$229,900
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207 River Dr Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated payment $1,598/month

Total Views 1,757
3 Beds
1 Bath
896 Sq Ft
$257 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Mature Trees
  • Home Office
  • Patio

About This Home

Welcome to 207 River Dr in DeKalb's desirable Tilton Park neighborhood! This ranch home offers a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for comfortable single-level living with room to add their own personal touches. The home features a functional layout, a full partially finished basement for additional living, recreation, hobby, or storage space, and several important updates already completed, including a roof replaced in 2015, newer sump pump, and newer water softener. While some paint and modifications may be desired, the home provides a solid foundation for building equity and creating a space that fits your style. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard, perfect for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply relaxing. A standout feature is the detached shed, which is already wired and ready for electric service to be connected. Complete with a loft and window air conditioning unit, this versatile space is ideal for a workshop, hobby room, creative studio, storage area, or private getaway. Conveniently located near the Kishwaukee River, Hopkins Park/Pool, nature trails, schools, shopping, dining, Northern Illinois University, and downtown DeKalb, this property offers the combination of location, potential, and value that buyers are searching for. If you have been looking for an affordable ranch home with an over sized 1 car garage, a fenced yard, usable basement space, and a unique outbuilding full of possibilities, schedule your private showing soon and see everything 207 River Dr has to offer.

Listing Agent

Elissa Jarke

Century 21 Circle License #475201316 Listed on: 06/16/2026

Century 21 Circle

Co-Listing Agent

Dennis Maakestad

Century 21 Circle License #475127359

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60x120
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 896 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Tilton Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,311

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Tilton Park
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 896
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Office
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 896
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced, Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s), On Street, Garage Faces Front
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, On Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X120
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4311
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $3,929 $60,581 $10,539 $50,042
2024 $3,976 $55,320 $9,624 $45,696
2023 $3,976 $48,234 $8,391 $39,843
2022 $3,844 $44,037 $9,576 $34,461
2021 $3,907 $41,302 $8,981 $32,321
2020 $3,984 $40,644 $8,838 $31,806
2019 $3,878 $39,047 $8,491 $30,556
2018 $3,762 $37,723 $8,203 $29,520
2017 $3,769 $36,261 $7,885 $28,376
2016 $3,708 $35,346 $7,686 $27,660
2015 -- $33,491 $7,283 $26,208
2014 -- $33,926 $10,538 $23,388
2013 -- $35,636 $11,069 $24,567
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2026 06/16/26 For Sale $229,900 -- $257 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $128,000 --
Warranty Deed $159,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $125,681 FHA
Previous Owner $159,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Elissa Jarke

Century 21 Circle

(844) 780-2398

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12677494

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APN: 08-14-127-004

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