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$565,830
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $505,000 on Aug 25, 2023

5668 IL ROUTE 38

DEKALB, IL 60115
0
Baths
10 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$566K
$539K low$593K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$505,000 · Aug 25, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,051 (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.$124,186 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,482
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,704
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,689

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Malta Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Dekalb High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
Huntley Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 mi

District: Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

Neighborhood · ZIP 60115These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,674
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.549 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,447
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,864
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

5668 Il Route 38 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Dekalb 60115
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Dekalb 60115

What homes are worth in Dekalb 60115

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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This home is worth more than almost all homes in Dekalb 60115.

How it measures up in Dekalb 60115

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dekalb 60115.

Estimated value$565,830
CheaperTypical $247,192Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Lot size10 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

How 5668 Il Route 38 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDekalb 60115DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$565,830almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10 ac98% of homes96% of homes

About 5668 Il Route 38

How much is 5668 Il Route 38, Dekalb, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5668 Il Route 38, Dekalb, IL is $565,830 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $538,576 to $593,084. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5668 Il Route 38, Dekalb, IL last sell?

5668 Il Route 38, Dekalb, IL last sold on Aug 25, 2023 for $505,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 5668 Il Route 38, Dekalb, IL?

5668 Il Route 38, Dekalb, IL is assigned to Malta Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Dekalb High School (high), rated C-; Huntley Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Dekalb Community Unit School District 428. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5668 Il Route 38, Dekalb, IL compare to other homes in Dekalb 60115?

Among the 8,941 homes in Dekalb 60115, it is worth more than almost all of them ($565,830 against a typical $247,192) and its lot is bigger than 98% of them (10 ac against a typical 0.22 ac). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 97% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5668 Il Route 38, Dekalb, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5668 Il Route 38, Dekalb, IL was $8,051. The county assessed it at $124,186.

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