493 E 3rd St, Galesburg, IL 61401
OFF MARKET

$51,800

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,152 sqft

493 E 3rd St, Galesburg, IL 61401

Est. Refi. Payment $437/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 7, 2019 for $27,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$51.8K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+7.6%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+13%)
Since last sale
Increased$25K (+93.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +348% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$52K
August 2026$49K
June 2026$47K
May 2026$46K
April 2026$49K
March 2026$44K
February 2026$43K
January 2026$44K
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
749 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$35,000
12/12/25
1
832
1122 Huber Ave, Galesburg, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$53,000
02/25/26
2
1
1,008
1110 Huber Ave, Galesburg, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$51,000
05/28/26
1
720
872 E 4th St, Galesburg, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$14,900
10/29/25
3
1
1,170
857 E Knox St, Galesburg, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$24,000
10/27/25
2
1
1,140
1021 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$126,000
04/15/26
3
1
1,418
1023 E Knox St, Galesburg, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$28,500
04/13/26
3
1
864
577 Churchill Ave, Galesburg, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$25,000
12/19/25
1
638
60 W 2nd St, Galesburg, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$37,900
03/31/26
3
1
1,044
1431 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$36,000
11/14/25
2
1
720

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
945 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.06
$82,500
3
1
1,248
For Sale
889 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.03
$84,600
2
1
804
Off Market
812 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.06
-
1
1
480
Off Market
1021 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.12
$126,000
3
1
1,418
Recently Sold
585 E 2nd St, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.12
$63,000
3
1
982
Off Market
858 S Pearl St, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.14
$74,000
2
1
972
Off Market
664 E 4th St, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.17
$64,200
2
1.5
660
Off Market
1079 Huber Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.18
$83,600
2
1
780
Off Market
816 S Pearl St, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.14
$93,100
3
1
966
Off Market
317 E 4th St, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.20
$82,700
3
1
978
Off Market
1122 Huber Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.20
$53,000
2
1
1,008
Recently Sold
708 S Chambers St, Galesburg, IL 61401
0.16
$49,900
2
1.5
1,067
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1885
1,152 sqft
$45/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 493 E 3rd St, Galesburg, IL. 493 E 3rd St is in Galesburg, IL and in ZIP code 61401. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 1,152 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8120 sqft and was built in 1885.
493 E 3rd St, Galesburg, IL 61401 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 1,152 sqft single-family home built in 1885. It last sold for $27,000 on Aug 7, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $51,800, with a rent estimate of $1,152/month.

Home Details for 493 E 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1885
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: StoneFoundation Type: Crawl Raised

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8120 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 7, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$27,000

Market trends in Galesburg

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$121K
$10.65KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
0.9%MoM
Price per sq ft
$95
$5MoM
Available listings
120
1MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Galesburg

At least 90 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 20 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Lbailey1821
    "You can drive anywhere in about ten minutes. These is buses that cover most of town. I live 7 minutes from my personal job."
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  • A.anders2072
    "Tree-lined streets make for nice, enjoyable walks. People are friendly with shared “hello’s” as you walk past each other. "
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  • Jaggar12.ac
    "I commute to Peoria for work so my drive isn’t much for information in Galesburg. But what I do drive is pleasant. I pass a school, a park, and HyVee to get to the interstate. All in good repair and Inviting."
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  • Jax
    "Town has no jobs so there’s no money in it. Crime rate keeps going up and the schools are horrible. I’m trying to get out so I can have a family in a better environment"
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  • Kayla S.
    "Although Galesburg is a great town, I’d make sure to keep a close eye on your kids. Some areas are better than others but overall it has nice parks and stores. "
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  • Lablouin
    "Pleasant and easy. Not too busy, especially in the morning and it’s just long enough for a good podcast."
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  • Bsanchez_95
    "Great area, lots of parks and friendly people. At least on this side of town. Also lots of shopping areas."
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  • Junior M.
    "just moved in this neighborhood and I love it and the people here are friendly and is also good for children"
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  • Elisabeth L.
    "Small town and sometimes overly friendly neighbors. Decent place to live. Fairly cheap. Good schools."
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  • Sandi B.
    "Nothing. it's going down hill since there are no jobs. Crime is only going up. Gun violence is the crime of choice. "
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  • Rick L.
    "This is a quiet and safe area of the city with low crime"
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  • Hilary D.
    "Great School district, great neighborhood/neighbors, close proximity/walking distance to everything, although on a main street it is a quiet area & down the street from a park with tennis courts and church"
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  • Carol D.
    "Friendly neighbors; quite street; lots of folks walking/riding bikes and/or walking pets, children in strollers or on bikes. Majority of neighbors take pride in their homes and maintain lawns, etc. Limited amount of cars parked in drives or street (no motor homes, boats, etc.). Easy access to main thoroughfares."
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Frequently asked questions about 493 E 3rd St

  • What is 493 E 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 493 E 3rd St in Galesburg, IL is $51,800.
  • What is the price history for 493 E 3rd St?
    493 E 3rd St in Galesburg, IL last sold for $27,000 in August 2019.
  • Is Galesburg a buyer's or seller's market?
    Galesburg is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Galesburg?
    The median sale price in Galesburg is $121K. That is up $10.65K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 493 E 3rd St?
    The lot at 493 E 3rd St in Galesburg, IL is about 0.19 acres (8,120 sq ft).

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