Jo Daviess County property record for 252 Council Fire Cir, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,449 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $213,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,151 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-101-545-00 |
| Primary APN | 22-101-545-00 |
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| Building Area | 2,449 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1989 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Street Address | 252 COUNCIL FIRE CIR |
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| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-1400 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INDIAN RIDGE 3RD ADDITION LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN RIDGE 3RD ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Galena Historic District listed 1969 · 1,000 contributing resources · NRIS 69000056 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
252 Council Fire Cir is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 COUNCIL FIRE CIR, GALENA, IL 61036-1400 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Council Fire Cir was $6,151 with a senior citizen's exemption, up 4.3% 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 | West Galena Township |
| Municipality | Galena City |
| Unified School District | Galena Unit School District 120 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,151.00 (+4.29%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $97,197 (+11.09%) Land $9,664 Building $87,533 | $291,620 (+11.09%) Land $28,995 Building $262,625 |
| 2024 | $5,898.00 Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $87,494 Land $8,699 Building $78,795 | $262,509 Land $26,100 Building $236,409 |
| 2022 | $6,718.00 Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $81,265 Land $7,325 Building $73,940 | $243,819 Land $21,977 Building $221,842 |
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 252 Council Fire Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 24, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 252 Council Fire Cir is low, with a 0.01% 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | GALENA serves 3,308 people · EPA ID IL0850200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Jo-Carroll Energy Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: JCWIFI.com, Nextlink.
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