Jo Daviess County property record for 17 Bitter Root Ct, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $112 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-201-056-00 |
| Primary APN | 08-201-056-00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
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| Street Address | 17 BITTER ROOT CT |
|---|---|
| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-9713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | THE GALENA TERRITORY THUNDER BAY UNIT 1 LOT 56 |
| Legal Subdivision | THUNDER BAY |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GUILFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 20401 |
17 Bitter Root Ct, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1580 JEFFERSON RD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169-3519 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Bitter Root Ct was $112, up 194.7% 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 | $112.00 (+194.74%) | $2,328 (+222.88%) Land $2,328 | $6,985 (+222.93%) Land $6,985 |
| 2024 | $38.00 | $721 Land $721 | $2,163 Land $2,163 |
| 2022 | $36.00 | $470 Land $470 | $1,410 Land $1,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 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 17 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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