74 E South Ave, Cortland, IL 60112 Property Records

DeKalb County property record for 74 E South Ave, Cortland, IL 60112

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 bd · 1.5 ba · 841 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$215,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$6,567 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-29-254-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-29-254-026

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms1 Room
Building Area841 sqft Building Perimeter
1st Floor Area841 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2008
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRetaining Wall
Lot Area3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number0929254026
Street Address74 E SOUTH AVE
CityCORTLAND
StateIL
Zip60112-4098
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 55 - ROBINSON FARM PUD - UNIT II
Legal SubdivisionROBINSON FARM PUD
Legal Lot Number55
Legal Unit2
JurisdictionDE KALB IL
Township / Civil DivisionCORTLAND
Census Block Group4
Census Block4049
Census Tract1600

Owner

Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address74 E SOUTH AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4098
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 21, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202115020
Prior Transfer DateSep 26, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000014029
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDE KALB IL
Recording DateNov 17, 2021
Property Address74 E SOUTH AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4098
Document Number0000015020
Map ReferenceDOC 2006012375
Instrument DateOct 21, 2021
Instrument2021015020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2021
Title CompanySTOCK TITLE SERVICES LLC, STARCK TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$322.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address74 E SOUTH AVE, CORTLAND, IL 60112-4098

Mortgage

Document Number0000015021
DateNov 17, 2021
Instrument2021015021
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyDeKalb County
County SubdivisionCortland Township
MunicipalityCortland Town
Unified School DistrictDeKalb Community Unit School District 428 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$85,190 (+13.7%) Land $14,880 Building $70,310$255,570 (+13.7%) Land $44,640 Building $210,930
2024$6,567.00
2023$74,925 Land $13,087 Building $61,838$224,775 Land $39,261 Building $185,514

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 2, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCORTLAND
serves 4,398 people · EPA ID IL0370051
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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