Jo Daviess County property record for 809 Ridge St, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,748 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,152 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-101-252-00 |
| Primary APN | 22-101-252-00 |
|---|
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 809 RIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-1627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRIEL & TOWNSEND'S ADD. BLK 2 LOTS 4 THRU 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRIEL TOWNSENDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-7 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| 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
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 RIDGE ST, GALENA, IL 61036-1627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | $4,152.00 (-7.45%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $76,853 (+11.09%) Land $7,035 Building $69,818 | $230,582 (+11.09%) Land $21,107 Building $209,475 |
| 2024 | $4,486.00 (-5.84%) Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $69,181 (+14.67%) Land $6,333 Building $62,848 | $207,564 (+14.67%) Land $19,001 Building $188,563 |
| 2022 | $4,764.00 Additional exemption filed | $60,331 Land $5,322 Building $55,009 | $181,012 Land $15,968 Building $165,044 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 24, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures