Jo Daviess County property record for 700 Spring St, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 1,836 sqft · built 1845 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,859 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-101-339-20 |
| Primary APN | 22-101-339-20 |
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| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1845 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1845 |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Street Address | 700 SPRING ST |
|---|---|
| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-2012 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | N TURNEY'S ADD BLOCK 1 PT LOT 12 & LOTS 13 THRU 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURNEYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-16 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| 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.
700 Spring St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 S PROSPECT ST, GALENA, IL 61036-2531 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 700 Spring St was $5,859, down 16.8% 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 | $5,859.00 (-16.78%) | $82,101 (-10.08%) Land $23,998 Building $58,103 | $246,327 (-10.08%) Land $72,001 Building $174,326 |
| 2024 | $7,040.00 | $91,300 Land $33,197 Building $58,103 | $273,927 Land $99,601 Building $174,326 |
| 2022 | $4,031.00 | $51,195 Land $9,009 Building $42,186 | $153,601 Land $27,030 Building $126,571 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 700 Spring St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2011–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
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 700 Spring 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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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