NOT LISTED FOR SALE

239 W Locust St Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $296,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold August 28, 2020

Last sale price $165,000

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,904/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Enclosed Balcony
  • Screened Porch
  • Screened Deck
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2020

You don't want to miss this opportunity to own this Historic, charming, 2 unit side-by-side duplex within walking distance to downtown Dekalb, Lagoon and NIU! Current rental opportunities like this are SO HARD TO FIND under $1,000 a month! Perfect for investors or to live in one, rent the other! The units are known as East and West. East Unit: 2 beds, 1 bath and rented for $850 a month when it was occupied. Enter the unit through the shared screened in porch and step into the living room with beautiful original staircase, built in shelves and hardwood floors. Convenient storage area located beneath stairs. Pass through the swing door to the kitchen with buffet, dining space and access to covered private porch. 2nd level has full bath (with new sink cabinet, new vinyl flooring in 2019), 2 bedrooms and sun porch accessible by both large bedrooms! West Unit: 2 beds, 1 bath and rented for $775 a month (long term tenant) when it was occupied. You're greeted by a spacious living room with huge picture window (all new vinyl plank flooring in 2019 through main level). Arched doorways add additional charm in separate dining space. Built-in desk is a great use of space in hallway to kitchen. Full bath is on main level and has built in cabinets for additional storage. 2nd level has master bedroom with additional bonus room (access through the master). This is perfect for a closet, office, nursery, etc. Each unit has their own furnace/ac and separate water, gas. Basement is a common area for both units with two separate sets of washer/dryers. The 3 car detached garage is divided off for security and two of the spaces have garage door openers. Great backyard with access to oversized concrete driveway. Radon mitigation system already installed. AGENTS AND/OR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS EXPOSED TO COVID 19 OR WITH A COUGH OR FEVER ARE NOT TO ENTER THE HOME UNTIL THEY RECEIVE MEDICAL CLEARANCE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzi Warner

Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC License #475138157 Listed on: 04/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Jacobsen-Haka

J.Jill Realty Group License #471013405

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,768

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Balcony
  • Screened Deck

Schools

  • Founders Elementary School
  • Clinton Rosette Middle School
  • De Kalb High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,768

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Type: Enclosed Balcony, Sun Room
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms in Building: 2
  • Half Bathrooms in Building: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Hardwood Floors
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Hardwood Floors

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch, Porch Screened, Screened Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • List Price: 174900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame,Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

  • Elementary School: Founders Elementary School
  • High School: De Kalb High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Clinton Rosette Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 9,372
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6767.88
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: No
  • Type-Multi: Duplex Side by Side

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2020
Closed on
Aug 20, 2020
Sold by
Yi Sue Y
Bought by
Smith Christopher M
Seller's Agent
Suzi Warner
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jill Jacobsen-Haka
J.Jill Realty Group
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-5.66%
Current Estimated Value
$260,129

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$95,129
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%
Original Mortgage
$137,700
Outstanding Balance
$121,922
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$138,207
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
Smith Christopher M $165,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Christopher M $137,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $165,000 -5.7% --
07/08/2020 07/08/20 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2020 04/22/20 For Sale $174,900 -- --
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 $6,303 $83,680 $10,781 $72,899
2023 $6,303 $72,962 $9,400 $63,562
2022 $6,125 $66,614 $10,728 $55,886
2021 $6,250 $62,478 $10,062 $52,416
2020 $7,070 $61,482 $9,902 $51,580
2019 $6,931 $59,066 $9,513 $49,553
2018 $6,768 $57,063 $9,190 $47,873
2017 $6,832 $54,852 $8,834 $46,018
2016 $6,757 $53,467 $8,611 $44,856
2015 -- $50,660 $8,159 $42,501
2014 -- $45,520 $11,806 $33,714
2013 -- $47,815 $12,401 $35,414
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10697050

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-22-233-007