Seller's Agent in 2025
Elizabeth Metcalf
Willow Real Estate, Inc
(815) 757-4073
2 in this area
30 Total Sales
8
Beds
4
Baths
3,695
Sq Ft
--
Built
Highlights
- Bonus Room
- Living Room
- Shed
- Corner Lot
- Laundry Room
- Central Air
About This Home
As of December 2025IMAGINE OWNING A HOME WHERE YOUR RENTAL INCOME COVERS YOUR MORTGAGE! This unique single family nonconforming home with 2 rental units in the peaceful town of Malta offers a special opportunity to enjoy a spacious primary residence while generating income from two attached apartments. Unit A, the main residence, is a substantial 5-bedroom, 2-bath home with over 2,200 square feet. With spacious bedrooms, a primary suite featuring an ensuite bath, and a bonus room perfect as a nursery, office, or dressing room/extra closet, this home offers flexibility for all your needs. This unit is filled with character and offers incredible potential to make it your own. This main unit is also equipped with a Generac generator (installed in 2014) for reliable power. Unit B is a comfortable 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with 837 square feet of living space, featuring generously sized bedrooms and a bright atmosphere. Ideal for tenants seeking a cozy yet spacious home, this unit offers immediate rental potential. Unit C is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offering 625 square feet of well-designed space, including a functional kitchen, a large family room with room for a full dining area, and a comfortable bedroom. Perfect for tenants who seek a blend of comfort and practicality! This property has been well-maintained with some recent updates: a new roof and vinyl siding were installed around 2014, four new water heaters (2024), and the landscaping has been refreshed this year. This home offers ample opportunity to add your finishing touches and unlock its full potential! Conveniently located, this property is just 10 minutes from Northern Illinois University, Kishwaukee College, and DeKalb, and a 15-minute drive to Rochelle and Sycamore. Whether you're looking for a home with income potential or an investment to add to your portfolio, this property offers a unique blend of living space and rental opportunity-live comfortably while your investment works for you!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Willow Real Estate, Inc License #475203434 Listed on: 12/13/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,786
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 99x165
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 3,695 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Portable Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Potential Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Schools
- Malta Elementary School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Power Generator
- Multiple Water Heaters
- Water Softener is Owned
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 7, 2016
Sold by
Smith Alice Frances
Bought by
Smith Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 12/09/25 | Sold | $255,000 | -13.6% | $69 / Sq Ft |
| 10/28/2025 10/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/07/2025 10/07/25 | Price Changed | $295,000 | 0.0% | $80 / Sq Ft |
| 10/07/2025 10/07/25 | For Sale | $295,000 | -6.1% | $80 / Sq Ft |
| 09/24/2025 09/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/13/2025 09/13/25 | Price Changed | $314,000 | -1.6% | $85 / Sq Ft |
| 09/02/2025 09/02/25 | Price Changed | $319,000 | -1.5% | $86 / Sq Ft |
| 08/09/2025 08/09/25 | Price Changed | $324,000 | -1.5% | $88 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Price Changed | $329,000 | -1.5% | $89 / Sq Ft |
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | For Sale | $334,000 | 0.0% | $90 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2025 07/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/29/2025 06/29/25 | Price Changed | $334,000 | -1.5% | $90 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | Price Changed | $339,000 | -1.5% | $92 / Sq Ft |
| 05/30/2025 05/30/25 | Price Changed | $344,000 | -1.4% | $93 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2025 05/16/25 | Price Changed | $349,000 | -2.8% | $94 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2025 04/16/25 | Price Changed | $359,000 | -2.7% | $97 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2025 02/28/25 | Price Changed | $369,000 | -1.6% | $100 / Sq Ft |
| 01/28/2025 01/28/25 | Price Changed | $375,000 | -6.0% | $101 / Sq Ft |
| 12/13/2024 12/13/24 | For Sale | $399,000 | -- | $108 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,786 | $72,570 | $13,400 | $59,170 |
| 2023 | $5,786 | $63,882 | $11,796 | $52,086 |
| 2022 | $4,649 | $58,075 | $10,724 | $47,351 |
| 2021 | $4,759 | $55,236 | $10,200 | $45,036 |
| 2020 | $4,649 | $52,847 | $9,759 | $43,088 |
| 2019 | $4,506 | $50,864 | $9,393 | $41,471 |
| 2018 | $4,383 | $48,739 | $9,001 | $39,738 |
| 2017 | $4,191 | $45,808 | $8,460 | $37,348 |
| 2016 | $4,115 | $44,708 | $8,257 | $36,451 |
| 2015 | -- | $42,178 | $7,790 | $34,388 |
| 2014 | -- | $41,810 | $7,722 | $34,088 |
| 2013 | -- | $43,028 | $7,947 | $35,081 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Elizabeth Metcalf
-
Abilene Villagran
A
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Abilene Villagran
OnPath Realty Inc
(815) 517-8872
1 in this area
8 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12255869
APN: 07-23-131-001
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