237 homes sold in West Galena Township in the last year, at a typical $286K
Redfin reports West Galena Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 61036, which takes in West Galena Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where West Galena Township homes are listed.
Every place West Galena Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 0% of West Galena Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
237 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
More homes sell than most years, at 1.9 times the 2016 price
237 sales in the last year, against 349 in 2020 and a low of 8 in 2013. The typical sale went from $151K in 2016 to $286K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 61036, which takes in West Galena Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in West Galena Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, but a third fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 61036 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 237 sales.
If you’re buying in West Galena Township
- Shop in October. It brings about 22 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (11% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 95.1% of the list price on average; 10% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 30% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 55 days.
Spring brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 27 a month), but June is the most competitive: 16% of June sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (12%). January has the least competition (10%) but only about 12 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Illinois
| West Galena Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | IL now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 10% | 5% | 23% | 36% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 30% | 1% | 3% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 95.1% | 92.5% | 96.9% | 99% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 55 | 175 | 77 | 51 |
81 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.6 times the 2012 low (31), 35% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2019’s 134.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 61036, which takes in West Galena Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical West Galena Township home costs about $1,929 a month
Price: West Galena Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at West Galena Township’s 1.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether West Galena Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 12.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $286K home, about $5,250 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for West Galena Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in West Galena TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in West Galena Township.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Galena, Bellevue, East Dubuque, Cuba City and Dubuque sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of West Galena Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 728 | $238K | $139 | 23% | 35 |
| West Galena Township (ZIP 61036) | 237 | $286K | $169 | 10% | 55 |
| The Galena Territory | 158 | $315K | $177 | 10% | 62 |
| Galena | 81 | $213K | $152 | 10% | 45 |
| Bellevue | 24 | $240K | $125 | 8% | 95 |
| Cuba City | 21 | $208K | $144 | 36% | 23 |
| East Dubuque | 21 | $158K | $99 | 16% | 21 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in West Galena Township
What do homes sell for in West Galena Township, IL?
237 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $286K, $169 a square foot.
Is West Galena Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 92 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 18 sold, about 5.1 months of supply. Buyers paid 95.1% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in West Galena Township?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in West Galena Township?
About 1.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $286K home that’s near $5,250.
Where can I see homes for sale in West Galena Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry West Galena Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to West Galena Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 61036, which takes in West Galena Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).