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
126 Park Ave Dekalb, IL Beautiful vintage home with 4-5 bedrooms located in Ellwood Historical District. This home...	6 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,676 sq.ft.	$264,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 7.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2930 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 7.92%
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: 0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 3.57% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $1548 Airbnb ROI: 0.27% Traditional ROI: 3.57%
627 N 14th St Dekalb, IL GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT!! Home features a living room and family room with update...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 968 sq.ft.	$115,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.96% Traditional cash on cash: 9.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $1502 Traditional Rental Income: $1559 Airbnb ROI: 4.96% Traditional ROI: 9.43%
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: 0.13% Traditional cash on cash: 3.45% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $1750 Airbnb ROI: 0.13% Traditional ROI: 3.45%
122 Joanne Ln Dekalb, IL Cozy Ranch home located in Tilton Park remodelled in 2017 and some more recent in 2018/19....	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,172 sq.ft.	$225,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.84% Traditional cash on cash: 6.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $1984 Airbnb ROI: 0.84% Traditional ROI: 6.33%
607 N 9th Street Dekalb, IL Half duplex home ready to move right into! This duplex home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroo...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 832 sq.ft.	$185,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.66% Traditional cash on cash: 5.97% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $1749 Airbnb ROI: 0.66% Traditional ROI: 5.97%
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: 0.62% Traditional cash on cash: 7.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2152 Airbnb ROI: 0.62% Traditional ROI: 7.38%
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%
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.	$329,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 10.06% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4029 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 10.06%
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%
1015 Market St Dekalb, IL	8 beds \| 8 baths \| 0 sq.ft.	$869,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.06% Traditional cash on cash: 4.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $1502 Traditional Rental Income: $6120 Airbnb ROI: -2.06% Traditional ROI: 4.19%
315 E Lincoln Hwy Dekalb, IL	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 0 sq.ft.	$305,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -0.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $961 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -0.23%
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%
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: 1.8% Traditional cash on cash: 10.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2079 Airbnb ROI: 1.8% Traditional ROI: 10.62%
925 Haish Blvd Dekalb, IL 925 Haish Blvd, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,000 sq.ft.	$300,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.69% Traditional cash on cash: 3.98% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2132 Airbnb ROI: -0.69% Traditional ROI: 3.98%
6059 Pioneer Ter Dekalb, IL 6059 Pioneer Ter, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Single Family Residential	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,294 sq.ft.	$365,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 4.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2788 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 4.62%
1282 Omega Circle Dr Dekalb, IL 1282 Omega Circle Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,390 sq.ft.	$375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2481 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.54%
919 Huffman Court Dekalb, IL Welcome to this meticulously maintained home offering exceptional versatility and value in...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,500 sq.ft.	$217,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.49% Traditional cash on cash: 8.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $1203 Traditional Rental Income: $2160 Airbnb ROI: 1.49% Traditional ROI: 8.02%

Real Estate investment in Dekalb, IL

There are 52 properties for sale in the city of Dekalb . The median list price in Dekalb is $257,000 and the average price per square foot is $162. In March 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Dekalb is 5.00%. The average monthly rental income in Dekalb is $2,012.

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

There are 52 investment properties available for sale in Dekalb.

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

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Dekalb with average rental income of $2,012.

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Investment Property for Sale in Dekalb, IL

126 Park Ave

Dekalb, IL

6 beds | 3 baths | 2,676 sq.ft.

$264,900

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 7.92%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2930

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 7.92%

1306 N 1st Street

Dekalb, IL

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

$235,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.27%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.57%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $1548

Airbnb ROI: 0.27%

Traditional ROI: 3.57%

627 N 14th St

Dekalb, IL

2 beds | 1 baths | 968 sq.ft.

$115,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.96%

Traditional cash on cash: 9.43%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1502

Traditional Rental Income: $1559

Airbnb ROI: 4.96%

Traditional ROI: 9.43%

12539 Fairview Drive

Dekalb, IL

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

$299,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.13%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.45%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $1750

Airbnb ROI: 0.13%

Traditional ROI: 3.45%

122 Joanne Ln

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,172 sq.ft.

$225,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.84%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.33%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $1984

Airbnb ROI: 0.84%

Traditional ROI: 6.33%

607 N 9th Street

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 832 sq.ft.

$185,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.66%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.97%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $1749

Airbnb ROI: 0.66%

Traditional ROI: 5.97%

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: 0.62%

Traditional cash on cash: 7.38%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1203

Traditional Rental Income: $2152

Airbnb ROI: 0.62%