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$99,475$154 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $87,000 on Oct 21, 2022

879 WASHINGTON AVE

GALESBURG, IL 61401
1.5
Baths
644 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.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$99K
$92K low$107K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,000 · Oct 21, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,324 (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.$31,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,850
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,270

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)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Silas Willard Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Churchill Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Galesburg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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

879 Washington Ave 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Galesburg 61401
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Knox County
  • Older than 90% 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.

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$23K$374K

This home is worth more than 51% 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$99,475
CheaperTypical $97,338Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$154
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area644 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,035 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1933Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 879 Washington Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalesburg 61401Knox County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,47551% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15487% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than644 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac50% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than189010% of homes12% of homes

About 879 Washington Ave

How much is 879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL is $99,475 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $92,145 to $106,805. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL last sell?

879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL last sold on Oct 21, 2022 for $87,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL?

879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL has 1.5 bathrooms, 644 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL built?

879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL?

879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL is assigned to Silas Willard Elementary 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 879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL compare to other homes in Galesburg 61401?

Among the 11,548 homes in Galesburg 61401, it is worth more than 51% of them ($99,475 against a typical $97,338), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($154 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 5% of them (644 ft² against a typical 1,035 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1890 against a typical 1933). Measured against all of Knox County, it is worth more than 46% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 879 Washington Ave, Galesburg, IL was $2,324. The county assessed it at $31,090.

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