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Last sold for $165,500 on Apr 6, 2017

7499 CHESTNUT DR

GALENA, IL 61036
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Baths
1,326 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.
1.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,500 · Apr 6, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,269 (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.$85,837 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,363
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,474
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,956
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,537

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Agricultural/Rural (General)
CountyJO DAVIESS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.13
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 8.0 mi
E
Galena Elementary and Middle SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 8.1 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

7499 Chestnut Dr 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Galena 61036
  • Older than 68% 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.

Living area1,326 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size1.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.62 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 7499 Chestnut Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalena 61036Jo Daviess County
Living areabigger than1,326 ft²45% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.13 ac75% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than197732% of homes50% of homes

About 7499 Chestnut Dr

When did 7499 Chestnut Dr, Galena, IL last sell?

7499 Chestnut Dr, Galena, IL last sold on Apr 6, 2017 for $165,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 7499 Chestnut Dr, Galena, IL?

7499 Chestnut Dr, Galena, IL has 1,326 square feet of living space and a 1.13-acre lot.

When was 7499 Chestnut Dr, Galena, IL built?

7499 Chestnut Dr, Galena, IL was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.

What schools serve 7499 Chestnut Dr, Galena, IL?

7499 Chestnut Dr, 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 7499 Chestnut Dr, Galena, IL compare to other homes in Galena 61036?

Among the 4,314 homes in Galena 61036, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,326 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (1.13 ac against a typical 0.62 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1977 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 7499 Chestnut Dr, Galena, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7499 Chestnut Dr, Galena, IL was $5,269. The county assessed it at $85,837.

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