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$219,218
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 90How 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

445 SHEAR ST

GALENA, IL 61036
0
Baths
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$219K
$198K low$240K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,052 (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.$70,790 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,009
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,781
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,723
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$212,391

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyJO DAVIESS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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.

H
Galena High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Galena Elementary and Middle SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Galena Unit School District 120

Neighborhood · ZIP 61036These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.66%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,734
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.66 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,728
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,292
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

445 Shear 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 74% of homes in Galena 61036

What homes are worth in Galena 61036

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

This home
$95K$796K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Galena 61036.

How it measures up in Galena 61036

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Galena 61036.

Estimated value$219,218
CheaperTypical $301,147Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

How 445 Shear St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalena 61036Jo Daviess County
Estimated valuepricier than$219,21826% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac36% of homes37% of homes

About 445 Shear St

How much is 445 Shear St, Galena, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 445 Shear St, Galena, IL is $219,218 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $198,092 to $240,344. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 445 Shear St, Galena, IL last sell?

445 Shear St, Galena, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 445 Shear St, Galena, IL?

445 Shear St, Galena, IL is assigned to Galena High School (high), rated B; Galena Elementary and Middle School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Galena Unit School District 120. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 445 Shear St, Galena, IL compare to other homes in Galena 61036?

Among the 4,314 homes in Galena 61036, it is worth more than 26% of them ($219,218 against a typical $301,147) and its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.6 ac). Measured against all of Jo Daviess County, it is worth more than 46% 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 445 Shear St, Galena, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 445 Shear St, Galena, IL was $5,052. The county assessed it at $70,790.

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