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$233,518
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 96How 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 $173,000 on Nov 7, 2022

938 PROSPECT ST

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

Valuation

$234K
$225K low$242K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,000 · Nov 7, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,619 (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.$70,062 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,802
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,260
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,978
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$210,186

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(4)

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
Founders Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Huntley Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Dekalb High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

938 Prospect 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 less than 71% of homes in DeKalb County
  • 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$492K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$233,518
CheaperTypical $247,879Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

How 938 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDekalb 60115DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,51844% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac66% of homes50% of homes

About 938 Prospect St

How much is 938 Prospect St, Dekalb, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 938 Prospect St, Dekalb, IL is $233,518 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $224,632 to $242,404. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 938 Prospect St, Dekalb, IL last sell?

938 Prospect St, Dekalb, IL last sold on Nov 7, 2022 for $173,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 938 Prospect St, Dekalb, IL?

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

How does 938 Prospect St, Dekalb, IL compare to other homes in Dekalb 60115?

Among the 8,941 homes in Dekalb 60115, it is worth more than 44% of them ($233,518 against a typical $247,879) 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 29% 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 938 Prospect St, Dekalb, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 938 Prospect St, Dekalb, IL was $4,619. The county assessed it at $70,062.

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