Charming Cape Cod updated throughout with all permits pulled! Super cute 3-bedroom, 2 bath home and completely move-in ready. The home has many updates which include: plumbing, 100-amp electrical service, flooring, most new windows, doors, kitchen, appliances bathrooms furnace and A/C unit. 3 CAR GARAGE and Extra wide driveway leads to 4 more parking spaces, formal dining, huge family room with fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases, first floor bath, 2 first-floor bedrooms, and Master Bedroom on the 2nd floor. Spacious patio is lined with perennial flowers, concrete driveway, and deep yard with mature trees and plantings. Almost finished Basement with a full bath and family room. Convenient location near NIU University, park, schools, shopping and I-88 access. Being sold in "AS IS" condition.
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$260,000
518 S 6th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
3beds
1,455sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
10,297.58 Square Feet Lot
$276,900 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$1,902 Estimated rent
Home value
$276,900
$224,000 - $343,000
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Almost finished basementPerennial flowersSpacious patioExtra wide drivewayFormal diningBuilt-in bookcases
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Herb Stratman 847-454-1711,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Tanesha McKennie
eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12297705
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 441 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley, Pantry-Closet, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X26
Other
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Bookcases, Pantry, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,455 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 10,297 sqft
- Dimensions: 66 X 165
Details
- Parcel number: 0823358003
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Dekalb
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2025 | Sold | $260,000-1.9%$179/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297705 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2025 | Contingent | $265,000$182/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297705 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Price change | $265,000-1.9%$182/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297705 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $270,000+10.2%$186/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12297705 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2023 | Sold | $245,000+2.5%$168/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11721132 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2023 | Contingent | $239,000$164/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11721132 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $239,000$164/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11721132 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2023 | Contingent | $239,000$164/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11721132 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $239,000-0.4%$164/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11721132 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678483 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2023 | Price change | $240,000-1.2%$165/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678483 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2023 | Price change | $243,000-0.8%$167/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678483 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $245,000+81.5%$168/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11678483 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2022 | Sold | $135,000-9.9%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2022 | Contingent | $149,900$103/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11480557 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $149,900-4.5%$103/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11480557 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2009 | Sold | $157,000-14.7%$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2009 | Listing removed | $184,000$126/sqft |
Source: Century 21 #21D2280 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2008 | Listed for sale | $184,000$126/sqft |
Source: Century 21 #21D2280 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,756 -2.9% | $72,246 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $5,930 +2% | $62,993 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $5,812 -2.6% | $57,512 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $5,969 -2.2% | $53,941 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $6,104 +2% | $53,081 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $5,984 +2.4% | $50,995 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $5,843 -0.9% | $49,266 +4% |
| 2017 | $5,899 +1.1% | $47,357 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $5,833 | $46,161 +5.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $43,738 +0.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $43,475 -4.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,666 -11.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,857 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $56,967 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,179 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $64,074 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $63,127 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $61,217 +16.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $52,378 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60115
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Founders Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Huntley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10De Kalb High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Founders Elementary School
- Middle: Huntley 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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