Vintage Charm Meets Modern Comfort! Just blocks from vibrant downtown DeKalb, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of character and convenience. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, you'll love the flexible layout with a main-level bedroom and full bath-ideal for guests or single-level living.The updated kitchen shines with custom cabinetry, stylish backsplash, eat-in space, and room to entertain. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a second full bath.Enjoy the warmth of refinished wood floors, thoughtfully updated baths, and a hidden workshop space in the oversized 2.5-car garage-perfect for hobbyists or extra storage.Unwind on the charming front porch, entertain on the back deck, or gather around the fire pit on the charming brick paver patio with timeless character. A side drive offers additional parking.With its blend of vintage details and modern updates, this move-in ready home won't last long-schedule your showing today! Property is an estate, sold AS-IS.
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$242,250
215 S 6th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
3beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$253,500 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$1,993 Estimated rent
Home value
$253,500
$205,000 - $314,000
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Main-level bedroomSide driveFlexible layoutFire pitUpdated bathsHidden workshop spaceUpdated kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Alison Rosenow 815-762-5226,
American Realty Illinois LLC
Bought with:
Jenna Harrolle, ABR,CREN
Hometown Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12426758
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Custom Cabinetry), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Storage Space,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Unassigned, Side Apron, Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Dimensions: 60X156
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 0823306010
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Shake Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Dekalb
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2025 | Sold | $242,250+1.4%$186/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12426758 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Contingent | $239,000$184/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12426758 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,000+273.4%$184/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12426758 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2010 | Sold | $64,000-1.4%$49/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07339629 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $64,900$50/sqft |
Source: Honig Realty, Inc. (dba. Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell) #07339629 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,315 -0.8% | $47,833 +15.2% |
| 2023 | $3,342 +3.7% | $41,507 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $3,223 -1.4% | $37,896 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $3,269 -1.9% | $35,543 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $3,332 +2.9% | $34,977 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $3,239 +3.2% | $33,603 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $3,139 0% | $32,463 +4% |
| 2017 | $3,139 +1.7% | $31,205 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $3,086 | $30,417 +5.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $28,821 -3.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $29,758 -4.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $31,258 -8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $34,323 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $37,706 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,697 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $42,267 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $41,642 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $40,382 +25.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $32,204 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60115
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Founders Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Huntley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10De Kalb High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 428
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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