DeKalb County property record for 137 John St, Dekalb, IL 60115
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,809 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 08-22-251-017 |
| Primary APN | 08-22-251-017 |
|---|
| Units | 6 Units |
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| Lot Area | 10,080 sqft (0.231 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0822251017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 JOHN ST |
| City | DEKALB |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60115-3111 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | SPANGENBERGS ADDITION - LOT 8 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPANGENBERGS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DEKALB |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
137 John St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2013.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 230 W STATE ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-1419 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20135013 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017188 |
| 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 | $52,367 Land $8,201 Building $44,166 | $157,101 Land $24,603 Building $132,498 | |
| 2024 | $3,809.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,695 Land $6,530 Building $35,165 | $125,085 Land $19,590 Building $105,495 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 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 137 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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