NOT LISTED FOR SALE

325 College Ave Dekalb, IL 60115

DeKalb Area

Estimated Value: $329,512

Studio
-- Bath
4,300 Sq Ft
$77/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 11, 2025

Last sale price $310,000 $72 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,551 / mo

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Central Heating
  • Wood Siding
  • Storage Room
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2025

2 story residence located in the DeKalb Historical District. Current use is a 9 bedroom rooming house licensed by the City of DeKalb. Features original woodwork, two fireplaces, fantastic open kitchen with giant island and multiple pantries , 3 bathrooms, family room has leaded glass windows, large dining room and living room. Sun deck off second floor unit. Common Areas in basement, first floor, and second floor! Laundry in basement! Large, sunny rooms! 2 car detached brick garage. Well maintained building. Walking distance to Northern Illinois campus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Behrens

Legacy Properties License #475142726 Listed on: 02/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Khair Siddiqui

Realty of America, LLC License #475182790

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,116

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 12,004 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x148x81x152

Home Design

  • Rooming House
  • Gable Roof Shape
  • Stone Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Storage Room
  • Monitored

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • 9 Units
  • Gross Income $4,175

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,116

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Commercial Sale
  • Property Type: Multi Family 5+
  • Property Sub-Type: Rooming House/SRO
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Information: 24-Hr Notice Required,Show-Call Listing Office
  • Estimated Age: Older
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fire Protection: Alarm Monitored
  • Misc Inside: Common Lunchroom/s,Storage Inside,Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Drive-In Doors: 1
  • Dishwashers: 1
  • Refrigerators: 3
  • Ranges: 2
  • Number of Washers: 1
  • Room: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood, Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Frontage Type: City Street
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof Structure: Gable
  • Misc Outside: Enclosed Porch,Enclosed Stairs,Security Lighting,Sun Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heat/Ventilation: Central Bldg Heat,Gas,Hot Water,Radiators
  • Leased Washer Dryer YN: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unincorporated (Y/N): No
  • Owners Association (Y/N): No

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 80X148X81X152
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12004
  • Zoning: OTHER
  • Land Amenities: Curbs and Gutters,Sidewalks

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: None
  • Board Number: 5

Building Info

  • BuildingAreaTotal: 4300

Multi Family

  • GrossIncome: 4175
  • NumberOfUnitsTotal: 9
  • Type Multi-Family: Rooming House/SRO

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9116
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$329,512

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,500
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2016
Closed on
Mar 13, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Carpenter
RVG Commercial Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Behrens
Legacy Properties
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-8.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,750
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$310,000 Chicago Title
-- Attorney
$255,000 --
$330,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $294,500
Previous Owner $233,740
Previous Owner $252,750
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Sold $310,000 0.0% $72 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Off Market $310,000 -- --
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2025 02/02/25 For Sale $319,900 +25.5% $74 / Sq Ft
03/14/2017 03/14/17 Sold $255,000 -8.6% $59 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/27/2017 02/27/17 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2016 10/27/16 For Sale $279,000 -- $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 $8,849 $121,640 $12,876 $108,764
2024 $9,117 $111,077 $11,758 $99,319
2023 $9,117 $96,850 $10,252 $86,598
2022 $8,936 $88,423 $11,700 $76,723
2021 $9,177 $82,933 $10,974 $71,959
2020 $9,385 $81,611 $10,799 $70,812
2019 $9,201 $78,405 $10,375 $68,030
2018 $8,984 $75,746 $10,023 $65,723
2017 $9,069 $72,812 $9,635 $63,177
2016 $8,969 $70,974 $9,392 $61,582
2015 -- $67,248 $8,899 $58,349
2014 -- $68,113 $12,875 $55,238
2013 -- $71,547 $13,524 $58,023
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12282338

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-22-231-010

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