308 S 8th St Dekalb, IL 60115
Estimated payment $1,353/month
Highlights
- Popular Property
- Property is near park
- Home Office
- Above Ground Pool
- Wood Flooring
- 1-minute walk to Hallgren Park
About This Home
This home is perfect for an investor or handyperson. Some nice updates have been completed to this 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home in a fantastic location close to the park, recreation center, and an easy walk to downtown, but more needs to be done for this to shine. This spacious property offers multiple flex rooms- currently used as bedrooms, providing plenty of options for work, hobbies, or multigenerational living. The home features hardwood flooring throughout most of the main areas, a kitchen with 42" maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances, a convenient main-floor laundry, and a separate dining room that flows into the living room. With a full bathroom on each level, the layout works well for a work-from-home setup or households needing added flexibility. Outside, enjoy a detached 2-car garage and a fenced backyard with no rear neighbors. The home could use a bit of TLC; it has great bones and the potential to truly shine. Notable updates include newer siding, roof shingles (2019), and flat roof membrane, windows, updated electrical, completed sewer back half of yard piping restoration, and a radon mitigation system. Located near DeKalb's downtown district, schools, shopping, NIU, and interstate access, this home offers both convenience and opportunity. With generous space and solid improvements already in place, this is a great chance for buyers looking to build equity, put some sweat equity into it, and make a home their own. Homeownership can happen!
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475128048 Listed on: 05/06/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,781
Year Built
- Built in 1886
Lot Details
- 10,298 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 66x156
- Fenced
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Radon Mitigation System
Interior Spaces
- 1,730 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Crawl Space
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Above Ground Pool
- Property is near park
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $4,781 | $65,718 | $11,595 | $54,123 |
| 2024 | $4,925 | $60,011 | $10,588 | $49,423 |
| 2023 | $4,925 | $52,325 | $9,232 | $43,093 |
| 2022 | $4,221 | $47,773 | $10,536 | $37,237 |
| 2021 | $4,294 | $44,807 | $9,882 | $34,925 |
| 2020 | $4,380 | $44,092 | $9,724 | $34,368 |
| 2019 | $4,267 | $42,360 | $9,342 | $33,018 |
| 2018 | $4,142 | $40,923 | $9,025 | $31,898 |
| 2017 | $4,152 | $39,337 | $8,675 | $30,662 |
| 2016 | $4,846 | $38,344 | $8,456 | $29,888 |
| 2015 | -- | $36,331 | $8,012 | $28,319 |
| 2014 | -- | $39,986 | $11,593 | $28,393 |
| 2013 | -- | $42,002 | $12,177 | $29,825 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 05/20/26 | Price Changed | $179,900 | -2.9% | $104 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/06/2026 05/06/26 | For Sale | $185,240 | +9.0% | $107 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/04/2022 11/04/22 | Sold | $170,000 | +3.7% | $98 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/28/2022 09/28/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/19/2022 09/19/22 | Price Changed | $164,000 | -2.7% | $95 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/08/2022 09/08/22 | For Sale | $168,500 | +98.2% | $97 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/13/2016 05/13/16 | Sold | $85,000 | -5.5% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 03/10/2016 03/10/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/09/2016 03/09/16 | For Sale | $89,900 | +5.8% | -- | |
| 03/03/2016 03/03/16 | Off Market | $85,000 | -- | -- | |
| 02/17/2016 02/17/16 | Price Changed | $89,900 | -4.9% | -- | |
| 01/26/2016 01/26/16 | Price Changed | $94,500 | -9.6% | -- | |
| 12/31/2015 12/31/15 | Price Changed | $104,500 | -12.8% | -- | |
| 12/14/2015 12/14/15 | For Sale | $119,900 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $170,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $85,000 | Affinity Title Services | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $153,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $7,500 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $78,856 | FHA | |
| Closed | $6,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12640633
APN: 08-23-378-002
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