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$220,497$157 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $163,000 on Nov 6, 2019

552 S WEST ST

GALENA, IL 61036
0
Baths
1,406 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1835
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$220K
$203K low$238K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$163,000 · Nov 6, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$67,425 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,219
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,206
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,694
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,296

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.0.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.

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

552 S West 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 73% of homes in Galena 61036
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Galena 61036
  • Among the oldest homes in Jo Daviess County

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
$93K$809K

This home is worth more than 27% 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$220,497
CheaperTypical $302,972Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $231Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,406 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,398 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1835
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 552 S West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalena 61036Jo Daviess County
Estimated valuepricier than$220,49727% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15715% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,406 ft²51% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac61% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than1835almost no homesalmost no homes

About 552 S West St

How much is 552 S West St, Galena, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 552 S West St, Galena, IL is $220,497 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $203,322 to $237,672. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 552 S West St, Galena, IL last sell?

552 S West St, Galena, IL last sold on Nov 6, 2019 for $163,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 552 S West St, Galena, IL?

552 S West St, Galena, IL has 1,406 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 552 S West St, Galena, IL built?

552 S West St, Galena, IL was built in 1835, making it 191 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 552 S West St, Galena, IL?

552 S West 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 552 S West St, Galena, IL compare to other homes in Galena 61036?

Among the 4,314 homes in Galena 61036, it is worth more than 27% of them ($220,497 against a typical $302,972), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($157 against a typical $231), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,406 ft² against a typical 1,398 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1835 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Jo Daviess County, it is worth more than 47% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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