Jo Daviess County property record for 905 3rd St, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,266 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-500-131-00 |
| Primary APN | 06-500-131-00 |
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| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
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| Street Address | 905 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-2626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN EAST OF GALENA RIVER BLOCK 22 LOT 3 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| 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.
905 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 905 3RD ST, GALENA, IL 61036-2626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Oct 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 905 3rd St was $6,266 with a senior citizen's exemption, up 34.3% 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 | East Galena Township |
| Municipality | Galena City |
| Unified School District | Galena Unit School District 120 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,266.00 (+34.32%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $98,298 (+38.3%) Land $2,975 Building $95,323 | $294,924 (+38.3%) Land $8,926 Building $285,998 |
| 2024 | $4,665.00 Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $71,078 Land $3,678 Building $67,400 | $213,255 Land $11,035 Building $202,220 |
| 2022 | $4,205.00 | $49,445 Land $2,558 Building $46,887 | $148,350 Land $7,675 Building $140,675 |
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 905 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 905 3rd 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 |
| 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 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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