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$389,968
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 61How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $252,000 on Sep 29, 2005

740 PLUM ST

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

Valuation

$390K
$238K low$542K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$252,000 · Sep 29, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,039 (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.$108,582 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,997
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,585
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,153
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$325,746

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.10 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.Single Family Residential
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(3)

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
Lincoln Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Huntley Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Dekalb High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 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

740 Plum 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.

  • Worth more than 91% of homes in Dekalb 60115
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% 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.

This home
$135K$522K

This home is worth more than 91% of 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$389,968
CheaperTypical $251,674Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

How 740 Plum St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDekalb 60115DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$389,96891% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac66% of homes49% of homes

About 740 Plum St

How much is 740 Plum St, Dekalb, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 740 Plum St, Dekalb, IL is $389,968 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $238,030 to $541,906. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 740 Plum St, Dekalb, IL last sell?

740 Plum St, Dekalb, IL last sold on Sep 29, 2005 for $252,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 740 Plum St, Dekalb, IL?

740 Plum St, Dekalb, IL is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Huntley Middle School (middle), rated D; Dekalb High School (high), 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 740 Plum St, Dekalb, IL compare to other homes in Dekalb 60115?

Among the 8,947 homes in Dekalb 60115, it is worth more than 91% of them ($389,968 against a typical $251,674) and its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.22 ac). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 80% 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 740 Plum St, Dekalb, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Plum St, Dekalb, IL was $7,039. The county assessed it at $108,582.

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