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$194,676$136 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $172,500 on Oct 21, 2024

726 DEWEY AVE

GALENA, IL 61036
0
Baths
1,427 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$195K
$182K low$208K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$172,500 · Oct 21, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$145,851
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$116,681
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.27%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$48,825
FIRST COMMUNITY BANK OF GALENA · recorded Oct 15, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,423 (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.$61,976 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,767
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,209
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,789
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,928

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.98 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.Single Family Residential
CountyJO DAVIESS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.

H
Galena High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Galena Elementary and Middle SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

726 Dewey 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.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Galena 61036
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Galena 61036
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Jo Daviess County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Galena 61036

What homes are worth in Galena 61036

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$119K$796K

This home is worth more than 15% 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.

Estimated value$194,676
CheaperTypical $313,066Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$136
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,427 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,397 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.62 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 726 Dewey Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalena 61036Jo Daviess County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,67615% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13610% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,427 ft²52% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac23% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than194023% of homes30% of homes

About 726 Dewey Ave

How much is 726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL is $194,676 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $181,688 to $207,664. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL last sell?

726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL last sold on Oct 21, 2024 for $172,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL?

726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL has 1,427 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL built?

726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL?

726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL is assigned to Galena High School (high), rated C-; 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 726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL compare to other homes in Galena 61036?

Among the 4,308 homes in Galena 61036, it is worth more than 15% of them ($194,676 against a typical $313,066), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($136 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,427 ft² against a typical 1,397 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.62 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1940 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Jo Daviess County, it is worth more than 37% 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 726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 726 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL was $4,423. The county assessed it at $61,976.

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