$265,000
$30K PRICE DROP

223 W Locust St Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated payment $1,865/month

Total Views 103,457
-- Bed
-- Bath
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

An updated rooming house, in a great location close to NIU and downtown within walking distance or close to public transportation. Newer mechanicals furnaces & central air--windows -- plumbing -- some electrical. 3 updated Kitchens and 5 updated baths. If your investor this is ready for you. The potential for great rental income. Owner has other properties in the area and would consider a package deal. Don't miss this opportunity.

Listing Agent

Linda Swenson

Century 21 Circle License #475128581 Listed on: 06/30/2025

Century 21 Circle

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Home Design

  • Rooming House

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • 7 Units

Building Details

  • Electric Expense $1,034
  • Fuel Expense $1,692
  • Insurance Expense $1,238
  • Maintenance Expense $13,245
  • Other Expense $636
  • Trash Expense $1,100
  • Water Sewer Expense $1,100
  • Operating Expense $26,039
  • Gross Income $48,000
  • Net Operating Income $18,309

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,616

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Commercial Sale
  • Property Type: Multi Family 5+
  • Property Sub-Type: Rooming House/SRO
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Information: 24-Hr Notice Required,List Broker Must Accompany
  • Estimated Age: Older
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Possible Use: Multi-Family
  • Fire Protection: Alarm On Site,Fire Extinguisher/s,Smoke or Fire Protectors,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Drive-In Doors: 0
  • Dishwashers: 0
  • Refrigerators: 4
  • Ranges: 3
  • Number of Washers: 1
  • Room: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heat/Ventilation: Forced Air,Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unincorporated (Y/N): No
  • Conversion YN: Y
  • Owners Association (Y/N): No

Fee Information

  • Trash Expense: 1100
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 1100
  • Operating Expense Includes: Licenses,Maintenance,Snow Removal,Trash,Utilities

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 51X8X40X100+X46.66X107.50
  • Zoning: MULTI

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Building Info

  • Building Unit Info: Fire Alarm,No Units Furnished,Smoke/Alarm Detector

Multi Family

  • Net Operating Income: 18309
  • Fuel Expense: 1692
  • Insurance Expense: 1238
  • ElectricExpense: 1034
  • GrossIncome: 48000
  • Maintenance Expense: 13245
  • NumberOfUnitsTotal: 7
  • OperatingExpense: 26039
  • Type Multi-Family: Rooming House/SRO

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5616
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $5,786 $70,502 $8,137 $62,365
2023 $5,786 $61,472 $7,095 $54,377
2022 $5,672 $56,124 $8,098 $48,026
2021 $5,825 $52,639 $7,595 $45,044
2020 $5,957 $51,800 $7,474 $44,326
2019 $5,874 $50,054 $7,180 $42,874
2018 $5,735 $48,357 $6,937 $41,420
2017 $5,790 $46,483 $6,668 $39,815
2016 $5,726 $45,310 $6,500 $38,810
2015 -- $42,932 $6,159 $36,773
2014 -- $39,439 $8,912 $30,527
2013 -- $41,427 $9,361 $32,066
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/20/2025 09/20/25 Price Changed $265,000 -10.2% --
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $295,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $400,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $232,000 --
Warranty Deed $36,500 --
Warranty Deed $180,000 --
Trustee Deed $138,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $23,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $185,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $146,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12407969

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-22-233-015