Knox County property record for 697 Pine St, Galesburg, IL 61401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 834 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,483 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 99-14-402-001 |
| Primary APN | 99-14-402-001 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 834 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 834 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 56.4 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 697 PINE ST |
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| City | GALESBURG |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61401-6261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOMBARD UNIV ADDN N 1/3 LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOMBARD UNIV ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GALESBURG CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
697 Pine St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 697 PINE ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401-6261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 697 PINE ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401-6261 |
| Document Number | 0001085124 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1085124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $135.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 697 PINE ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401-6261 |
| Document Number | 0001085125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1085125 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 697 Pine St was $2,483 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Knox County assessment roll, as of June 18, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,483.00 | $32,810 Land $2,750 Building $30,060 | $98,430 Land $8,250 Building $90,180 |
| 2022 | $2,428.00 | $25,620 Land $2,520 Building $23,100 | $76,860 Land $7,560 Building $69,300 |
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 697 Pine St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011 · 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 Claims | 2 (1979–1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & 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.
The area around 697 Pine St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | GALESBURG serves 31,620 people · EPA ID IL0950200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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