$294,000
SOLD JUN 29, 2026

12539 Fairview Dr Dekalb, IL 60115

Cortland Area
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
1.5 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 29, 2026

$134 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Backs to Open Ground
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of June 2026

Opportunity is knocking with this charming 1.5 acre farmette in DeKalb! Offering over 2,200 square feet of living space, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is full of character and ready for its next chapter. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors, ornate molding details, and a flexible first floor office perfect for working from home or creating a cozy den. The spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances and flows seamlessly into the main living areas. An unfinished basement provides additional storage. Outside is where this property truly shines. With 1.5 acres of land, you'll enjoy privacy, open space, and endless possibilities, whether you envision gardens, hobby farming, outdoor entertaining, or simply peaceful country-style living close to town. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or those needing extra storage will love the total 5.5 car garage capacity with two separate garages, providing flexibility for equipment, toys, or workshop space. Major updates include a new septic system and a main house roof completed in 2019, offering peace of mind as you bring your vision to life. Bring your ideas and personal touches to make this home truly your own. The bones, space, and setting create an incredible opportunity to build equity and make it your own. If you've been dreaming of owning a piece of land with room to grow, this DeKalb farmette is your chance to turn potential into reality.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Mobile

Hometown Realty Group License #471019198 Listed on: 05/04/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Hebert Garcia

Century 21 Integra License #475140705

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,775

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Backs to Open Ground
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 5.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,775

Lot Details

1.5 Acres

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: Unknown
  • 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
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 2200
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Backs to Open Grnd
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5.5
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Circular Driveway, Garage, Yes, Detached
  • ParkingTotal: 5.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.5
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4775.1
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2020
Closed on
Aug 27, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Evangeline Velazquez
Elm Street REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Miller
Re/Max of Rock Valley
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$183,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-12.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.07%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$151,731
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$138,242

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $183,000 Atg
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 New Conventional
Closed $6,000 Unknown
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/29/2026 06/29/26 Sold $294,000 -0.3% $134 / Sq Ft
05/08/2026 05/08/26 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2026 05/04/26 For Sale $294,900 +61.1% $134 / Sq Ft
08/27/2020 08/27/20 Sold $183,000 -12.9% $92 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/18/2020 07/18/20 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2020 07/08/20 For Sale $210,000 -- $105 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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
2025 $4,775 $77,611 $26,467 $51,144
2024 $5,122 $72,963 $24,882 $48,081
2023 $5,122 $68,260 $23,278 $44,982
2022 $5,182 $65,146 $22,216 $42,930
2021 $5,241 $62,026 $21,152 $40,874
2020 $4,444 $45,865 $20,492 $25,373
2019 $4,325 $43,940 $19,632 $24,308
2018 $3,045 $41,076 $18,088 $22,988
2017 $2,958 $39,105 $17,220 $21,885
2016 $2,772 $36,753 $16,184 $20,569
2015 -- $34,513 $15,198 $19,315
2014 -- $33,218 $14,628 $18,590
2013 -- $34,423 $15,159 $19,264
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12637457

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-30-400-003

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