Jo Daviess County property record for 705 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,521 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,152 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 22-100-268-00 |
| Primary APN | 22-100-268-00 |
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| Building Area | 2,521 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Street Address | 705 S BENCH ST |
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| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-2501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BET. BENCH & PROSPECT STS. E 147' LOT 10 & E 147' N 12 LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENCH STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| 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.
705 S Bench St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2024.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 S BENCH ST, GALENA, IL 61036-2501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 S Bench St was $8,152 with a senior citizen's exemption, down 6.2% 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 | $8,152.00 (-6.21%) | $125,229 (+11.09%) Land $3,703 Building $121,526 | $375,724 (+11.09%) Land $11,110 Building $364,614 |
| 2024 | $8,692.00 | $112,727 Land $3,333 Building $109,394 | $338,215 Land $10,000 Building $328,215 |
| 2022 | $9,676.00 Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $112,960 Land $2,455 Building $110,505 | $338,914 Land $7,366 Building $331,548 |
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 705 S Bench St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 24, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 705 S Bench 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 335 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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