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
3226 Sonoma Court Dekalb, IL Move in ready ! Simple layout, fresh paint throughout, great location, and an incredible v...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,543 sq.ft.	$269,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.66% Traditional cash on cash: 1.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $1719 Traditional Rental Income: $1494 Airbnb ROI: 0.66% Traditional ROI: 1.64%
3402 Basswood Lane Dekalb, IL Welcome home! This spacious home offers one of the largest floor plans in the subdivision,...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,080 sq.ft.	$330,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.39% Traditional cash on cash: 5.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $2536 Airbnb ROI: 2.39% Traditional ROI: 5.03%
1323 Vienna Boulevard Dekalb, IL *YOU are invited to experience this beautiful Cinematic Home Tour!* Discover 1,582 fin...	4 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,582 sq.ft.	$264,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.74% Traditional cash on cash: 3.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $1739 Airbnb ROI: 3.74% Traditional ROI: 3.82%
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.	$195,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.97% Traditional cash on cash: 5.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $1749 Airbnb ROI: 1.97% Traditional ROI: 5.43%
849 N 11th Street Dekalb, IL Cute, cozy, and completely move-in ready! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in the heart of...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,400 sq.ft.	$225,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.31% Traditional cash on cash: 5.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $1719 Traditional Rental Income: $1687 Airbnb ROI: 3.31% Traditional ROI: 5.39%
121 Wendell Place Dekalb, IL So much space, so many possibilities, and a design all its own! Welcome to this uniquely d...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,268 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.77% Traditional cash on cash: 6.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $2713 Airbnb ROI: 0.77% Traditional ROI: 6.74%
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: 0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 4.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $2107 Airbnb ROI: 0.59% Traditional ROI: 4.34%
216 Fairmont Drive Dekalb, IL Welcome home to this charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch offering a spacious and functional...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,524 sq.ft.	$275,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 3.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $1973 Airbnb ROI: 0.63% Traditional ROI: 3.96%
1103 State Street Dekalb, IL Beautifully updated 3-bed/2-bath modern farmhouse on a large corner lot in DeKalb! This ho...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,425 sq.ft.	$365,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.94% Traditional cash on cash: 3.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $1994 Airbnb ROI: 0.94% Traditional ROI: 3.53%
430 Spring Ave Dekalb, IL Buy through Auction.com. This foreclosure property is a great opportunity to invest in thi...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 950 sq.ft.	$249,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.81% Traditional cash on cash: 3.91% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $1606 Airbnb ROI: 1.81% Traditional ROI: 3.91%
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: 1.42% Traditional cash on cash: 5.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $2680 Airbnb ROI: 1.42% Traditional ROI: 5.83%
113 Andresen Court Dekalb, IL Welcome home to this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome tucked away on a p...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| N/A	$345,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.51% Traditional cash on cash: 5.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $2710 Airbnb ROI: 0.51% Traditional ROI: 5.44%
527 Fairlane Avenue Dekalb, IL Desirable close-to-everything location! Tastefully rehabbed in 2026, this move-in-ready 3-...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,301 sq.ft.	$265,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.39% Traditional cash on cash: 1.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $1259 Airbnb ROI: 1.39% Traditional ROI: 1.99%
3301 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: 2.88% Traditional cash on cash: 6.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $2934 Airbnb ROI: 2.88% Traditional ROI: 6.08%
445 Windmill Way Dekalb, IL AMAZING, REMINGTON MODEL RANCH HOME WITH A BEAUTIFUL OPEN CONCEPT!!! Another spectacular p...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,740 sq.ft.	$379,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.26% Traditional cash on cash: 3.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $2553 Airbnb ROI: 1.26% Traditional ROI: 3.6%
427 Windmill Way Dekalb, IL AMAZING, TWO-STORY HAMILTON MODEL WITH A BEAUTIFUL OPEN CONCEPT!!! Another spectacular pro...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,330 sq.ft.	$414,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.13% Traditional cash on cash: 6.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $3047 Airbnb ROI: 3.13% Traditional ROI: 6.55%
324 Birchwood Lane Dekalb, IL NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT BUYER WALKED! Welcome Home to 324 Birchwood! Completely Refurbi...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,120 sq.ft.	$269,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.24% Traditional cash on cash: 6% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $2319 Airbnb ROI: 1.24% Traditional ROI: 6%
226 W Locust St Dekalb, IL Exceptional 7-unit Student Housing Investment opportunity located just steps from Northern...	8 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,198 sq.ft.	$199,500	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -0.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $803 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -0.3%
1311 Azalea Lane Dekalb, IL *Click on Cinematic Home Video... and be amazed!* Step into a rare blend of architectu...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,483 sq.ft.	$450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.36% Traditional cash on cash: 5.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $3268 Airbnb ROI: 1.36% Traditional ROI: 5.03%
10202 PERRY Road Dekalb, IL	5 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,100 sq.ft.	$525,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2786 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.1%
121 Oak Dr Dekalb, IL 121 Oak Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,700 sq.ft.	$297,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.57% Traditional cash on cash: 3.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $2089 Airbnb ROI: 2.57% Traditional ROI: 3.9%
436 Russell Rd Dekalb, IL 436 Russell Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,838 sq.ft.	$295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.61% Traditional cash on cash: 5.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $2464 Airbnb ROI: 2.61% Traditional ROI: 5.3%
725 11th St Dekalb, IL 725 11th St, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,150 sq.ft.	$229,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.44% Traditional cash on cash: 3.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $1617 Airbnb ROI: 1.44% Traditional ROI: 3.77%
499 Bantam Street Dekalb, IL Better than new-and filled with thoughtful upgrades and personal touches! Built in 2024 an...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,740 sq.ft.	$349,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.07% Traditional cash on cash: 3.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $2318 Airbnb ROI: 2.07% Traditional ROI: 3.9%
1484 CAMBRIA Drive #3 Dekalb, IL Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath second-floor unit, offering com...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,300 sq.ft.	$200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.2% Traditional cash on cash: 4.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $1719 Traditional Rental Income: $1626 Airbnb ROI: 2.2% Traditional ROI: 4.22%
607 Leonard Avenue Dekalb, IL This spacious two-story home with a partially finished basement is move-in ready and full ...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,505 sq.ft.	$249,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.58% Traditional cash on cash: 5.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $2040 Airbnb ROI: 4.58% Traditional ROI: 5.95%
130 Ebbesen Dr Dekalb, IL 130 Ebbesen Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,542 sq.ft.	$359,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.56% Traditional cash on cash: 3.48% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $2365 Airbnb ROI: 1.56% Traditional ROI: 3.48%
100 Forsythe Ln Dekalb, IL 100 Forsythe Ln, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,338 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.36% Traditional cash on cash: 5.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $2512 Airbnb ROI: 0.36% Traditional ROI: 5.33%
1463 Moluf Street Dekalb, IL Just Updated! This beautifully refreshed home features all-new paint, flooring, and cabine...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,180 sq.ft.	$235,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.3% Traditional cash on cash: 4.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $1719 Traditional Rental Income: $1707 Airbnb ROI: 2.3% Traditional ROI: 4.38%
3499 White Oak Dr Dekalb, IL 3499 White Oak Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,811 sq.ft.	$345,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.11% Traditional cash on cash: 2.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $2057 Airbnb ROI: -0.11% Traditional ROI: 2.82%
5 Cari Court Dekalb, IL "Fore please for 5 Cari at Buena Vista Golf Course!" Welcome to this spacious and exce...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,448 sq.ft.	$369,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.22% Traditional cash on cash: 3% Airbnb Rental Income: $2288 Traditional Rental Income: $2337 Airbnb ROI: 1.22% Traditional ROI: 3%
1003 Susan Ct Dekalb, IL 1003 Susan Ct, Dekalb, IL 60115 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 960 sq.ft.	$219,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.65% Traditional cash on cash: 3.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $1558 Traditional Rental Income: $1576 Airbnb ROI: 1.65% Traditional ROI: 3.89%

Real Estate investment in Dekalb, IL

There are 58 properties for sale in the city of Dekalb . The median list price in Dekalb is $278,367 and the average price per square foot is $154. In November 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Dekalb is 5.00%. The average monthly rental income in Dekalb is $2,108.

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

There are 58 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 $2,108.

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Investment Property for Sale in Dekalb, IL

3226 Sonoma Court

Dekalb, IL

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,543 sq.ft.

$269,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.66%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.64%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1719

Traditional Rental Income: $1494

Airbnb ROI: 0.66%

Traditional ROI: 1.64%

3402 Basswood Lane

Dekalb, IL

4 beds | 3 baths | 2,080 sq.ft.

$330,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.39%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.03%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2288

Traditional Rental Income: $2536

Airbnb ROI: 2.39%

Traditional ROI: 5.03%

1323 Vienna Boulevard

Dekalb, IL

4 beds | 1 baths | 1,582 sq.ft.

$264,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.74%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.82%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2288

Traditional Rental Income: $1739

Airbnb ROI: 3.74%

Traditional ROI: 3.82%

607 N 9th Street

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 1 baths | 832 sq.ft.

$195,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.97%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.43%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1558

Traditional Rental Income: $1749

Airbnb ROI: 1.97%

Traditional ROI: 5.43%

849 N 11th Street

Dekalb, IL

2 beds | 1 baths | 1,400 sq.ft.

$225,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.31%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.39%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1719

Traditional Rental Income: $1687

Airbnb ROI: 3.31%

Traditional ROI: 5.39%

121 Wendell Place

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,268 sq.ft.

$285,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.77%

Traditional cash on cash: 6.74%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1558

Traditional Rental Income: $2713

Airbnb ROI: 0.77%

Traditional ROI: 6.74%

437 W HILLCREST DRIVE

Dekalb, IL

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

$282,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.59%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.34%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1558

Traditional Rental Income: $2107

Airbnb ROI: 0.59%

Traditional ROI: 4.34%

216 Fairmont Drive

Dekalb, IL

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,524 sq.ft.

$275,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.63%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.96%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1558

Traditional Rental Income: $1973

Airbnb ROI: 0.63%