DeKalb County property record for 148 John St, Dekalb, IL 60115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,985 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 08-22-276-003 |
| Primary APN | 08-22-276-003 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0822276003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 148 JOHN ST |
| City | DEKALB |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60115-3186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SPANGENBERGS ADDITION - N 30FT OF LOT 7 & S 20FT LOT 8 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPANGENBERGS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DEKALB |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
148 John St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2018.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2801 W JEFFERSON ST, JOLIET, IL 60435-5299 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20184968 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 148 JOHN ST, DEKALB, IL 60115-3186 |
| Document Number | 0000004968 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $114.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 148 JOHN ST DEKALB IL 601153186, DEKALB, IL 60115-3186 |
| Document Number | 4969 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4969 |
| Name | FIRST ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SYCAMORE, IL 60178 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2038 |
| 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 | $68,530 Land $8,142 Building $60,388 | $205,590 Land $24,426 Building $181,164 | |
| 2024 | $4,985.00 | ||
| 2023 | $54,564 (+9.53%) Land $6,483 Building $48,081 | $163,692 (+9.53%) Land $19,449 Building $144,243 | |
| 2022 | $49,817 Land $7,399 Building $42,418 | $149,451 Land $22,197 Building $127,254 |
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 148 John St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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.
The area around 148 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 |
|---|
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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