DeKalb County property record for 126 John St, Dekalb, IL 60115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $31,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,640 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-22-276-007 |
| Primary APN | 08-22-276-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0822276007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 JOHN ST |
| City | DEKALB |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60115-3121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 - BLK 1 - SPANGENBERGS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | SPANGENBERGS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DEKALB |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1175, DEKALB, IL 60115-7175 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20213762 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 126 JOHN ST, DEKALB, IL 60115-3121 |
| Document Number | 0000003762 |
| Map Reference | MB C PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003762 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $46.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1175, DEKALB, IL 60115-7175 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $42,865 (+25.6%) Land $8,945 Building $33,920 | $128,595 (+25.6%) Land $26,835 Building $101,760 | |
| 2024 | $2,640.00 | ||
| 2023 | $34,129 Land $7,122 Building $27,007 | $102,387 Land $21,366 Building $81,021 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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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