DeKalb County property record for 1212 South Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,281 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-23-459-009 |
| Primary APN | 08-23-459-009 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0823459009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1212 SOUTH AVE |
| City | DEKALB |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60115-4218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BYRON J. SMITHS RESUB - LOT 7 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS RESUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DEKALB |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
1212 South Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2009.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1212 SOUTH AVE, DEKALB, IL 60115-4218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 200911380 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $45,101 Land $8,781 Building $36,320 | $135,303 Land $26,343 Building $108,960 | |
| 2024 | $3,281.00 | ||
| 2023 | $35,909 Land $6,991 Building $28,918 | $107,727 Land $20,973 Building $86,754 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1212 South Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 2, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1212 South Ave 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 355 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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