Jo Daviess County property record for 20 Bitter Root Ct, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.11 acres (91,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $394 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-201-058-00 |
| Primary APN | 08-201-058-00 |
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| Lot Area | 91,912 sqft (2.11 acres) |
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| Street Address | 20 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 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GUILFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 20401 |
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 S ASHLAND AVE, 409, LA GRANGE, IL 60525-2372 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $394.00 (+194.03%) | $8,185 (+223.13%) Land $8,185 | $24,557 (+223.12%) Land $24,557 |
| 2024 | $134.00 (+5.51%) | $2,533 (+53.33%) Land $2,533 | $7,600 (+53.35%) Land $7,600 |
| 2022 | $127.00 | $1,652 Land $1,652 | $4,956 Land $4,956 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 |
May also be available: Mediacom Xtream, Nextlink.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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