Commercial (General)Commercial
140 E ADAMS ST
WATERMAN, IL 60556
0
Baths
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,037 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$15,004 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,191
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$813
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,506
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,012
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
MEH
Indian Creek Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
Indian Creek Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.3 mi
Indian Creek High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi
District: Indian Creek Community Unit District 425
Neighborhood · ZIP 60556These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,213
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,906
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,961
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%
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How this home compares
140 E Adams St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Waterman 60556
How it measures up in Waterman 60556
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterman 60556.
Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger
Bigger than 13% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Waterman 60556 | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.21 ac | 13% of homes | 34% of homes |
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- 200 S Elm St$70K259 ft · 0.17 ac · Sold Dec 2001
- 225 S Hickory St$144K319 ft · 0.28 ac · Sold $93K · Jul 1998
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- 210 S Elm St$133K309 ft · 0.16 ac · Sold Dec 2001
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