Jo Daviess County property record for 908 4th St, Galena, IL 61036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,216 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,642 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-500-280-03 |
| Primary APN | 06-500-280-03 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Street Address | 908 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GALENA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61036-2608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FRAC S20 T28N R1E SUB. OF N 12 PT LOT 20 LOT 2 OF SUB. OF LOT 19 |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 28N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,2,19 |
| Jurisdiction | JO DAVIESS IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST GALENA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| 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.
908 4th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Jo Daviess County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 908 4TH ST, GALENA, IL 61036-2608 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 908 4th St was $4,642, up 0.4% 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 | $4,642.00 (+0.41%) | $70,668 (+7.82%) Land $4,927 Building $65,741 | $212,025 (+7.82%) Land $14,782 Building $197,243 |
| 2024 | $4,623.00 Additional exemption filed | $65,541 Land $6,091 Building $59,450 | $196,643 Land $18,275 Building $178,368 |
| 2022 | $3,799.00 Additional exemption filed | $45,595 Land $4,238 Building $41,357 | $136,798 Land $12,715 Building $124,083 |
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 908 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 908 4th 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 105 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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