Knox County property record for 679 Ruby St, Galesburg, IL 61401 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 962 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,301 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,125 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 99-09-252-015 |
| Primary APN | 99-09-252-015 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 962 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 9,301 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 679 RUBY ST |
|---|---|
| City | GALESBURG |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61401-2405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT: 9 TWP: 11 RANGE: 1 SWANSON S PLAT OF LOT 47 OF SD1904 SUB LTS 9&13 OF SD LT 9 RH WHITING SD NE S9T11R1 N 71FTOF S 131FT |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 11 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SD1904 SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 47-13 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GALESBURG CITY |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6017 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Knox County records · APN 99-09-252-015
Assessment roll updated June 18, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 679 RUBY ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401-2405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Property Address | 679 RUBY ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401-2405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001063156 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1063156 |
| Name | MIDWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Knox County records · Assessment roll updated June 18, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox County |
| County Subdivision | Galesburg City Township |
| Municipality | Galesburg City |
| Unified School District | Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,125.00 (+21.71%) | $39,570 (+61.97%) Land $3,900 Building $35,670 | $118,710 (+61.97%) Land $11,700 Building $107,010 |
| 2022 | $1,746.00 | $24,430 Land $3,560 Building $20,870 | $73,290 Land $10,680 Building $62,610 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Knox County (17095C), updated August 2, 2011 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 312 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
| WH i3B Bidco LLC/WH i3B Topco | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Brightspeed | Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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