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704 W SOUTH ST

GALESBURG, IL 61401
0
Baths
1,048 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.
1886
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$44 (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.$480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,440

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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.

E
Steele SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Churchill Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Galesburg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

704 W South 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.

  • Older than 94% 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.

Living area1,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,036 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1886
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 704 W South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalesburg 61401Knox County
Living areabigger than1,048 ft²52% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac51% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than18866% of homes9% of homes

About 704 W South St

When did 704 W South St, Galesburg, IL last sell?

704 W South St, Galesburg, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 704 W South St, Galesburg, IL?

704 W South St, Galesburg, IL has 1,048 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 704 W South St, Galesburg, IL built?

704 W South St, Galesburg, IL was built in 1886, making it 140 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 704 W South St, Galesburg, IL?

704 W South St, Galesburg, IL is assigned to Steele School (elementary), rated C; 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 704 W South St, Galesburg, IL compare to other homes in Galesburg 61401?

Among the 11,548 homes in Galesburg 61401, it is bigger than 52% of them (1,048 ft² against a typical 1,036 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1886 against a typical 1932). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 704 W South St, Galesburg, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 704 W South St, Galesburg, IL was $44. The county assessed it at $480.

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