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$53,004$56 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

481 E 1ST ST

GALESBURG, IL 61401
1
Baths
944 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
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

$53K
$44K low$62K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,688 (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.$18,220 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,210
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,660

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
13
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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.0.09
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
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

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 · 0.9 mi
M
Churchill Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Galesburg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

481 E 1st 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 84% of homes in Knox County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Knox County
  • Among the smallest lots in Knox County
  • Older than 80% 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
$25K$380K

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$53,004
CheaperTypical $99,249Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $98Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area944 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,040 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 481 E 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalesburg 61401Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$53,00419% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5618% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than944 ft²39% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than189820% of homes20% of homes

About 481 E 1st St

How much is 481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL is $53,004 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $43,998 to $62,010. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL last sell?

481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL?

481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL has 1 bathrooms, 944 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL built?

481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL?

481 E 1st 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 481 E 1st 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 ($53,004 against a typical $99,249), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($56 against a typical $98), it is bigger than 39% of them (944 ft² against a typical 1,040 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1898 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 481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 481 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL was $1,688. The county assessed it at $18,220.

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