$274,900
PENDING $25K PRICE DROP

212 Forsythe Ln Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated payment $2,204/month

Total Views 6,687
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,529 Sq Ft
$109 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

This large, all brick ranch was custom designed and built for former DeKalb Mayor and IL State Representative Joe Ebbesen. It boasts a 2500+ square ft home on an almost half acre lot in the desirable Town & County Estates Subdivision on DeKalb's North side. The home features a large Living and combined dining room with plenty of space to entertain, large eat in kitchen, rear den with custom fire place, 3 large bedrooms, first floor laundry, and 2.5 baths. Full unfinished basement is a great blank slate for rec areas, work shop, or storage areas. There is also a 2 car attached garage, and large concrete driveway for plenty of off street parking. Covered patio on the east keeps you out of the weather or enjoy the sunshine on a large concrete patio overlooking the back yard! The home is in need of some updating and is being offered AS-IS but would make the perfect home to move in and update as you go! New roof in 2022 with warranty remaining, and new 200 amp breaker panel in June of 2025. This one won't last long priced under $300k.

Listing Agent

Joshua Hickey

Bearrows Real Estate & Auction Co License #475137179 Listed on: 07/14/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,469

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125x155.25x123.5x156

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,529 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Jefferson Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,469

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: Ranch
  • 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: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Electric Oven
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2529
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2529
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2529
  • Basement Sq Ft: 2529
  • Fireplace Location: Den/Library
  • Square Footage Comments: Square footage estimate measured from the inside full basement dimensions.
  • Total Sq Ft: 5058
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 2529
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2529
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 274900
  • Lot Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • 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

  • Elementary School: Jefferson Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Dimensions: 125X155.25X123.5X156
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8469.18
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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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 $8,592 $117,305 $18,129 $99,176
2023 $8,592 $102,280 $15,807 $86,473
2022 $8,325 $93,381 $18,040 $75,341
2021 $8,475 $87,583 $16,920 $70,663
2020 $8,646 $86,187 $16,650 $69,537
2019 $8,426 $82,801 $15,996 $66,805
2018 $8,183 $79,994 $15,454 $64,540
2017 $8,208 $76,895 $14,855 $62,040
2016 $8,082 $74,954 $14,480 $60,474
2015 -- $71,020 $13,720 $57,300
2014 -- $71,765 $19,852 $51,913
2013 -- $75,383 $20,853 $54,530
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Price Changed $274,900 -8.3% $109 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $299,900 -- $119 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $127,500 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12418935

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-14-156-003