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$170,000
246 Miller Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
4beds
2,583sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.61 Acres Lot
$266,500 Zestimate®
$66/sqft
$2,137 Estimated rent
Home value
$266,500
$221,000 - $309,000
$2,137/mo
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Fernando Godoy, ABR,CSC,PSA,RENE,SFR,SRS 773-613-9900,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Maribel Lopez, CSC
Keller Williams Infinity
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12044127
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 464 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X16
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X5
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X17
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 476 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X17
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,868
- Total interior livable area: 2,583 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
- Dimensions: 104 X 43.2 X 62.2 X 123 X 130 X 10.9 X 104.9 X 71.5 X 14.6
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0815481001
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Dekalb
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $2,700$1/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528737 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,700$1/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528737 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2024 | Sold | $170,000+0.1%$66/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12044127 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2024 | Sold | $169,767$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,225 +4% | $103,244 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $7,909 +2.7% | $90,020 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $7,699 -2.1% | $82,188 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $7,866 -2.1% | $77,085 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $8,033 +2.4% | $75,856 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $7,848 +2.7% | $72,875 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $7,639 -0.6% | $70,404 +4% |
| 2017 | $7,682 +1.4% | $67,677 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $7,578 | $65,968 +5.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $62,505 +1.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $61,373 -4.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $64,467 -8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $70,788 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $77,763 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,951 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $87,256 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $85,967 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $83,366 +3.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $80,898 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North 5th Ward
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10De Kalb High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Littlejohn Elementary School
- Middle: Clinton Rosette Middle School
- High: De Kalb High School
- 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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- Illinois
- DeKalb County
- Dekalb
- 60115
- North 5th Ward
- 246 Miller Ave
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