$274,900
PENDING

247 Miller Ave Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated payment $2,065/month

Total Views 1,499
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,946 Sq Ft
$141 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Skylights
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 5-minute walk to Annie's Woods

About This Home

Charming Home Near NIU. Move-In Ready with Modern Updates! Welcome to your dream home! Nestled in a great location near Northern Illinois University, this beautiful Colonial-style home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience. Whether you're looking for room to grow or a cozy place to settle in, this home checks all the boxes! Step inside and fall in love with the warm and inviting living spaces, featuring a stunning see-through woodburning fireplace that brings a cozy glow to both the living room and family room. It's the perfect spot to relax on chilly evenings or gather with friends and loved ones. The updated kitchen is a chef's delight, offering plenty of counter space, modern finishes, and a layout that makes everyday cooking easy and fun. From here, enjoy the view of your three-season sunroom-a bright and breezy space with skylights and dual ceiling fans, ideal for morning coffee or peaceful afternoons with a book. This spacious home offers 4 comfortable bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a primary suite that's your own personal retreat. You'll love the heated tile floor and the no-threshold walk-in shower in the primary bath - stylish, safe, and super easy to clean! Downstairs, the fully finished basement adds even more living space with a large recreation room, a laundry area with a laundry chute, extra pantry space, and a storage closet to help keep life organized. Outside, enjoy a peaceful backyard with a fenced area - great for outdoor fun, gardening, or just soaking up the sunshine. The patio is perfect for summer grilling and entertaining! Additional highlights: Many Pella replacement windows throughout. See list with many more updates. Large lot with mature trees and room to play. Minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and schools. Easy access to I-88 and local commuter routes. Homes like this in such a desirable location don't come around often! Schedule your private showing today and see everything this inviting home has to offer! Don't wait - this one won't last long!

Last Listed By

Elissa Jarke

Century 21 Circle License #475201316 Listed on: 05/22/2025

Century 21 Circle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,314

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 85.01 x 162.91
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,946 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Tilt-In Windows
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,314

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 625
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Solar Tube(s), Built-in Features, Pantry, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 1946
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2571
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2332
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1946
  • Basement Sq Ft: 963
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2909
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 338
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 884
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1062
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors,6 Panel Door(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds,Skylight(s),Storm Window(s),Some Tilt-In Windows
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 274900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 428

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 85.01 X 162.91
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6314
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Map

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 $6,372 $90,253 $12,408 $77,845
2023 $6,372 $78,693 $10,819 $67,874
2022 $6,793 $71,846 $12,348 $59,498
2021 $6,793 $67,385 $11,581 $55,804
2020 $6,935 $66,310 $11,396 $54,914
2019 $6,771 $63,704 $10,948 $52,756
2018 $6,588 $61,544 $10,577 $50,967
2017 $6,621 $59,160 $10,167 $48,993
2016 $6,529 $57,666 $9,910 $47,756
2015 -- $54,639 $9,390 $45,249
2014 -- $54,665 $13,587 $41,078
2013 -- $57,421 $14,272 $43,149
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $274,900 -- $141 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12371655

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-15-478-006