Jo Daviess County property record for 515 4th St, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,878 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-500-189-00 |
| Primary APN | 06-500-189-00 |
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| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
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| Street Address | 515 4TH ST |
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| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-2415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN EAST OF GALENA RIVER BLOCK 33 S 12 LOT 3 & N 12 LOT 4 |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| 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.
515 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 4TH ST, GALENA, IL 61036-2415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 515 4th St was $1,878 with a senior citizen's exemption, up 78% 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 | $1,878.00 (+78.01%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $32,169 (+30.81%) Land $6,284 Building $25,885 | $96,517 (+30.81%) Land $18,854 Building $77,663 |
| 2024 | $1,055.00 Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $24,593 Land $7,771 Building $16,822 | $73,786 Land $23,315 Building $50,471 |
| 2022 | $1,125.00 Additional exemption filed | $17,108 Land $5,406 Building $11,702 | $51,330 Land $16,220 Building $35,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 515 4th 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 515 4th 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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