$204,000

318 S 8th St Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated payment $1,398/month

Total Views 1,429
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,014 Sq Ft
$201 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Cottage
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1-minute walk to Hallgren Park

About This Home

Cute, charming, and full of updates! This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath original farmhouse is perfectly located in DeKalb's downtown district and offers so much to love - including a dry, usable basement. Step inside through the enclosed front porch, an ideal spot for morning coffee or a cozy nightcap. The dining room sits at the center of the home, connecting the sun-filled living room with the updated, fully-applianced kitchen. A first-floor full bath near the kitchen (farmhouse styled) and a first-floor laundry add extra convenience. Hardwood floors run throughout the home - a great choice for style and easy maintenance. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary bedroom with two closets plus a second bedroom and a half bath. The partially finished basement offers flexible space - currently used as a bedroom, but perfect for a family room, office, or rec room - and there is still plenty of storage. Outside, enjoy a large backyard with a covered patio, garage, and ample off-alley parking. Major updates include trenchless sewer line replacement, an updated electrical panel, and a roof approximately 10 years old. Close to schools, shopping, restaurants, NIU, and interstate access, this cutie is move-in ready and waiting for you! Reverse contingency preferred.

Listing Agent

Maria Pena-Graham

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475128048 Listed on: 09/02/2025

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,541

Year Built

  • Built in 1886 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 156
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,014 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dormer Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • De Kalb High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,541

Year Built

Built in 1886 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 180
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1014
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1194
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1014
  • Basement Sq Ft: 676
  • Total Sq Ft: 1690
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 496
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 338
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 676
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • List Price: 204000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Gravel, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Assigned, Off Alley, Off Street, Other, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: De Kalb High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 X 156
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3540.8
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $3,575 $50,444 $10,588 $39,856
2023 $3,575 $43,983 $9,232 $34,751
2022 $3,452 $40,156 $10,536 $29,620
2021 $4,168 $37,663 $9,882 $27,781
2020 $4,262 $37,062 $9,724 $27,338
2019 $4,178 $35,606 $9,342 $26,264
2018 $4,080 $34,398 $9,025 $25,373
2017 $4,118 $33,065 $8,675 $24,390
2016 $3,315 $32,230 $8,456 $23,774
2015 -- $30,538 $8,012 $22,526
2014 -- $31,695 $11,593 $20,102
2013 -- $33,293 $12,177 $21,116
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2025 09/02/25 For Sale $204,000 +63.9% $201 / Sq Ft
07/06/2018 07/06/18 Sold $124,500 -0.4% $123 / Sq Ft
06/02/2018 06/02/18 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2018 05/21/18 Price Changed $125,000 -3.8% $123 / Sq Ft
04/30/2018 04/30/18 For Sale $130,000 +13.0% $128 / Sq Ft
06/13/2017 06/13/17 Sold $115,000 -9.4% $113 / Sq Ft
04/26/2017 04/26/17 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2017 03/20/17 For Sale $127,000 +54.9% $125 / Sq Ft
08/12/2016 08/12/16 Sold $82,000 +5.1% $81 / Sq Ft
06/23/2016 06/23/16 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2016 05/11/16 For Sale $78,000 -4.9% $77 / Sq Ft
03/16/2016 03/16/16 Off Market $82,000 -- --
02/24/2016 02/24/16 Price Changed $78,000 -5.5% $77 / Sq Ft
02/09/2016 02/09/16 For Sale $82,500 -- $81 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $124,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $115,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $82,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $7,500 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Previous Owner $92,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12461710

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-23-378-003