DeKalb County property record for 511 S 5th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,128 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-23-356-008 |
| Primary APN | 08-23-356-008 |
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| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0823356008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 S 5TH ST |
| City | DEKALB |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60115-3820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RUSSELL HUNTLEYS ADDITION - S 50FT OF LOT 9 BLOCK 56 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUSSELL HUNTLEYS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DEKALB |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
511 S 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 S 5TH ST, DEKALB, IL 60115-3820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20207113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 511 S 5TH ST, DEKALB, IL 60115-3820 |
| Document Number | 0000007113 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 S 5TH ST DEKALB IL 601153820, DEKALB, IL 60115-3820 |
| Document Number | 7114 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7114 |
| Name | FIRST SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | 702 N SHORE DR # 300, JEFF, IN 47130-3146 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 22, 2050 |
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 | $63,319 Land $8,781 Building $54,538 | $189,957 Land $26,343 Building $163,614 | |
| 2024 | $4,128.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,414 Land $6,991 Building $43,423 | $151,242 Land $20,973 Building $130,269 |
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 511 S 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 Claims | 6 (1980–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms 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.
The area around 511 S 5th 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 428 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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