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$38,391$46 / 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 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

596 MONROE ST

GALESBURG, IL 61401
1.5
Baths
832 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1891
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$38K
$27K low$49K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$38,391
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$30,713

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.$5,830 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,070
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,510
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,490

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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

M
Churchill Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Galesburg High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Steele SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

596 Monroe 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 90% of homes in Knox County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Knox County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Knox County
  • Older than 89% 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
$21K$361K

This home is worth more than 12% 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$38,391
CheaperTypical $94,123Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$46
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area832 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,032 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1891
OlderTypical 1933Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 596 Monroe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalesburg 61401Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$38,39112% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4614% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than832 ft²22% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac51% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than189111% of homes13% of homes

About 596 Monroe St

How much is 596 Monroe St, Galesburg, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 596 Monroe St, Galesburg, IL is $38,391 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $27,389 to $49,393. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 596 Monroe St, Galesburg, IL last sell?

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

How big is 596 Monroe St, Galesburg, IL?

596 Monroe St, Galesburg, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 832 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 596 Monroe St, Galesburg, IL built?

596 Monroe St, Galesburg, IL was built in 1891, making it 135 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 596 Monroe St, Galesburg, IL?

596 Monroe St, Galesburg, IL is assigned to Churchill Junior High School (middle), rated C; Galesburg High School (high), rated F; Steele School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Galesburg Community Unit School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 596 Monroe St, Galesburg, IL compare to other homes in Galesburg 61401?

Among the 11,548 homes in Galesburg 61401, it is worth more than 12% of them ($38,391 against a typical $94,123), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($46 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 22% of them (832 ft² against a typical 1,032 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1891 against a typical 1933). Measured against all of Knox County, it is worth more than 10% 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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