NOT LISTED FOR SALE

224 N 1st St Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated Value: $258,000 - $304,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,334 Sq Ft
$123/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2019

Last sale price $150,000 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,077/month

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Deck
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of June 2019

This beautiful Victorian home has all of the charm & character you want AND deserve in an older home! Main floor boasts a gorgeous wrap-around front porch, lovely living room, formal dining room, cozy den w/fireplace, playroom, kitchen w/granite, 1.5 baths, laundry & back porch w/gardening room. 2nd level offers a beautifully updated master suite w/custom walk-in shower, new dual sinks, new flooring & WIC. There are 2 additional bedrooms & updated full guest bath w/custom tile surround, new dual sinks, new flooring & linen closet. The hardwood floors have been refinished throughout this beautiful home & many rooms feature stunning built-ins! There is a private stairway leading to a secluded porch, great for a private retreat! Other recent updates include: roof, electric & windows! The walk-up attic awaits your innovative ideas! Outside you will find a large deck, fenced yard & oversized 3 car garage also w/walk-up attic so explore the possibilities! Great location near downtown DeKalb!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Baker

Century 21 Circle License #471021980 Listed on: 03/07/2019

Century 21 Circle

Last Buyer's Agent

Erik Miller

Brokerocity Inc License #475179471

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,656

Year Built

  • 1890

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Play Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Tandem Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Hot Water Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,656

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 2334
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1242
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1890
  • Total Sq Ft: 3576
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Full, Interior Stair, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Play Room, Walk In Closet, Foyer, Tandem Room, Enclosed Porch, Screened Porch, Bonus
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Playroom, Dimensions: 6X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 5X5, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 7X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Tandem Rm, Dimensions: 6X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 12X34, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 9X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 9X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2334
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2334
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1242
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2334
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Porch Screened
  • Acreage: 0.24

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • School District: 428
  • Junior High Dist: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66 X 156
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0823155002

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7182.82

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2019
Closed on
Jun 21, 2019
Sold by
Trapp William J
Bought by
Kerwin Joshua A and Kalsch Constance N
Seller's Agent
Dawn Baker
Century 21 Circle
Buyer's Agent
Erik Miller
Brokerocity Inc
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-9.04%
Current Estimated Value
$287,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$137,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.87%
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Outstanding Balance
$93,497
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$193,586

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2012
Closed on
Mar 18, 2013
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Trapp William J
Seller's Agent
Nancy Edwards
Elm Street REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Shari Hoffman
List Price
$64,000
Sold Price
$55,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-14.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2011
Sold by
Dekalb County Sheriff
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2008
Sold by
Dolby Sharon D
Bought by
Dolby Stacy E and Dolby Shirley D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2008
Sold by
Dolby Stacy E
Bought by
Dolby Beck Wilson Sharon
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kerwin Joshua A $150,000 Attorney
Trapp William J $55,000 --
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- --
Dolby Stacy E -- --
Dolby Beck Wilson Sharon -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kerwin Joshua A $142,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Sold $150,000 +0.1% $64 / Sq Ft
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Price Changed $149,900 -3.2% $64 / Sq Ft
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Price Changed $154,900 -3.1% $66 / Sq Ft
04/09/2019 04/09/19 Price Changed $159,900 -3.0% $69 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 For Sale $164,900 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
03/10/2019 03/10/19 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2019 03/07/19 For Sale $164,900 +199.8% $71 / Sq Ft
03/27/2013 03/27/13 Sold $55,000 -14.1% $24 / Sq Ft
03/06/2013 03/06/13 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2013 02/22/13 Price Changed $64,000 0.0% $27 / Sq Ft
02/22/2013 02/22/13 For Sale $64,000 +16.4% $27 / Sq Ft
02/18/2013 02/18/13 Off Market $55,000 -- --
02/14/2013 02/14/13 For Sale $79,000 +43.6% $34 / Sq Ft
02/06/2013 02/06/13 Off Market $55,000 -- --
01/23/2013 01/23/13 Price Changed $79,000 -11.2% $34 / Sq Ft
01/02/2013 01/02/13 For Sale $89,000 +61.8% $38 / Sq Ft
12/26/2012 12/26/12 Off Market $55,000 -- --
12/18/2012 12/18/12 For Sale $89,000 +61.8% $38 / Sq Ft
12/14/2012 12/14/12 Off Market $55,000 -- --
11/20/2012 11/20/12 Price Changed $89,000 0.0% $38 / Sq Ft
11/20/2012 11/20/12 For Sale $89,000 +61.8% $38 / Sq Ft
11/15/2012 11/15/12 Off Market $55,000 -- --
10/25/2012 10/25/12 Price Changed $99,000 -13.2% $42 / Sq Ft
09/25/2012 09/25/12 Price Changed $114,000 -12.2% $49 / Sq Ft
08/20/2012 08/20/12 For Sale $129,900 -- $56 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $6,656 $87,975 $10,588 $77,387
2023 $6,656 $76,707 $9,232 $67,475
2022 $6,471 $70,033 $10,536 $59,497
2021 $6,605 $65,685 $9,882 $55,803
2020 $6,743 $64,637 $9,724 $54,913
2019 $7,287 $62,097 $9,342 $52,755
2018 $7,115 $59,991 $9,025 $50,966
2017 $7,183 $57,667 $8,675 $48,992
2016 $7,103 $56,211 $8,456 $47,755
2015 -- $53,260 $8,012 $45,248
2014 -- $53,945 $11,593 $42,352
2013 -- $56,664 $12,177 $44,487
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10300692

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-23-155-002