c.1896 Illinois Fixer Upper With Indoor Pool, 2.61 Acres $59,900

OHU50K Notes $59,900

c.1896 Illinois Fixer Upper With Indoor Pool, 2.61 Acres. There’s an indoor pool! This home requires sweat equity, but once finished the house and property can live again.

Porch featured at 1590 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401

Realtor Comments

!!!Investor Alert!!! Huge home built in 1896 by the Bridge family nestled on over 2 partially wooded acres in Galesburg. Home has original woodwork, hard to find sliding parlor doors, beautiful staircase, and fireplace. Did I mention there is a massive indoor pool connected to the house? Attic also has a ballroom gathering space on third floor. Home needs total rehabilitation to restore it to it’s former beauty.

4 bed
2 bath
Buil date 1896

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1590 W Main St, Galesburg, IL 61401 $59,900

Contact Realtor: Erin Jestice
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Family History

This was originally the home of the Bridge Family. George Howard Bridge (1857-1920) was a professor. George was the son of an immigrant English butcher who relocated to Galesburg where he worked in the Galesburg schools. William married Minerva Olin (1857-1918) in 1881. They needed a large house for their seven children, Glenn, Earle, Arthur, Irene, Gordon, Ruth, Edna.

Pros

Affordable housing: Galesburg’s home prices are generally well below the national average, making it one of the more affordable small cities in the Midwest.
College-town benefits: Knox College contributes lectures, theater, concerts, art exhibits, and cultural events that add to the community.
Healthcare access: The city has a regional hospital and a range of medical services that serve western Illinois.
Rail and highway connections: Galesburg is located along major rail lines and is served by Amtrak, with passenger service to cities including Chicago and Quincy. It’s also near Interstate 74.
Parks and recreation: Residents enjoy local parks, trails, golf courses, and nearby outdoor destinations such as Lake Storey Park.
Low traffic: Most destinations are within a 10–15 minute drive.
Strong sense of history: Historic neighborhoods, railroad heritage, and landmarks connected to Abraham Lincoln give the city a distinct identity.

Cons

Limited job market: While there are jobs in healthcare, education, manufacturing, logistics, and retail, opportunities in specialized or high-growth industries are more limited.
Population decline: Like many Midwestern manufacturing communities, Galesburg has experienced a long-term population decline, which has affected parts of the local economy.
Cold winters: Snow, ice, and below-freezing temperatures are common during winter.
Higher Illinois taxes: Residents may face higher property taxes and state taxes than in some neighboring states, though the impact varies by household.
Older housing stock: Many homes were built decades ago and may require more maintenance or updates.
Limited nightlife: There are local restaurants, breweries, and community events, but residents seeking a broader entertainment scene often travel to larger cities such as Peoria.