Jo Daviess County property record for 16 Bitter Root Ct, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,347 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-201-060-00 |
| Primary APN | 08-201-060-00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.64 acres) |
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| Street Address | 16 BITTER ROOT CT |
|---|---|
| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-9713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE GALENA TERRITORY THUNDER BAY UNIT 1 LOT 60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GUILFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 20401 |
16 Bitter Root Ct is owned by a company that bought it in September 2012.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 GLENWOOD LN, GLENVIEW, IL 60025-4018 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Bitter Root Ct was $5,347, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Jo Daviess County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jo Daviess County |
| County Subdivision | Guilford Township |
| Unified School District | Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,347.00 (+6.98%) | $111,057 (+17.64%) Land $2,483 Building $108,574 | $333,205 (+17.64%) Land $7,450 Building $325,755 |
| 2024 | $4,998.00 | $94,403 Land $1,537 Building $92,866 | $283,237 Land $4,611 Building $278,626 |
| 2022 | $4,765.00 | $61,571 Land $1,002 Building $60,569 | $184,731 Land $3,006 Building $181,725 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 16 Bitter Root Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 24, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 16 Bitter Root Ct is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | IL AMERICAN-GALENA private · serves 2,294 people · EPA ID IL0855050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Jo-Carroll Energy Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless | 200 / 200 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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