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$351,509
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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

500 S PROSPECT ST

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

Valuation

$352K
$312K low$391K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,122 (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.$113,799 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,435
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,364
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$102,438
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$341,397

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.1.61
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.

H
Galena High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

500 S Prospect 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 more than 76% of homes in Jo Daviess County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% 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
$96K$770K

This home is worth more than 61% 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$351,509
CheaperTypical $297,305Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size1.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

How 500 S Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalena 61036Jo Daviess County
Estimated valuepricier than$351,50961% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.61 ac82% of homes73% of homes

About 500 S Prospect St

How much is 500 S Prospect St, Galena, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 500 S Prospect St, Galena, IL is $351,509 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $312,306 to $390,712. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 500 S Prospect St, Galena, IL last sell?

500 S Prospect St, Galena, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 500 S Prospect St, Galena, IL?

500 S Prospect St, Galena, IL is assigned to Galena High School (high), rated C-; 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 500 S Prospect St, Galena, IL compare to other homes in Galena 61036?

Among the 4,308 homes in Galena 61036, it is worth more than 61% of them ($351,509 against a typical $297,305) and its lot is bigger than 82% of them (1.61 ac against a typical 0.61 ac). Measured against all of Jo Daviess County, it is worth more than 76% 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 500 S Prospect St, Galena, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 500 S Prospect St, Galena, IL was $8,122. The county assessed it at $113,799.

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