Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Dekalb, IL

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Investment Property for Sale in Dekalb, IL

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
1306 N 1st Street Dekalb, IL Beautifully updated ranch home offering modern finishes and comfortable living throughout....	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,064 sq.ft.	$235,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.49% Traditional cash on cash: 3.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $1548 Airbnb ROI: 0.49% Traditional ROI: 3.8%
12539 Fairview Drive Dekalb, IL Opportunity is knocking with this charming 1.5 acre farmette in DeKalb! Offering over 2,20...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,200 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.02% Traditional cash on cash: 3.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $1750 Airbnb ROI: -0.02% Traditional ROI: 3.3%
437 W HILLCREST DRIVE Dekalb, IL Invest with success and buy through Auction.com. This bank-owned investment property is a ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,466 sq.ft.	$282,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.52% Traditional cash on cash: 4.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2107 Airbnb ROI: -0.52% Traditional ROI: 4.34%
308 S 8th Street Dekalb, IL Nicely updated 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home in a fantastic location close to the park, recreati...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,730 sq.ft.	$208,875	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.39% Traditional cash on cash: 7.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2152 Airbnb ROI: 0.39% Traditional ROI: 7.15%
1506 CRAYTON CIR E Dekalb, IL Invest with success and buy through Auction.com. This bank-owned investment property is a ...	4 beds \| 2.5 baths \| 1,900 sq.ft.	$251,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2466 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.48%
626 N 5TH STREET Dekalb, IL Invest with success and buy through Auction.com. This bank-owned investment property is a ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,146 sq.ft.	$158,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.52% Traditional cash on cash: 9.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $1989 Airbnb ROI: 1.52% Traditional ROI: 9.31%
3428 Comstock Avenue Dekalb, IL NEW CONSTRUCTION, BEAUTIFUL SAMUEL MODEL RANCH HOME!! 4 Bedroom 2 Full bath located in a g...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,129 sq.ft.	$404,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.86% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2851 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.86%
151 Quinlan Avenue Dekalb, IL NEW CONSTRUCTION! FABULOUS WESLEY MODEL RANCH HOME!! 3 Bedroom 2 Full bath located in the ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,910 sq.ft.	$379,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 5.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2680 Airbnb ROI: 0.59% Traditional ROI: 5.83%
5821 W DICKISON CEMETERY Road Dekalb, IL Set on a private, tree-lined 2.05-acre lot, this beautifully maintained home blends modern...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 4,902 sq.ft.	$725,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $5220 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.94%
216 Pardridge Dekalb, IL Last contract fell through due to financing. Move in ready! This main floor two bedroom, o...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| N/A	$135,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.58% Traditional cash on cash: 8.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $1502 Traditional Rental Income: $1807 Airbnb ROI: 2.58% Traditional ROI: 8.32%
181 Tilton Park Drive Dekalb, IL Spacious and updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home on a beautifully landscaped half-acre lot. T...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,580 sq.ft.	$317,500	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4029 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.49%
1415 Cambria Drive Dekalb, IL	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,488 sq.ft.	$257,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.05% Traditional cash on cash: 6.68% Airbnb Rental Income: $1502 Traditional Rental Income: $2430 Airbnb ROI: 1.05% Traditional ROI: 6.68%
3431 Comstock Avenue Dekalb, IL SOLD DURING PROCESSING NEW CONSTRUCTION! FABULOUS WESLEY MODEL RANCH HOME!! 3 Bedroom ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,911 sq.ft.	$392,240	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.83% Traditional cash on cash: 6.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2824 Airbnb ROI: 0.83% Traditional ROI: 6.3%
17093 Somonauk Road Dekalb, IL Exceptional opportunity to own 10 beautiful acres in the highly sought after Hinckley/Big ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,850 sq.ft.	$733,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2% Traditional cash on cash: 0.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2375 Airbnb ROI: -2% Traditional ROI: 0.28%
1752 Tallmeadow Drive Dekalb, IL	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,418 sq.ft.	$379,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.82% Traditional cash on cash: 3.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2257 Airbnb ROI: -0.82% Traditional ROI: 3.23%
3051 Fairway Oaks Drive unit: 0 Dekalb, IL Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a four-bedroom, three-bathroom diamond in the roug...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,748 sq.ft.	$329,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.52% Traditional cash on cash: 2.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2160 Airbnb ROI: -1.52% Traditional ROI: 2.84%

Real Estate investment in Dekalb, IL

There are 35 properties for sale in the city of Dekalb . The median list price in Dekalb is $295,000 and the average price per square foot is $146. In April 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Dekalb is 6.00%. The average monthly rental income in Dekalb is $2,375.

Dekalb, IL Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 35 investment properties available for sale in Dekalb.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Dekalb.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Dekalb with average rental income of $1,203.

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Investment Property for Sale in Dekalb, IL

1306 N 1st Street

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,064 sq.ft.

$235,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.49%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.8%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $1548

Airbnb ROI: 0.49%

Traditional ROI: 3.8%

12539 Fairview Drive

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,200 sq.ft.

$299,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.02%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.3%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $1750

Airbnb ROI: -0.02%

Traditional ROI: 3.3%

437 W HILLCREST DRIVE

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,466 sq.ft.

$282,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.52%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.34%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $2107

Airbnb ROI: -0.52%

Traditional ROI: 4.34%

308 S 8th Street

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,730 sq.ft.

$208,875

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.39%

Traditional cash on cash: 7.15%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $2152

Airbnb ROI: 0.39%

Traditional ROI: 7.15%

1506 CRAYTON CIR E

Dekalb, IL

4 beds | 2.5 baths | 1,900 sq.ft.

$251,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.48%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2466

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.48%

626 N 5TH STREET

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,146 sq.ft.

$158,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.52%

Traditional cash on cash: 9.31%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $1989

Airbnb ROI: 1.52%

Traditional ROI: 9.31%

3428 Comstock Avenue

Dekalb, IL

4 beds | 2 baths | 2,129 sq.ft.

$404,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 5.86%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2851

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 5.86%

151 Quinlan Avenue

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,910 sq.ft.

$379,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.83%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $2680

Airbnb ROI: 0.59%