Jo Daviess County property record for 499 Jackson St, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,272 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,500 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,349 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-500-249-00 |
| Primary APN | 06-500-249-00 |
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| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Street Address | 499 JACKSON ST |
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| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-2419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GREEN ADD. BLOCK 1 LOT 27 & E 12 LOT 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27-28 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| 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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| Individually Listed | Link, Oliver L. and Catherine, House listed 2013 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 13000584 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
499 Jackson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 499 JACKSON ST, GALENA, IL 61036-2419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 499 Jackson St was $4,349, up 10.2% 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 | East Galena Township |
| Municipality | Galena City |
| Unified School District | Galena Unit School District 120 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,349.00 (+10.24%) | $60,588 (+19.26%) Land $2,011 Building $58,577 | $181,783 (+19.26%) Land $6,034 Building $175,749 |
| 2024 | $3,945.00 | $50,802 Land $3,108 Building $47,694 | $152,421 Land $9,325 Building $143,096 |
| 2022 | $2,836.00 Additional exemption filed | $35,340 Land $2,162 Building $33,178 | $106,031 Land $6,487 Building $99,544 |
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 499 Jackson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · river or lake flooding |
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 499 Jackson St 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 105 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 | 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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