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Instant Access to DeKalb County, Illinois Property Records

DeKalb County, Illinois, incorporates 33 municipalities, which include cities, villages, townships, and a town. In DeKalb County, IL, property records disclose transactions, owners, and taxes on real estate holdings. Individuals can tap into these records to gain insights into legal proceedings, strategic investments, and thorough research.

Recent DeKalb County property records show that the county's homes, typically rent out for about $1,037, are valued at around $222,485 on average, and property tax is approximately 2.42% of assessed fair market value. The area has a median household income of $86,981.

In DeKalb County, the preservation of property records falls under the power of the County Clerk and Recorder. This administrative body is responsible for archiving various property-related documentation, including UCC filings, deeds, plats, mortgages, maps, and liens.

Individuals can access DeKalb County property records online by registering through the Land Records Search System. This database enables parties to retrieve property instruments by searching for grantor/grantee names, subdivision details, property addresses, parcel numbers, document types, and other relevant criteria.

Note, however, that documents on this website are unofficial, and the County Clerk and Recorder can't guarantee their legal validity in court. For official records, visit the office at the Administration Building, 2nd Floor, 110 East Sycamore Street, Sycamore, IL 60178.

Fees for property records in DeKalb County, IL, are $1 per page for non-certified copies. Certified copies of all documents cost the same as current recording fees, except for plats and maps, which are $5 each for non-certified copies and $10 each for certified copies.

To check zoning details in DeKalb County, IL, contact the local planning or zoning authorities where the property is located. These offices maintain zoning maps and codes within their jurisdictions.

DeKalb County Property Statistics

For an easier overview of the difference in tax rates between counties, explore the charts below. You can also get additional insights on median home values, income levels and homeownership rates in your area.

Median Rent

DeKalb County
$1,037
Illinois
$821
National
$991

Median Property Tax Rate

DeKalb County
2.42%
Illinois
1.79%
National
0.94%

Median Home Value

DeKalb County
$222,485
Illinois
$137,958
National
$250,246

Median Income

DeKalb County
$86,981
Illinois
$69,830
National
$69,646

Unemployment Rate (%)

DeKalb County
4.07%
Illinois
3.37 %
National
3.44 %

Renter Occupied Housing (%)

DeKalb County
24.12%
Illinois
19.98 %
National
25.65 %
DeKalb

Tax Assessor

  • Total Parcels: 42,610
  • Commercial Parcels: 3,023
  • Residential Parcels: 32,201
  • Other Parcels: 7,386
  • Tax Amount Population: 91.97%
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Last Assr Update: 2022-07-04
  • Tape Cutoff Date: 2021-01-01
  • Assessment Year: 2021
  • FIPS Code: 17037

Recorder

  • Deed Min: 1989-03-01
  • Deed Max: 2023-04-07
  • Commercial Deed Docs: 42,526
  • Residential Deed Docs: 64,233
  • Mortgage Min: 1996-07-15
  • Mortgage Max: 2023-04-07
  • Commercial Mortgage Docs: 47,871
  • Residential Mortgage Docs: 56,863
  • FIPS Code: 17037
  • Deed Docs: 106,759
  • Mortgage Docs: 104,734

AVM

  • County Population: 42610
  • Most Current Valuation Date: 2023-03-21
  • Total Parcels: 27,008
  • Residential Parcels: 27,008
  • FIPS Code: 17037

Geocode

  • Total Parcels: 42,573
  • Geocode Unavailable: 0
  • Parcel-Centroid Geocodes: 42,537
  • Street-Level Geocodes: 9
  • Other Geocodes: 27
  • FIPS Code: 17037

Foreclosure

  • State FIPs: 17
  • County FIPs: 037
  • Judicial/Non-Judicial: Judicial
  • Min Recording Date: 2004-11-08
  • NOD Document Count: 21
  • NOD Max Recording Date: 2006-07-14
  • NTS Document Count: 26
  • NTS Max Recording Date: 2017-03-07
  • LP Document Count: 13571
  • LP MaxRecording Date: 2023-04-07
  • NOS Document Count: 20604
  • NOS Max Recording Date: 2023-04-17

Assignment and Release

  • FIPs: 17037
  • Total Records: 105942
  • Assignment Min Recording Date: 2005-01-03
  • Assignment Max Recording Date: 2023-04-05
  • Assignment Doc Count: 15045
  • Release Min Recording Date: 2005-01-03
  • Release Max Recording Date: 2023-04-05
  • Release Doc Count: 90470
  • Other Min Recording Date: 2006-08-10
  • Other Max Recording Date: 2023-01-03
  • Other Doc Count: 427

DeKalb County Registrar of Deeds

DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder

Address: 110 East Sycamore Street
Phone: 815-895-7142
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Email: tsims@dekalbcounty.org
Website: https://dekalbcounty.org/departments/county-clerk-recorder/
Official Records Search: http://lrs.dekalbrecorder.com/

Instant Access to DeKalb County, Illinois Property Records