Welcome to 304 Cotton Ave! This fully rebuilt 3-bedroom, 1-bath solid brick ranch overlooks League of Women Voters Park and offers stunning sunrise views in a quiet, no-through street setting with no side or rear neighbors. Inside, enjoy new LVP flooring, a brand-new kitchen with all new appliances, and a breakfast bar perfect for everyday dining. The layout includes a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, a fully remodeled bathroom, two additional bedrooms (one with a walk-in closet), and a family/TV room featuring a large picture window overlooking the park. Over $146,000 in professional improvements have just been completed and are included in the purchase price, offering exceptional value and minimal maintenance costs for years to come-comparable to new construction homes costing much more. The home was completely reconstructed to new-home standards from its 8-inch solid masonry structure outward. All work was completed under a City of DeKalb building permit for "complete house reconstruction to new home standards," with four city inspections (masonry, framing/mechanical rough-in, insulation, and final occupancy). Fully inspected, city-approved, and built to modern codes, this home provides peace of mind, long-term durability, and like-new quality-all in a convenient, park-view location. A list of all improvements is included in the additional documents.
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$237,000
304 Cotton Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
3beds
1,428sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
-- sqft lot
$243,800 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$1,708 Estimated rent
Home value
$243,800
$195,000 - $302,000
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Solid brick ranchStunning sunrise viewsBrand-new kitchenFully remodeled bathroomBreakfast barNew lvp flooring
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Listed by:
Mary Nelson 815-751-0846,
O'Neil Property Group, LLC
Bought with:
Kelly Schmidt, SFR
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12502445
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Storage
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Storage
- Level: Main
- Area: 230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X23
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Crawl Space,None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Dimensions: 151.20 X 64.10 X 155 X 64
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0824352036
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Dekalb
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $146,790
- Annual tax amount: $3,898
- Date on market: 10/23/2025
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $237,000$166/sqft |
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| 12/11/2025 | Pending sale | $237,000$166/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Contingent | $237,000$166/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $237,000-5.2%$166/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $250,000-8.4%$175/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $273,000+465.2%$191/sqft |
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| 2/23/2016 | Sold | $48,299-22%$34/sqft |
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| 11/14/2015 | Price change | $61,900-4.8%$43/sqft |
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| 10/15/2015 | Price change | $65,000-13.3%$46/sqft |
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| 9/13/2015 | Price change | $75,000-3.8%$53/sqft |
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| 8/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $77,950+35.6%$55/sqft |
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| 6/4/2015 | Listing removed | $57,500$40/sqft |
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| 3/13/2015 | Price change | $57,500-7.1%$40/sqft |
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| 1/15/2015 | Price change | $61,900-4.6%$43/sqft |
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| 10/15/2014 | Price change | $64,900-10.5%$45/sqft |
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| 7/3/2014 | Pending sale | $72,500$51/sqft |
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| 6/21/2014 | Listed for sale | $72,500$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,898 -2.9% | $48,930 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $4,016 +2% | $42,662 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $3,936 -2.6% | $38,950 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $4,043 -2.2% | $36,532 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $4,134 +2% | $35,949 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $4,053 +2.4% | $34,537 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $3,957 -0.9% | $33,366 +4% |
| 2017 | $3,995 +1.1% | $32,074 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $3,951 | $31,264 +5.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $29,623 -1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $30,004 -4.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $31,517 -8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $34,608 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $38,018 -4.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,972 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $42,560 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $41,931 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $40,663 +14.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $35,404 |
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Neighborhood: 60115
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Founders Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10De Kalb High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 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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