This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse-style home offers endless potential and more space than meets the eye. Situated on a corner lot within walking distance to downtown DeKalb, schools, and shopping, the property features a heated enclosed front porch that could make a perfect sitting or reading room. The adjoining living room is filled with natural sunlight, creating a welcoming space for entertaining, while the formal dining room, with large windows and a spacious closet, sets the stage for everyday meals and holiday gatherings. Both the dining and living rooms have been freshly painted and feature drywall walls, with hardwood floors beneath the carpet. The large kitchen provides abundant cabinetry and countertop space, along with room for a table or island, making it ideal for those who love to cook. A first-floor laundry combined with a half bath is conveniently located next to the kitchen, and a side entrance with a mudroom offers practical storage for coats and shoes. Upstairs, three generously sized bedrooms all feature hardwood floors and ample closet space, including a primary suite with a walkin closet. The walls throughout this level have been freshly drywalled and painted, and a full bath plus attic access complete the second level. The basement includes a rec room awaiting your finishing touches, a concrete floor poured in the 70s (a flood occurred in the 70s, but no water since), and a back half perfect for storage, along with a full, updated bathroom. Mechanical updates include furnace (2021); most windows were replaced. Outside, the corner lot offers plenty of room to fence for pets or play, and the detached two-car garage, less than 15 years old, is a great bonus. Close to schools, shopping, medical facilities, and interstate access, this home is ready for your imagination to transform it into your forever home.
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$195,500
844 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
3beds
1,785sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$199,400 Zestimate®
$110/sqft
$2,336 Estimated rent
Home value
$199,400
$162,000 - $245,000
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Corner lotHeated enclosed front porchHardwood floorsAttic access
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Maria Pena-Graham, ABR,GRI 815-756-2557,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Silvia Parra
Home Sellers Realty Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12530626
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Country Kitchen), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X19
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X6
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X20
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X23
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Dormer
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,677
- Total interior livable area: 1,785 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Dimensions: 54.70x23.59x180x7x180
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0822477051
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Cedar
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- 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: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Sold | $195,500-9.1%$110/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12530626 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Pending sale | $215,000$120/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12530626 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2025 | Contingent | $215,000$120/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12530626 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000$120/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12530626 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,833 -15.4% | $65,256 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $2,166 -6.9% | $56,898 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $2,326 -8.7% | $51,947 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $2,547 -3.8% | $48,721 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $2,646 -2% | $47,944 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $2,700 -1.1% | $46,060 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $2,729 -4.8% | $44,498 +4% |
| 2017 | $2,866 -1.4% | $42,774 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $2,908 | $41,694 +5.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $39,505 -1.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $40,149 -4.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $42,173 -8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $46,308 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $50,871 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,625 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $57,096 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $56,252 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $54,550 +22.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $44,626 |
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Neighborhood: 60115
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Founders Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Huntley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10De Kalb High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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