$250,000

208 W Locust St Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated payment $1,813/month

Total Views 34,186
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,320 Sq Ft
$108 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Deck
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

Rare opportunity to own in DeKalb's incredible "Elwood Historic District". A beautiful Victorian with major curb-appeal centrally located a block from Lincoln Highway. This 4 bedroom up, 2 bath home is located on wide, tree-lined Locust Street. Walk or bike easily to NIU campus and downtown shopping district. Grand tall ceilings, generous room shapes, 4 bedrooms upstairs plus a main floor room perfect as an Office or additional bedroom. Original hard wood floors throughout along with original woodwork, hutch and stairs. Remodeled Kitchen is open to a large seating area with easy access to a spacious deck and charming, fenced-in backyard. This is a great place for entertaining! This historic home would serve easily as a main residence or as an investment rental. Newer furnace (2021). A large part of sewer line recently replaced (2021). New solar panels lower utility costs! Shared driveway with one car garage and exterior shed. A rare Victorian which shines with plenty of natural light in a wonderful location!

Last Listed By

Rebecca Sampson

Brokerocity Inc License #475161663 Listed on: 04/27/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,828

Year Built

  • Built in 1893

Lot Details

  • 7,597 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49x155

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace in Hearth Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,828

Year Built

Built in 1893

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2320
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2320
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement,Other,Bedroom,Dining Room,Hearth Room,Kitchen
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Log
  • List Price: 250000
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Common Area
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1744
  • Lot Dimensions: 49X155
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5828
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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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 $5,828 $71,012 $8,007 $63,005
2023 $5,828 $61,916 $6,981 $54,935
2022 $5,106 $56,529 $7,967 $48,562
2021 $5,203 $53,019 $7,472 $45,547
2020 $5,310 $52,174 $7,353 $44,821
2019 $5,178 $50,124 $7,064 $43,060
2018 $5,032 $48,424 $6,824 $41,600
2017 $5,051 $46,548 $6,560 $39,988
2016 $4,975 $45,372 $6,394 $38,978
2015 -- $42,990 $6,058 $36,932
2014 -- $43,543 $8,765 $34,778
2013 -- $45,738 $9,207 $36,531
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2025 04/27/25 For Sale $250,000 +25.0% $108 / Sq Ft
07/22/2022 07/22/22 Sold $200,000 +0.1% $86 / Sq Ft
06/22/2022 06/22/22 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2022 06/16/22 For Sale $199,900 -- $86 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $200,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $193,000 --
Warranty Deed $199,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $179,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12349281

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-22-278-009