MULTIPLE OFFERS - HIGHEST AND BEST BY NOON ON 4/27!! Call your agent to schedule your showing now! Don't wait to come see this charming ~ all brick ~ cape cod with a red tin roof! This welcoming home features hardwood floors throughout (ex: kitchen and baths). The main level features freshly painted living and dining rooms with large, wood framed windows that allow for natural light. The first floor bedroom is currently being used as an office and offers a large closet and is just down the hall from the full bathroom. The kitchen has been freshly painted and features two toned cabinets, a backsplash and space under the window for a small table to enjoy your meals while enjoying views of the expansive backyard! Upstairs you will find 2 nice sized bedrooms and a convenient 1/2 bath. Head on down to the full unfinished basement and you will find plenty of space for storage, laundry area and large slop sink. The extra long driveway leads to an oversized one car garage that is equipped with electric. You'll want to spend your free time enjoying the spacious and fully fenced backyard that includes a garden area, large cement patio (32 x 13) and brick paver patio with built in fire pit - perfect for entertaining! Garage Roof - 2024, Manual garage door - 2022, Water Heater - 2022! Conveniently located near NIU, I-88, shops and blocks from downtown!
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$216,000
821 N 5th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
3beds
1,125sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
8,145.72 Square Feet Lot
$216,100 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$1,989 Estimated rent
Home value
$216,100
$194,000 - $240,000
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Extra long drivewayHardwood floors throughoutRed tin roof
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
James DuMont 815-762-0085,
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Bought with:
Karyn Dulin, ABR,GRI,SRES
Great Western Properties
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12622891
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,125 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,145 sqft
- Dimensions: 173X56X146X50
Details
- Parcel number: 0814378006
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Sold | $216,000+8.1%$192/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12622891 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $199,900$178/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12622891 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Contingent | $199,900$178/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12622891 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900$178/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12622891 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,133 -1.3% | $57,871 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $4,185 +3.4% | $50,459 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $4,049 -1.7% | $46,068 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $4,118 -2% | $43,208 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $4,199 +2.7% | $42,519 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $4,089 +3% | $40,848 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $3,969 -0.2% | $39,463 +4% |
| 2017 | $3,978 +1.6% | $37,934 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $3,914 | $36,976 +5.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $35,035 -2.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $35,877 -4.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $37,686 -8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $41,382 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $45,460 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $48,060 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $51,171 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $50,415 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $48,889 +36% |
| 2006 | -- | $35,954 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60115
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Littlejohn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10De Kalb High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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