Jo Daviess County property record for 515 Mars Ave, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1855 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,807 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-100-820-00 |
| Primary APN | 22-100-820-00 |
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| Year Built | Built 1855 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1855 |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Street Address | 515 MARS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-1720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MARTIN'S SUB. OF LOT 3 BLOCK 20 NW 102' LOTS 5 & 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINS SUB |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,5,7 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Mars Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 MARS AVE, GALENA, IL 61036-1720 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 515 Mars Ave was $8,807, up 3.4% 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 | $8,807.00 (+3.37%) | $129,410 (+11.09%) Land $4,739 Building $124,671 | $388,268 (+11.09%) Land $14,218 Building $374,050 |
| 2024 | $8,520.00 Additional exemption filed | $116,491 Land $4,266 Building $112,225 | $349,508 Land $12,799 Building $336,709 |
| 2022 | $7,412.00 Additional exemption filed | $84,479 Land $3,590 Building $80,889 | $253,462 Land $10,771 Building $242,691 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 515 Mars Ave 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 515 Mars Ave 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 293 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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