136 Cogan Drive
Galena, IL 61036

Welcome to 136 Cogan Drive offered with furnishings (turnkey) Single level living ranch style plan with a walkout lower level. The home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an active Jo Daviess County Guest Accommodation License for Short Term Rentals. This well-maintained home with its adjoining lot (134 Cogan) sits upon a total of 2.55 acres and is bordered by a 31+ acre greenspace with the Cogan Valley nature trail and seasonal creek you can often hear. Enjoy the expansive views from the rear deck, fire pit, 7-person hot tub (new in 2022) grill & chill outside, room to roam for all sorts of outdoor fun and entertainment while taking in this private setting. Once inside, you'll find the Great room with cathedral wood plank ceiling and oak floors, gas fireplace, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen, master bedroom ensuite with whirlpool tub and a large walk-in closet, guest bedroom & bathroom, main floor laundry and a 2-car garage with a floor drain. The solid oak stairs to lower level lead a finished very generous (if not huge) family room and outdoor access to the patio with the hot tub, ready to relax with a movie, or let the games begin... billiards, Pac Man, chess etc. The third bedroom ensuite with full adjoining bath and mechanical area featuring a newer 2020 York 96% efficient furnace and in 2022 a new 80-gallon AO Smith Proline electric water heater with and a dedicated 16 x 11 storage area complete the walkout lower level. An ideal home for fulltime living or continue the very successful short-term rentals (STR's) and make 136 Cogan your getaway! Speaking of STR's, 136 Cogan has a stellar seller provided rental history with totals of all revenues from guest stays: 2021 $70,564; 2022 $69,824; and 2023 $75,870. Acreage 2.55 is combined (1.29 + 1.26) as are taxes $5,128 (5,064 + 64).