DeKalb County property record for 117 John St, Dekalb, IL 60115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,728 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,755 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale Feb 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 08-22-251-021 |
| Primary APN | 08-22-251-021 |
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| Lot Area | 7,728 sqft (0.177 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0822251021 |
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| Street Address | 117 JOHN ST |
| City | DEKALB |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60115-3752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 - BLK 2 - SPANGENBERGS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | SPANGENBERGS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DEKALB |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
117 John St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1934 MARGARET LN, DEKALB, IL 60115-1810 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NAT'L BK/OMAHA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213148 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 117 JOHN ST, DEKALB, IL 60115-3752 |
| Document Number | 0000003148 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1934 MARGARET LN, DEKALB, IL 60115-1810 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Property Address | 117 JOHN ST, DEKALB, IL 60115-3752 |
| Document Number | 0000001449 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 803 S 2ND ST DEKALB IL 601154170, DEKALB, IL 60115-4170 |
| Document Number | 0000001449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1449 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK/OMAHA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEKALB, IL 60115 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | DeKalb Township |
| Municipality | DeKalb City |
| Unified School District | DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,617 Land $9,054 Building $42,563 | $154,851 Land $27,162 Building $127,689 | |
| 2024 | $3,755.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,098 Land $7,209 Building $33,889 | $123,294 Land $21,627 Building $101,667 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 117 John St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 2, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 117 John St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEKALB serves 40,290 people · EPA ID IL0370100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: DNA Communications.
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