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$51,764$70 / 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 88How 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

178 PHILLIPS ST

GALESBURG, IL 61401
1
Baths
744 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1891
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$52K
$45K low$58K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,351 (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.$14,580 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,430
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$43,740

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.31
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
King SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.0 mi
M
Churchill Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Galesburg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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

178 Phillips 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 83% of homes in Knox County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Knox County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Knox County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Knox County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Galesburg 61401

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 19% 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$51,764
CheaperTypical $97,664Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$70
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area744 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,030 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1891
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 178 Phillips St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalesburg 61401Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$51,76419% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7028% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than744 ft²13% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac31% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than189111% of homes13% of homes

About 178 Phillips St

How much is 178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL is $51,764 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $45,418 to $58,110. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL last sell?

178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL last sold on Sep 1, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL?

178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL has 1 bathrooms, 744 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL built?

178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL was built in 1891, making it 135 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL?

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

How does 178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL compare to other homes in Galesburg 61401?

Among the 11,548 homes in Galesburg 61401, it is worth more than 19% of them ($51,764 against a typical $97,664), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($70 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 13% of them (744 ft² against a typical 1,030 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1891 against a typical 1932). Measured against all of Knox County, it is worth more than 17% 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 178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Phillips St, Galesburg, IL was $1,351. The county assessed it at $14,580.

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