744 E Brooks St
Galesburg, IL 61401
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,812 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,812 sqft
Local Information
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Description
Solid brick Cape Cod offering exceptional value and opportunity! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-story home features hardwood floors, a heated enclosed front porch, a full basement with an egress window, and a detached garage. Major mechanical updates include a newer roof, high-efficiency furnace, and central air (approx. 2020), providing a strong foundation for future improvements. The home is currently occupied, and personal belongings are present; buyers are encouraged to focus on the home's layout, structure, and long-term potential rather than contents. Prior photos reflect the home's condition before occupancy and highlight its true possibilities. With over 1,800 sq ft above grade, generous room sizes, and a level lot, this property offers excellent upside for investors or buyers looking to add sweat equity. Located in Galesburg, a historic and affordable community with strong rental demand, Knox College, a regional hospital, Amtrak service, and easy access to major roadways. Priced to sell and ideal for renovation, rental, or owner-occupied improvement. **Property is being sold AS-IS by A.I.F. **
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$36
Listed
137 days ago
Home Details for 744 E Brooks St
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MLS Status: Active |
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Interior Details Basement: Egress Window,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch Heated, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1812 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main Level,Gas Dryer Hookup,In UnitMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Baseboard,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa No Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Screens, Aluminum Frames, Storm Window(s)Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Wood |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: ScreenedFoundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Shared Driveway,Gravel,No Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Days on Market: 137 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1938 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod |
Building Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 99141800030000Model Home Type: Cape Cod |
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Price List Price: $65,000Price Per Sqft: $36 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Galesburg |
School Information Elementary School District: 205Jr High / Middle School: Lombard Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 205High School: Galesburg High SchoolHigh School District: 205 |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 12556232 |
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Building Details Builder Model: Cape Cod |
Building Area Building Area: 3020 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved |
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HOA Fee Includes: NoneHOA Fee: No HOA Fee |
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Lot Area: 9801 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Third Party Approval |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12556232Attic: Finished |
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CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplayMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes |
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listing courtesy of: Shannon Long, e-PRO,SFR,SRS, (847) 980-8534
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12556232
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.
Market trends in Galesburg
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$95.33K
$1KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$72
$1MoM
Available listings
100
5MoM
Price History for 744 E Brooks St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 03/31/2026 | $65,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12556232 |
| 03/13/2026 | $67,400 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12556232 |
| 03/04/2026 | $69,900 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12556232 |
| 02/25/2026 | $74,900 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12556232 |
| 02/02/2026 | $79,900 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12556232 |
| 06/18/2021 | $52,000 | Sold | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1003599 |
| 05/10/2021 | $52,000 | Pending | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1003599 |
| 04/09/2021 | $52,000 | PendingToActive | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1003599 |
| 04/01/2021 | $52,000 | Pending | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1003599 |
| 02/01/2021 | $52,000 | PriceChange | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1003599 |
| 01/06/2021 | $53,500 | PriceChange | RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1003599 |
| 11/06/2020 | $56,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $1,168 |
| Assessment | $55,770 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 744 E Brooks St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $90,000 | 08/22/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,276 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $40,000 | 12/29/25 | 4 | 1 | 1,158 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $45,000 | 04/30/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,032 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $24,000 | 10/27/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,140 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $64,900 | 03/05/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,162 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $87,000 | 06/26/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,124 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $35,000 | 12/02/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,188 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $80,500 | 09/29/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,004 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $108,000 | 03/09/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,560 |
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Assigned Schools
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- Churchill Jr High School
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- 513 Students
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- 9-12
- Public
- 1130 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageJeff Ewing supports pedophelia !he is the principalOther Review1mo ago - King School
- K-4
- Public
- 481 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageLike most every parent, I was apprehensive about my oldest child starting kindergarten but we were very impressed by the school overall. My daughter did very well there and everyone we encountered from her teacher, other teachers, office staff, cafeteria staff etc. were kind and caring and went out of their way yo be friendly and helpful. King School is a wonderful elementary school in my opinion.Parent Review7y ago - Lombard Middle School
- 5-6
- Public
- 529 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageIs 70 .5 unexcused absences acceptable in the state of Illinois stacy sharp my son's teacher why cant she communicate with parents and why isn't a crisis team called in because of these attendance please look into stacy sharp ability to teach our children she's not helping my sonParent Review1mo ago 
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What Locals Say about Galesburg
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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
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Shannon Long, e-PRO,SFR,SRS, Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Agent Phone: (847) 980-8534
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744 E Brooks St, Galesburg, IL 61401 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,812 sqft single-family home built in 1938. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Feb 2, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12556232.