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
1610 Sunrise Dr Dekalb, IL If You Rent, You Can Own-PICTURE PERFECT freshly painted 3 bedroom ranch home offers large...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,000 sq.ft.	$227,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1930 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.89%
2211 Autumn Ln Dekalb, IL Home-lovely-home is what you will find in this Fairview South Townhome. This 3 bedroom, 2....	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,634 sq.ft.	$265,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1933 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4%
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.	$294,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1750 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.37%
424 Billings Drive Dekalb, IL Welcome to an exceptional waterfront residence at 424 Billings Drive in DeKalb-where refin...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,468 sq.ft.	$448,500	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3170 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.1%
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: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2107 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.34%
665 Kenwood Court Dekalb, IL Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome located in the desirable Wineberry S...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$259,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2552 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.7%
219 River Dr Dekalb, IL Beautiful Ranch Home with a Full Finished Basement in desirable Tilton Park. Tons of Upda...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,440 sq.ft.	$274,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.29% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1575 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.29%
308 S 8th Street Dekalb, IL This home is perfect for an investor or handyperson. Some nice updates have been completed...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,730 sq.ft.	$185,240	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2152 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.16%
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: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1989 Airbnb ROI: N/A 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%
102 Quinlan Avenue Dekalb, IL Imagine waking up to serene, tree-filled views in this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 2...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,756 sq.ft.	$485,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3316 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.8%
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: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 5.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2680 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 5.83%
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%
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: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2824 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.3%
582 W Dresser Rd Dekalb, IL 582 W Dresser Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 0 sq.ft.	$350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -0.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $961 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -0.6%
615 Best Avenue Dekalb, IL COMPLETE REHAB!! You wont find anything that comes close to the quality and detail that wa...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,180 sq.ft.	$279,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $1706 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.75%
17093 Somonauk Road Dekalb, IL Exceptional opportunity to own a fully equipped 10-acre rural estate designed for both lif...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,850 sq.ft.	$665,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2375 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.41%
TBD 8.67 Acres Fairview Dr Dekalb, IL TBD 8.67 Acres Fairview Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$300,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -1.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $690 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -1.13%
SE Corner of 10th & Oak St Dekalb, IL SE Corner of 10th & Oak St, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$275,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -0.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $690 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -0.93%
Lot 78 Pebble Beach Ct Dekalb, IL Lot 78 Pebble Beach Ct, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Other	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| N/A	$49,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 8.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $696 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 8.74%
853 S 11th St Dekalb, IL 853 S 11th St, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Manufactured Home	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,404 sq.ft.	$150,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2079 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.62%
3721 Green Tree Dekalb, IL Well-maintained, one-owner home featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with an open-con...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$275,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 7.69% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2773 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 7.69%
1531 Legacy Drive #4 Dekalb, IL Step into comfort, space, and effortless living in this beautifully maintained condo that ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,750 sq.ft.	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2762 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.17%
403 S 8th Street Dekalb, IL Solid 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located just minutes from downtown DeKalb and Northern Illino...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 988 sq.ft.	$209,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 5.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $1112 Traditional Rental Income: $1760 Airbnb ROI: 0.63% Traditional ROI: 5.76%

Real Estate investment in Dekalb, IL

There are 59 properties for sale in the city of Dekalb . The median list price in Dekalb is $277,450 and the average price per square foot is $165. In May 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Dekalb is 6.00%. The average monthly rental income in Dekalb is $2,256.

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

There are 59 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 $1,112.

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Investment Property for Sale in Dekalb, IL

1610 Sunrise Dr

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,000 sq.ft.

$227,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 5.89%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1930

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 5.89%

2211 Autumn Ln

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,634 sq.ft.

$265,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 4%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1933

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 4%

12539 Fairview Drive

Dekalb, IL

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

$294,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.37%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1750

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.37%

424 Billings Drive

Dekalb, IL

4 beds | 3 baths | 3,468 sq.ft.

$448,500

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 4.1%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $3170

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 4.1%

437 W HILLCREST DRIVE

Dekalb, IL

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

$282,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 4.34%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2107

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 4.34%

665 Kenwood Court

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,800 sq.ft.

$259,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 6.7%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2552

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 6.7%

219 River Dr

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,440 sq.ft.

$274,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 3.29%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $1575

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 3.29%

308 S 8th Street

Dekalb, IL

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

$185,240

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 8.16%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2152

Airbnb ROI: N/A