DeKalb County property record for 51 E Chestnut Ave, Cortland, IL 60112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,925 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-206-007 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-206-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 12,480 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 156 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Account Number | 0929206007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 E CHESTNUT AVE |
| City | CORTLAND |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60112-4015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CORTLAND - LOT 5 & S 14FT OF LOT 4- BLOCK 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CORTLAND |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,4 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 E CHESTNUT AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Cortland Township |
| Municipality | Cortland Town |
| Unified School District | DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,274 (+13.7%) Land $20,023 Building $50,251 | $210,822 (+13.7%) Land $60,069 Building $150,753 | |
| 2024 | $4,925.00 | ||
| 2023 | $61,808 Land $17,611 Building $44,197 | $185,424 Land $52,833 Building $132,591 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 | CORTLAND serves 4,398 people · EPA ID IL0370051 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 316 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 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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