Knox County property record for 839 E 3rd St, Galesburg, IL 61401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $829 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 99-14-330-023 |
| Primary APN | 99-14-330-023 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 839 E 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | GALESBURG |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61401-6123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WATTER S SUB DIV S D LOTS 18 THRU 26 BLK 71 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATTER S SUB |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-2 |
| Jurisdiction | KNOX IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GALESBURG CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
839 E 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Knox County records, as of June 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 839 E 3RD ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401-6123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 839 E 3rd St was $829 with exemptions applied.
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 | $829.00 | $22,600 Land $2,450 Building $20,150 | $67,800 Land $7,350 Building $60,450 |
| 2022 | $848.00 | $19,950 Land $2,240 Building $17,710 | $59,850 Land $6,720 Building $53,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 839 E 3rd 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.
Wildfire risk around 839 E 3rd St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 337 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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