Jo Daviess County property record for 749 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,113 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-101-396-00 |
| Primary APN | 22-101-396-00 |
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| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
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| Street Address | 749 DEWEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-1503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | YOUNG'S ADD. BLOCK 10 S 12' LOT 6 & N 38' LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | YOUNGS ADD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 749 DEWEY AVE, GALENA, IL 61036-1503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,113.00 (-7.48%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $47,562 (+11.09%) Land $3,767 Building $43,795 | $142,700 (+11.09%) Land $11,302 Building $131,398 |
| 2024 | $1,203.00 (-7.53%) Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $42,814 (+37.66%) Land $3,391 Building $39,423 | $128,455 (+37.66%) Land $10,174 Building $118,281 |
| 2022 | $1,301.00 Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $31,102 Land $2,442 Building $28,660 | $93,316 Land $7,327 Building $85,989 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1985–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake 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.
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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 53 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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