$249,000
PENDING

1208 Gifford St Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated payment $1,846/month

Total Views 5,225
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
$154 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Enclosed patio or porch

About This Home

This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers space, character, and solid craftsmanship throughout. The main level features a spacious, custom kitchen with hardwood floors, eat-in table space, and a built-in desk. Enjoy cozy evenings in the great room with a dual-sided wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, beamed ceiling, built-in shelves, and warm wood paneling accents. The primary suite includes a private bath, with two additional guest bedrooms also located on the main floor. A light-filled three-season room overlooks the backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The living/dining room showcases large windows, built-in shelving, carpeted floors, and shares the dual-sided fireplace.The finished basement adds even more living space, offering a bonus room, a large great room with built-in bar, and a generously sized laundry area with utility sink and laundry chute. Home sold AS-IS. Please note, No FHA or VA financing.

Listing Agent

Alison Rosenow

American Realty Illinois LLC License #471001608 Listed on: 07/14/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,657

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x120
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Chute

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,657

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1967
  • 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
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1620
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 1620
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3240
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1620
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1620
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3240
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1620
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Fencing: Partial
  • List Price: 249000
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Chute
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 80X120
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5656.72
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Range of Values:

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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 $3,011 $71,003 $11,412 $59,591
2023 $3,011 $61,908 $9,950 $51,958
2022 $3,232 $56,521 $11,355 $45,166
2021 $3,540 $53,012 $10,650 $42,362
2020 $3,678 $52,167 $10,480 $41,687
2019 $3,753 $50,117 $10,068 $40,049
2018 $3,794 $48,418 $9,727 $38,691
2017 $3,984 $46,542 $9,350 $37,192
2016 $4,042 $45,367 $9,114 $36,253
2015 -- $42,986 $8,636 $34,350
2014 -- $48,828 $12,495 $36,333
2013 -- $51,290 $13,125 $38,165
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $249,000 -- $154 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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MLS Number: 12419546

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-27-259-008