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796 E 1ST ST

GALESBURG, IL 61401
1
Baths
1,074 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
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.$32 (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.$350 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,050

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
17
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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

Transaction History(5)

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
King SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Churchill Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Galesburg High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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

796 E 1st 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Knox County
  • Older than 90% 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 area1,074 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,032 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 796 E 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalesburg 61401Knox County
Living areabigger than1,074 ft²56% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac23% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than189010% of homes12% of homes

About 796 E 1st St

When did 796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL last sell?

796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL?

796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,074 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL built?

796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL?

796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL is assigned to King School (elementary), rated C-; Churchill Junior High School (middle), rated C; Galesburg High School (high), rated F. All sit in Galesburg Community Unit School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL compare to other homes in Galesburg 61401?

Among the 11,548 homes in Galesburg 61401, it is bigger than 56% of them (1,074 ft² against a typical 1,032 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1890 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 796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 796 E 1st St, Galesburg, IL was $32. The county assessed it at $350.

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