41 Acres with River Frontage near Galena, IL Start Price USD 239,000.00 Current Price USD 239,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Location Galena, IL See more about '41 Acres with River Frontage near Galena, IL' Description www.realtor.com/search/listingdetail.aspx?ctid=55328&typ=37&sid=79092c5b64624e60a6dc1f48a13db415&pg=2&lid=1098788698&lsn=13&srcnt=14 This is one of the most beautiful and historic properties in Jo Daviess County. The buildings date from the 1800s, and there is an old stone building overlooking the river that is just waiting to be rehabbed. Sheer limestone cliffs line the half mile of Galena River frontage. The river has some deep holes for swimming and fishing and also some small rapids for a nice sound and pleasant view. About half of the property is timbered with large trees including oak and walnut. The rest is farmed and can be rented if you'd like. The property is quite hilly except for the river bottom. I can think of no other place in Illinois that would provide a more idyllic setting than the rehabbed stone building. The gurgling of rapids emanates from just below the building site. The cliffs provide a backdrop for the river in one direction, and the other direction has views across the river to the rest of the property that rises beyond the river. Through ownership and cliffs, the buyer of this property should be assured of perpetually undisturbed views across the river. We have dropped the price over $100,000 since the original listing because they really need to sell. They will consider financing the property. The link above provides more pictures.  Call the owner directly.  Steve at 630-935-1019 On Sep-21-08 at 12:29:24 PDT, seller added the following information: All you watchers out there...call the phone number and make a deal. You won't find a more serious seller. Make an offer! On Sep-22-08 at 09:34:04 PDT, seller added the following information: Here are some pictures of the structures. There is some value in them, but they are in need of rehab work. Also, didn't mention that there is currently $2000/yr in farming rental income...is definately low and could be negotiated up. www.picasaweb.google.com/norton.kingsranch/ScalesMound#   Place a Bid!