Real Estate Investing in Dalzell, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 706 • Bureau County

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Should you buy in Dalzell, IL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GREAT FIT
Grade A (93/100)

Strong fundamentals — affordable, appreciating, and stable. A confident pick for primary residence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

Rare combination of both appreciation and cash flow. These markets don't last long — worth serious consideration.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $165,807
Avg Monthly Rent $999
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Dalzell Real Estate

Dalzell in Illinois is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Dalzell is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

decisively Dalzell's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Dalzell — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Ottawa, IL

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Avg Home Value
$165,807
Avg Monthly Rent
$999
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ottawa, IL metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
0/2
28 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Ottawa, IL metro
28
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Dalzell, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalzell, IL

Is Dalzell, IL landlord-friendly?

IL ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Dalzell generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What approach is best for Dalzell, IL real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Dalzell, IL is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is Dalzell in IL worth investing in?

Investors tracking Dalzell, IL will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $166K median home values and $999/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting reliable returns.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Dalzell, IL?

For house hackers, Dalzell, IL is a challenging. The $999/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $166K property.

What price range are homes in Dalzell, IL?

The median home value in Dalzell, IL is roughly $166K. That puts it reasonable relative to the IL statewide average.

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