$274,160Average Value$166Average Price per Sq Ft27Homes For Sale
Suburban city with a small college town feel
With rural farmland in the south and sprawling suburbia in the north, DeKalb provides residents with a small-town atmosphere without being distanced from parks, schools and amenities. Northern Illinois University, home of the Huskies, is found in the northwestern region of DeKalb, creating a college-town atmosphere in the surrounding streets north of Lincoln Highway. "DeKalb is a wonderful community to settle in. We offer that small-town feel but have a wonderful university and all it offers in terms of sporting events, musical concerts and big-name shows at the convocation center," says local real estate agent and longtime DeKalb resident Rorry Heide with RE/MAX Experience. "We also have the small town venue of the Egyptian theater for local productions, a small theater production company and many specialty restaurants & shops."
Back Alley Market showcases local makers in downtown DeKalb.
Families gather for DeKalb Kite Fest on breezy autumn weekends.
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Mix of vintage and modern homes
Homes in DeKalb range from late 19th-century construction to modern builds from the early 2000s, with split-level and ranch styles prominent south of the university and modern transitional-style homes dominating the north side of town. DeKalb also features townhouses and multi-family homes, with two and three-bed flats/condominiums for sale or rent. While area homes located east of the university lie on smaller, quarter-acre lots, expansive multi-acre lots sit among the surrounding farmlands outside the area's more populous suburban streets. DeKalb home sizes range from 900 to 5,700 square feet, and list prices fall between $100,000 and $600,000.
Modern ranch-style homes with attached garages are common in DeKalb.
Midcentury homes are common south of the university in DeKalb.
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Highly regarded high school
Area kids attend schools in the DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428, including Lincoln Elementary and Huntley Middle, both rated a C-plus by Niche. After Huntley, students head to DeKalb High, which Niche gives a B-plus and considers the best public high school in DeKalb County.
Niche rates DeKalb High a B-plus, the county’s top public high school.
Lincoln Elementary in District 428 serves families in DeKalb.
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University buses and accessible highways
University students and daily commuters will find several City of DeKalb Public Transit bus stops near campus and around town. For those looking to catch a flight at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, about an hour away, or make the 65-mile journey to downtown Chicago, Interstate 88 is easily accessible from Dekalb's southern end.
City of DeKalb Public Transit links campus and neighborhoods across town.
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport takes about 15 million passengers in a year.
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Plenty of opportunities to eat and shop
Hungry residents can fill their growling bellies at one of the numerous local or chain restaurants found throughout DeKalb. Ellwood Steak and Fish House provides patrons with an upscale dining experience, while Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., located among the southern farmlands of DeKalb, allows locals to sit back and enjoy spirits and cocktails in a relaxed, rustic atmosphere. In downtown DeKalb, there's a wealth of shops to peruse and more local restaurants to try out, including Tapa La Luna, for tasty tapas and live music. Locals also have plenty of nearby places to pick up groceries and other daily essentials, including Aldi, Walmart, Target and Best Buy. For some weekend family fun, there's the Star Worlds Arcade, which has entertained the community for the past 30 years with a rotation of more than 100 games.
Fall Food Truck Wednesday runs Aug 28–Oct 30 each week at NIU.
Enjoy a night out with the kids at Star Worlds Arcade in Dekalb.
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Local parks and golf courses for outdoor fun
Parks and neighborhood playgrounds are peppered throughout DeKalb. Hopkins Park provides locals with baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, an amphitheater and a community building, and a short drive to the north, there's Katz Dog Park, where 2.5 fenced-in acres of grassy paths allow for off-leash exercise within the larger Katz Park. With multiple golf facilities in the neighborhood’s borders, golf enthusiasts have their pick of courses. Kishwaukee Country Club, along with its pool, tennis courts and indoor lounge, has 18 holes across its 75-acre, tree-lined course. Farther south, River Heights Golf Course features scenic greens on either side of the Kishwaukee River. The area's 28-acre P.A. Nehring Forest Preserve, also located near the Kishwaukee, is perfect for a woodland stroll in the fresh air, with its paved and grass walking trails, or for a bit of fishing along the tranquil river bank.
Scenic Rotary Park in Dekalb Illinois is perfect for nature lovers.
River Heights Golf Course lines the Kishwaukee River with scenic greens.
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Corn harvest and Huskie football festivities
DeKalb is popping all year round with event and festival fun, including the annual Corn Fest. This three-day festival began as a simple harvest-time corn boil that grew into a long-standing area tradition with live musical performances, a carnival, a family-friendly beer garden, a craft fair and more. There's also Polar Palooza with a ton of wintertime outdoor activities, including ice skating and a snowman head-building contest, and folks don't like to miss NIU's homecoming game and festivities when the city gathers downtown to celebrate their beloved Huskies.
The three-day DeKalb Corn Fest is a long-running harvest tradition.
DeKalb Corn Fest brings live music, a carnival, and a craft fair downtown.
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On average, homes in Dekalb, IL sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Dekalb, IL over the last 12 months is $260,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Spacious and updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home on a beautifully landscaped half-acre lot. This property offers exceptional indoor and outdoor living with an upgraded kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, solid-surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. The vaulted dining room includes a bay window, and the bright living room offers hardwood flooring. A stunning sunroom
Last contract fell through due to financing. Move in ready! This main floor two bedroom, one bathroom condo located close to parks and schools is perfect for anyone looking for an exterior maintenance free lifestyle. Including main floor laundry and garage, plus included appliances. Association dues cover water/sewer/garbage and lawn care/snow removal. Make it yours today before it's too late.
Exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Northern Illinois University's student housing market. 919 Greenbrier Rd is a 24-unit student living property currently leased by the fraternity SAE, offering immediate cash flow and built-in occupancy. With capacity for up to 48 tenants, this property is ideally structured for high-yield student housing. Each unit is outfitted with essential
Exciting location across from the DeKalb High School and minutes to the NIU campus yet the property is Unincorporated. The structures on the property will need to be razed. Do not enter. The value is in the land.
ADORABLE CONDO IN THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL DISTRICT! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath unit offers fantastic space and maintenance-free living in an all-brick building. Enjoy a spacious kitchen with ample cabinet storage and room for a table, plus two generously sized bedrooms. One bathroom in the en suite and the other is a full hall bathroom with shower/tub combo. Convenient first-floor (garden)
NEW CONSTRUCTION, BEAUTIFUL SAMUEL MODEL RANCH HOME!! 4 Bedroom 2 Full bath located in a great community of Bridges of Rivermist! Expansive open-concept layout, seamlessly blending the kitchen, dining, and living areas for effortless flow and connectivity. The kitchen features shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, and an island with bar stool seating. Soaring ceilings and abundant natural light
**SOLD DURING PROCESSING** NEW CONSTRUCTION! FABULOUS WESLEY MODEL RANCH HOME!! 3 Bedroom 2 Full bath located in the lovely Bridges of Rivermist community! Expansive open-concept layout, seamlessly blending the kitchen, dining, and living areas for effortless flow and connectivity. The kitchen features white or grey cabinetry, granite countertops, and an island with bar stool seating. Soaring
NEW CONSTRUCTION! FABULOUS WESLEY MODEL RANCH HOME!! 3 Bedroom 2 Full bath located in the lovely Bridges of Rivermist community! Expansive open-concept layout, seamlessly blending the kitchen, dining, and living areas for effortless flow and connectivity. The kitchen features white or grey cabinetry, granite countertops, and an island with bar stool seating. Soaring ceilings and abundant natural
BRAND NEW, CHARLOTTE MODEL RANCH HOME WITH BEAUTIFUL OPEN CONCEPT!!! Another spectacular project in the desirable Richland Trails subdivision! 3 BR, 2 FULL BATH home with stunning features throughout! The kitchen features beautiful white or grey cabinetry, granite countertops, and an island with barstool seating that opens into your dining and great room! Vaulted ceilings in the living, dining,
BRAND NEW WESTCHESTER MODEL, WITH FANTASTIC OPEN FLOOR PLAN!! Another spectacular new construction project in the desirable Richland Trails subdivision! 4 BR, 2 FULL bath home with stunning features throughout! Vaulted ceilings in living, dining, and kitchen! The kitchen features beautiful white or grey cabinetry, granite countertops, and an island with barstool seating that opens into your
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained ranch offering true move-in-ready living. Thoughtfully updated and meticulously cared for, this home features numerous major upgrades for comfort and peace of mind-including a 14kW Generac whole-house generator so you're never without power. Recent improvements include a high-efficiency furnace with Fresh-Aire UV APCO-X system and humidifier (2015),
8 parcels totaling 226+ acres. Over 3000 linier feet of frontage on Peace Rd. Future access possible from County Farm, Enterprise, and Peace. Located near the DeKalb airport. Zoned AG. Note; 25 acres are annexed into DeKalb with a HI PD-I future zoning, remaining acreage is not annexed. Property is in the Enterprise zone. Potential future use as industrial, office research, or transportation.
Build your dream home on this vacant lot in a country subdivision on the south side of DeKalb. No HOA, small community close to I88. Utilities already there, roads and street lights. Walking path on site. A little bit of the country but minutes away from shopping, entertainment, banking and more!
Visit for the location, stay for the lifestyle in one of the premier apartment communities in DeKalb, IL. Our open 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartment homes have plenty of space to personalize and all the amenities of home. Located right next door to Northern Illinois University, with a Huskie bus stop in the parking lot, living in and getting around DeKalb has never been easier or more convenient. Take
22 Bedroom Rooming House located on Northern Illinois University Campus. Private Rooms available, 140 Sq. Ft, for $650 a month which includes utilities and Wi-Fi! Leases are for 1 Year, and Tenants pay First Month and Last Month Rent and a Security deposit. Shorter Term Leases Available for additional Cost. Some Double Rooms may also be Available! No Pets! This Brick and Frame Ranch was Formerly
A place where the best aspects of the DeKalb and Northern Illinois University communities are at your fingertips. Located right behind Huskie Stadium, and with a Huskie bus stop less than block away, living in and getting around DeKalb has never been easier or more convenient. Don't forget to ask us about our updated apartment options! Lincolnshire West lets you enjoy campus life, tap into the
Nice 2 story home for rent in The Knolls. This home is available for immediate occupancy. Nice location near NIU, I88, shopping and restaurants. This home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a partially finished basement. The eat-in kitchen has sliders leading to the back yard with a shed and patio. The main floor offers a family room with fireplace, dining room, first floor primary suite, laundry
Cornerstone DeKalb – Modern Living in the Heart of DowntownWelcome to Cornerstone DeKalb, a modern apartment community offering elevated comfort and convenience in the center of Downtown DeKalb. Built in 2018, this four-story building features 51 spacious one-bedroom apartments and three main-floor retail spaces, home to local favorites like Barb City Bagels, D’Reme Nail Salon, and
BEAUTIFUL HUGE 2BR, 2BTH RANCH STYLE DUPLEX FOR RENT. TOTALLY REFRESHED INTERIOR: NEW FLOORING, LIGHTING, PLUMBING FIXTURES, NEW APPLIANCES, FRESHLY PAINTED AND SO MUCH MORE! EVERYTHING IS ON ONE FLOOR FOR EASY LIVING! MINUTES AWAY FROM NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL, NIU, MOVIE THEATERS, MAJOR SHOPPING CENTERS & RESTAURANTS. SPACIOUS ROOMS, LARGE KITCHEN, TALL CEILINGS, 2 BATHTUBS, LARGE WALK IN SHOWER,
BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION - City Hall Suites currently under development with 1 BD | 1 BA units available for move-in beginning 8/1/2024 and 2 BD | 2 BA units coming Fall 2024! Professional photography still to come. All units include luxury vinyl plank flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer/dryer, glass step-in showers, soft close cabinets and more! Select
Step into exceptional value and modern comfort in this beautifully completely updated 3-bedroom, 2-FULL bathroom townhome. The spacious, open-concept living area flows seamlessly into an upgraded kitchen featuring white 42" cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of prep space for everyday cooking or entertaining. A sliding glass door leads you to a private balcony/deck-perfect for
Varsity Square Apartments offers affordable, convenient living just four blocks from Northern Illinois University. Choose from updated studio and one-bedroom apartments featuring smart layouts, air conditioning, and on-site laundry. With courtyard grills, 24-hour access, a pet-friendly policy, and a location close to campus, shopping, and public transit, Varsity Square delivers comfort and
Looking for off-campus student apartments in DeKalb, IL near NIU? University Plaza Apartments provides the best student living for Huskies! Located less than 0.1 miles from the NIU campus, our fully-furnished 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments make walking to class and downtown DeKalb easy. Enjoy high-speed internet and utilities included. Our resident clubhouse features a 24-hour fitness center,
Prairie Creek Townhomes offers 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhomes for rent in DeKalb, IL. Located near I-88 and Northern Illinois University. Our townhomes feature private entrances, an attached two-car garage, vaulted ceilings, skylights in select units, a full-size washer and dryer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, central air and heat, and a fireplace in select units. Cats are welcome with
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