NOT LISTED FOR SALE

304 Cotton Ave Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated Value: $220,000 - $235,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,428 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 12, 2025

Last sale price $237,000 $166 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,551 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome 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

Mary Rita Nelson

O'Neil Property Group, LLC License #475139885 Listed on: 10/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Schmidt

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471019957

Coldwell Banker Realty

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,898

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1955
  • 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space, None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1428
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 151.20 X 64.10 X 155 X 64
  • 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: 3898
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2025
Closed on
Dec 11, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
$227,121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.86%
Original Mortgage
$200,447
Outstanding Balance
$200,046
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$27,075

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2015
Closed on
Feb 19, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$237,000 Chicago Title
$48,500 --
-- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $200,447
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Property History

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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

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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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12502445

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-24-352-036

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