Seller's Agent in 2025
Joshua Hickey
Bearrows Real Estate & Auction Co
(815) 739-1030
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
212 Forsythe Ln Dekalb, IL 60115
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,529
Sq Ft
0.44
Acres
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- Porch
- Patio
- Wood Frame Window
- Walk-In Closet
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of September 2025This 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
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
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 14, 2025
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Ebbesen Jane K
Bought by
Cooper Grant
Seller's Agent
Joshua Hickey
Bearrows Real Estate & Auction Co
Buyer's Agent
Grant Cooper
Grant Cooper Designated Managing Broker
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-8.3%
Views
115
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
69.44%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 2, 2021
Sold by
Ebbesen Jay R
Bought by
Ebbesen Jane K
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $275,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $127,500 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 09/03/25 | Sold | $275,000 | 0.0% | $109 / Sq Ft |
| 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)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joshua Hickey
-
Grant Cooper
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Grant Cooper
Grant Cooper Designated Managing Broker
(815) 756-4444
2 in this area
5 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12418935
APN: 08-14-156-003
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