$285,000
SOLD FEB 7, 2025

115 E Sunset Place Dekalb, IL 60115

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,504 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$189 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to this charming, updated 4+ bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in DeKalb, ideally located just half a block from the elementary school-perfect for families. The home offers a bright and inviting atmosphere with plenty of natural light streaming in throughout the day, especially through the twelve feet long bump-out bay window! Step inside to find lovely oak hardwood flooring decorating the foyer, hallway, and dining room! The gorgeous kitchen is updated with modern finishes, providing both style and functionality for everyday living and top of the line brand new washer and dryer! The spacious living areas flow seamlessly, offering ample room for relaxation and entertaining. The finished basement adds even more living space, perfect for a recreation room, home office, a 5th bedroom, and additional storage! There is original hardwood flooring that is in good condition under the carpet in all three upstairs bedrooms! Enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of a screened-in porch, ideal for summer evenings. The generous yard provides plenty of space for play and gardening, as well as some extra storage space with the new shed! This home is a perfect blend of convenience, modern updates, and comfortable living, all in a fantastic location near highway 88, schools, parks, and local amenities. Don't miss the opportunity to make this your next home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brittany Baie

Siwy Real Estate, Inc. License #475189603 Listed on: 12/30/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Rose Pagonis

Keller Williams Infinity License #475122399

Keller Williams Infinity

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,221

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 74x157x67x156
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,504 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Huntley Middle School
  • De Kalb High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener Leased

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,221

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1504
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Screened Porch, Recreation Room, Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished,Egress Window
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: De Kalb High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Huntley Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2568
  • Lot Dimensions: 74X157X67X156
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5220.88
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2024
Closed on
Feb 3, 2025
Sold by
Ward Leslie and Zwart Frank
Bought by
Drott Andrea J and Drott Karyn
Seller's Agent
Brittany Baie
Siwy Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Rose Pagonis
Keller Williams Infinity
Sold Price
$285,000
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$300,110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,110
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.59%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Outstanding Balance
$226,275
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$73,835

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2023
Sold by
Ward Brent and Ward Leslie
Bought by
Ward Leslie

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2017
Sold by
Griffin Tim D and Drow Susan M
Bought by
Ward Brent and Ward Leslie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,025
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $149,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $228,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,025 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $285,000 -- $189 / Sq Ft
01/01/2025 01/01/25 For Sale -- -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,221 $70,493 $10,556 $59,937
2023 $5,221 $61,464 $9,204 $52,260
2022 $5,065 $56,116 $10,504 $45,612
2021 $5,160 $52,632 $9,852 $42,780
2020 $5,266 $51,793 $9,695 $42,098
2019 $5,135 $49,758 $9,314 $40,444
2018 $4,990 $48,071 $8,998 $39,073
2017 $5,008 $46,208 $8,649 $37,559
2016 $4,934 $45,042 $8,431 $36,611
2015 -- $42,677 $7,988 $34,689
2014 -- $43,308 $11,558 $31,750
2013 -- $45,492 $12,141 $33,351
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12259727

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-27-209-017