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847 S SEMINARY ST

GALESBURG, IL 61401
0
Baths
2,272 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$89 (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.$960 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,880

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.20 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyKNOX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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 SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.0 mi
M
Churchill Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Galesburg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

847 S Seminary 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Galesburg 61401
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Knox County

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 area2,272 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,030 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 847 S Seminary St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalesburg 61401Knox County
Living areabigger than2,272 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac16% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192645% of homes41% of homes

About 847 S Seminary St

When did 847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL last sell?

847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL?

847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL has 2,272 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL built?

847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL?

847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL is assigned to King School (elementary), rated D; 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 847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL compare to other homes in Galesburg 61401?

Among the 11,548 homes in Galesburg 61401, it is bigger than 98% of them (2,272 ft² against a typical 1,030 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1926 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 847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 847 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL was $89. The county assessed it at $960.

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