DeKalb County property record for 70 E South Ave, Cortland, IL 60112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 840 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $219,500 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,213 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-254-025 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-254-025 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 39.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 154 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 0929254025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 E SOUTH AVE |
| City | CORTLAND |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60112-4098 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 54 - ROBINSON FARM PUD - UNIT II |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBINSON FARM PUD |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4049 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 E SOUTH AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4098 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| May 11, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage INLAND BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202113646 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 70 E SOUTH AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4098 |
| Document Number | 0000013646 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2006012375 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013646 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $329.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 70 E SOUTH AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4098 |
| Document Number | 0000013647 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013647 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 70 E SOUTH AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4098 |
| Document Number | 0000004112 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4112 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 E SOUTH AVE CORTLAND IL 601124098, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4098 |
| Document Number | 4113 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4113 |
| Name | INLAND BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GENEVA, IL 60134 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2050 |
| Rate | 3.37% |
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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 | $86,973 (+13.7%) Land $14,880 Building $72,093 | $260,919 (+13.7%) Land $44,640 Building $216,279 | |
| 2024 | $6,213.00 | ||
| 2023 | $76,494 Land $13,087 Building $63,407 | $229,482 Land $39,261 Building $190,221 |
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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