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$72,703$73 / 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 85How 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

257 LAKE ST

GALESBURG, IL 61401
1.5
Baths
992 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1896
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

$73K
$62K low$83K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,134 (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.$18,240 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,910
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,330
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,220
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,720

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.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
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
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.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 · 1.1 mi
M
Churchill Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Galesburg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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

257 Lake 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 70% of homes in Knox County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Knox County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Knox County
  • Older than 81% 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
$22K$357K

This home is worth more than 33% 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$72,703
CheaperTypical $97,133Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$73
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area992 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,032 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1896
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 257 Lake St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalesburg 61401Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$72,70333% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7331% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than992 ft²45% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac22% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than189619% of homes19% of homes

About 257 Lake St

How much is 257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL is $72,703 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $62,036 to $83,370. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL last sell?

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

How big is 257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL?

257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 992 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL built?

257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL was built in 1896, making it 130 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL?

257 Lake 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 257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL compare to other homes in Galesburg 61401?

Among the 11,548 homes in Galesburg 61401, it is worth more than 33% of them ($72,703 against a typical $97,133), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($73 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 45% of them (992 ft² against a typical 1,032 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1896 against a typical 1932). Measured against all of Knox County, it is worth more than 30% 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 257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Lake St, Galesburg, IL was $1,134. The county assessed it at $18,240.

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