DeKalb County property record for 55 E South Ave, Cortland, IL 60112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,413 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-251-044 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-251-044 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 0929251044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 E SOUTH AVE |
| City | CORTLAND |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60112-4073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19B - RESUBDIVISION ON LOT 19 ROBINSON FARM |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBINSON FARM |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,19 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4077 |
| 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 | 55 E SOUTH AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4073 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KEY MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20189652 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Property Address | 55 E SOUTH AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4073 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003574 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DES PLAINES, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 55 E SOUTH AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4073 |
| Document Number | 0000009652 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9652 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $170.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 E SOUTH AVE CORTLAND IL 601124073, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4073 |
| Document Number | 9653 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9653 |
| Name | KEY MTG SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2048 |
| Rate | 5.12% |
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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 | $76,594 (+13.7%) Land $17,582 Building $59,012 | $229,782 (+13.7%) Land $52,746 Building $177,036 | |
| 2024 | $5,413.00 | ||
| 2023 | $67,366 Land $15,464 Building $51,902 | $202,098 Land $46,392 Building $155,706 |
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.
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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | 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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