Seller's Agent in 2025
Mary Rita Nelson
O'Neil Property Group, LLC
(815) 748-4663
30 in this area
44 Total Sales
304 Cotton Ave Dekalb, IL 60115
Estimated Value: $223,000 - $240,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,428
Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Property is near park
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Living Room
- Ranch Style House
- Patio
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of December 2025Welcome to 304 Cotton Ave! This fully rebuilt 3-bedroom, 1-bath solid brick ranch overlooks League of Women Voters Park and offers stunning sunrise views in a quiet, no-through street setting with no side or rear neighbors. Inside, enjoy new LVP flooring, a brand-new kitchen with all new appliances, and a breakfast bar perfect for everyday dining. The layout includes a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, a fully remodeled bathroom, two additional bedrooms (one with a walk-in closet), and a family/TV room featuring a large picture window overlooking the park. Over $146,000 in professional improvements have just been completed and are included in the purchase price, offering exceptional value and minimal maintenance costs for years to come-comparable to new construction homes costing much more. The home was completely reconstructed to new-home standards from its 8-inch solid masonry structure outward. All work was completed under a City of DeKalb building permit for "complete house reconstruction to new home standards," with four city inspections (masonry, framing/mechanical rough-in, insulation, and final occupancy). Fully inspected, city-approved, and built to modern codes, this home provides peace of mind, long-term durability, and like-new quality-all in a convenient, park-view location. A list of all improvements is included in the additional documents.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
O'Neil Property Group, LLC License #475139885 Listed on: 10/23/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,898
Year Built
- Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2025
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,428 Sq Ft Home
- Window Screens
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Storage Room
- Laundry Room
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Additional Features
- Lot Dimensions are 151.20 x 64.10 x 155 x 64
- Property is near park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 23, 2025
Closed on
Dec 11, 2025
Sold by
Oconnor Edward B
Bought by
Gross Catherine
Seller's Agent
Mary Rita Nelson
O'Neil Property Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Schmidt
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$273,000
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,000
-13.19%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,293
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.36%
Original Mortgage
$200,447
Outstanding Balance
$200,046
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$32,661
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 7, 2015
Closed on
Feb 19, 2016
Sold by
Beneficial Financial I Inc
Bought by
Oconnor Ed
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Rabin
Realhome Services & Solutions, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$77,950
Sold Price
$48,299
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,651
-38.04%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.60%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 7, 2015
Sold by
Inderhees Cathy J
Bought by
Beneficial Financial I Inc
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Catherine | $237,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Oconnor Ed | $48,500 | -- | |
| Beneficial Financial I Inc | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Gross Catherine | $200,447 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 12/12/25 | Sold | $237,000 | 0.0% | $166 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/07/2025 11/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/05/2025 11/05/25 | Price Changed | $237,000 | -5.2% | $166 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/28/2025 10/28/25 | Price Changed | $250,000 | -8.4% | $175 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/23/2025 10/23/25 | For Sale | $273,000 | +465.2% | $191 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/23/2016 02/23/16 | Sold | $48,299 | 0.0% | $40 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/16/2015 12/16/15 | Off Market | $48,299 | -- | -- | |
| 11/12/2015 11/12/15 | Price Changed | $61,900 | -20.6% | $52 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/07/2015 08/07/15 | For Sale | $77,950 | -- | $65 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,898 | $53,584 | $11,753 | $41,831 |
| 2024 | $4,016 | $48,930 | $10,732 | $38,198 |
| 2023 | $3,936 | $42,662 | $9,357 | $33,305 |
| 2022 | $3,936 | $38,950 | $10,679 | $28,271 |
| 2021 | $4,043 | $36,532 | $10,016 | $26,516 |
| 2020 | $4,134 | $35,949 | $9,856 | $26,093 |
| 2019 | $4,053 | $34,537 | $9,469 | $25,068 |
| 2018 | $3,957 | $33,366 | $9,148 | $24,218 |
| 2017 | $3,995 | $32,074 | $8,794 | $23,280 |
| 2016 | $3,951 | $31,264 | $8,572 | $22,692 |
| 2015 | -- | $29,623 | $8,122 | $21,501 |
| 2014 | -- | $30,004 | $11,752 | $18,252 |
| 2013 | -- | $31,517 | $12,345 | $19,172 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Mary Rita Nelson
-
Kelly Schmidt
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Kelly Schmidt
Coldwell Banker Realty
(630) 338-2049
7 in this area
330 Total Sales
-
Cheryl Rabin
C
Seller's Agent in 2016
Cheryl Rabin
Realhome Services & Solutions, Inc.
(770) 612-7326
303 Total Sales
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Non Member
NON MEMBER
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12502445
APN: 08-24-352-036
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID
Nearby Homes
- 148 Holly St
- 7PARCELS N Peace Rd
- TBD Pleasant St
- 215 Evans Ave
- 1112 Market St
- 627 N 14th St
- 713 E Lincoln Hwy
- 308 S 8th St
- SE Corner of 10th & Oak St
- 403 S 8th St
- 1426 Cambria Dr
- 1531 Sunrise Dr
- 1415 Cambria Dr
- TBD Illinois 23
- 421 Prospect St
- 919 Huffman Ct
- 1610 Sunrise Dr
- 804 N 4th St
- 821 N 5th St
- 1481 Cambria Dr Unit 3
Your Personal Tour Guide
Ask me questions while you tour the home.