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$75,692$270 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1279 JEFFERSON ST

GALESBURG, IL 61401
1
Baths
280 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1932
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$76K
$62K low$89K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$762 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$8,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,470
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,690

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Churchill Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Galesburg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Steele SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.4 mi

District: Galesburg Community Unit School District 205

Neighborhood · ZIP 61401These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,439
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,899
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,126
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

1279 Jefferson St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 68% of homes in Knox County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Galesburg 61401
  • Among the smallest homes in Galesburg 61401
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Knox County

What homes are worth in Galesburg 61401

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$23K$384K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Galesburg 61401.

How it measures up in Galesburg 61401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Galesburg 61401.

Estimated value$75,692
CheaperTypical $97,664Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$270
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,030 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1932
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 1279 Jefferson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalesburg 61401Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$75,69235% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$270almost all homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than280 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac36% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than193250% of homes45% of homes

About 1279 Jefferson St

How much is 1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL is $75,692 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $62,196 to $89,188. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL last sell?

1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL?

1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL has 1 bathrooms, 280 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL built?

1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL was built in 1932, making it 94 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL?

1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL is assigned to Churchill Junior High School (middle), rated D; Galesburg High School (high), rated D+; Steele School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Galesburg Community Unit School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL compare to other homes in Galesburg 61401?

Among the 11,548 homes in Galesburg 61401, it is worth more than 35% of them ($75,692 against a typical $97,664), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($270 against a typical $95), it is bigger than almost none of them (280 ft² against a typical 1,030 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1932 against a typical 1932). Measured against all of Knox County, it is worth more than 32% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1279 Jefferson St, Galesburg, IL was $762. The county assessed it at $8,230.

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