DeKalb County property record for 221 Thornbrook Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.705 acres (30,709 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,043 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 08-15-477-004 |
| Primary APN | 08-15-477-004 |
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| Lot Area | 30,709 sqft (0.705 acres) |
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| Account Number | 0815477004 |
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| Street Address | 221 THORNBROOK RD |
| City | DEKALB |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60115-2316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 - J A SPICKERMANS RESUBDIVISION - FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | J A SPICKERMANS RESUBDIVISION - FIRST AD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DEKALB |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
221 Thornbrook Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2025.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 THORNBROOK RD, DEKALB, IL 60115-2316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20255357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 221 THORNBROOK RD, DEKALB, IL 60115-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000011242 |
| Map Reference | DOC 304917 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022011242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 221 THORNBROOK RD, DEKALB, IL 60115-2316 |
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 | $95,119 Land $17,963 Building $77,156 | $285,357 Land $53,889 Building $231,468 | |
| 2024 | $6,043.00 | ||
| 2023 | $75,734 Land $14,302 Building $61,432 | $227,202 Land $42,906 Building $184,296 |
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 221 Thornbrook Rd 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 221 Thornbrook Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
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| 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 279 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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