Knox County property record for 688 Ruby St, Galesburg, IL 61401 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,425 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 99-09-178-014 |
| Primary APN | 99-09-178-014 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 11,880 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 688 RUBY ST |
|---|---|
| City | GALESBURG |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61401-2406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT: 9 TWP: 11 RANGE: 1 SD 1904 LOT 1 OF SD SE NW S9 T11 R1 N 90 FT OF S 126 FT LOT 6 SE NW |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 11 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,6 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GALESBURG CITY |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6017 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Knox County records · APN 99-09-178-014
Assessment roll updated June 18, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 688 RUBY ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401-2406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Recording Date | May 01, 2023 |
| Property Address | 688 RUBY ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401-2406 |
| Document Number | 0001086219 |
| Map Reference | VL 5 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1086219 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 688 RUBY ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401-2406 |
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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,425.00 (-2.26%) | $39,030 (+32.8%) Land $4,990 Building $34,040 | $117,090 (+32.8%) Land $14,970 Building $102,120 |
| 2022 | $1,458.00 | $29,390 Land $4,560 Building $24,830 | $88,170 Land $13,680 Building $74,490 |
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
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| 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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