DeKalb County property record for 526 N 5th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,009 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,500 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,195 (2021) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-23-130-046 |
| Primary APN | 08-23-130-046 |
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| Lot Area | 9,009 sqft (0.207 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0823130046 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 N 5TH ST |
| City | DEKALB |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60115-3315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHENEYS SUB - LOT 1 & S 20FT LOT 6 BLOCK 4 OF W.B. KINGS ADDITION & S 20FT OF N 30FT (EX E 156FT) OF LOT 18 OF A. LARSONS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | CHENEYS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,6 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DEKALB |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
526 N 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2010.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 N 5TH ST, DEKALB, IL 60115-3315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201014914 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018671 |
| 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 | $71,742 Land $8,781 Building $62,961 | $215,226 Land $26,343 Building $188,883 | |
| 2023 | $57,120 Land $6,991 Building $50,129 | $171,360 Land $20,973 Building $150,387 | |
| 2021 | $4,195.00 |
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 526 N 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 | 1 (1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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 526 N 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 685 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DNA Communications, T-Mobile.
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