$278,500
SOLD JUN 16, 2025

417 S 6th St Dekalb, IL 60115

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,218 Sq Ft
1907 Built

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Property is near park
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Refurbished 1907 rustic farmhouse with all its original finishes! Enter a welcoming, naturally lit, heated 4 seasons porch with designer ceramic tile flooring and dual ceiling fans. French doors lead to a spacious living area boasting immaculate refinished hardwood floors and original baseboard trim, that run throughout the property in its entirety. Features include 9 ft ceilings complemented by vintage crown molding. A built-in electric fireplace surrounded with shiplap and topped with 100-year-old wood mantle. Flow seamlessly into a traditional dining room equipped with dimmable recessed lighting and a rare French county chandelier. The den has a vintage feel with large windows and built-in book shelving. The kitchen is extremely functional and well put together, starting with granite counter-tops and porcelain farmhouse sink complementing the subway tile backsplash. New 42' cabinets w/lazy Susan, smudge proof stainless steel appliances including a new dishwasher. The 1st floor offers a re-modeled full bath w/a modern pedestal vanity and faucets, new tub with backsplash and spotless sliding shower glass doors. Moving to the second floor, you'll find 2 bedrooms. One being a larger guest bedroom filled with tons of natural lighting. The master suite is well lit also. includes an aesthetically pleasing shiplap ceiling with 48" ceiling fan. A large walk-in closet complete with barn doors. The master bath is unique in the sense that it can be used as a private bath for the owners or shared with guest. Updates include his/her sinks with quartz countertops and modern faucets. Designer tile ceramic flooring, standing shower with subway tile backsplash and a separate water closet. The laundry area is conveniently located on the 2nd floor for easy access. There's a petite mudroom that leads to the exterior of the property where you will find a beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard with tons of perennial flowers and towering pines that keep the yard shaded at all times of the day. Walk out to a large, stained deck with built in seating and lit pergola. Equipped with a brick fire pit and shed to store a mower and garden tools. The fence has doors that open up to the alley allowing new owners to store a boat or small camper. Can't forget the brand new, rebuilt 32x24 foot, heated and insulated garage with epoxy floors and separate shop. Other important improvements include new siding 2024, new roof 2017, asphalt pad in front of garage 2022, new furnace and AC 2018 with 10-year warranty, new water heater 2025, perma-seal dry basement, new double pane wood windows, radon mitigation system installed. Essentially a brand-new home from top to bottom, all completed within the last 7 years! Schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monteil Johnson

Willow Real Estate, Inc License #475175598 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephen Haas

RE/MAX Suburban License #471006861

RE/MAX Suburban

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,007

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 156
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,218 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Pergola

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Founders Elementary Middle School
  • De Kalb High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,007

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1907
  • 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): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, High Ceilings
  • LivingArea: 1218
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated, Mud Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • OtherStructures: Pergola
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • 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: Founders Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 X 156
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4007.24
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
Jun 12, 2025
Sold by
Kennedy William H and Kennedy Beth I
Bought by
Hankes Brittney
Seller's Agent
Monteil Johnson
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Haas
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$278,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-2.28%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$280,932

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,432
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.11%
Original Mortgage
$263,500
Outstanding Balance
$262,847
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,292

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2018
Sold by
Roche Joanne T and Roche Hannah F
Bought by
Kennedy William H and Kennedy Beth I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2013
Closed on
Oct 18, 2013
Sold by
Ogilvie Judith H
Bought by
Roche Joanne T and Roche Hannah F
Seller's Agent
Gerald Wahlstrom
Century 21 Circle
Buyer's Agent
Dolores Davis
Keller Williams Infinity
List Price
$126,500
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-5.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2010
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trt Co
Bought by
Ogilvie Keith W and Ogilvie Judith H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,800
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2010
Sold by
Henson Nicholas E
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trt Co

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,800
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2008
Sold by
Vandermeer Gary L
Bought by
Henson Nicholas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,354
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $278,500 American Title Guaranty
Warranty Deed $140,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $120,000 --
Trustee Deed $151,000 --
Trustee Deed $151,000 --
Warranty Deed $154,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $263,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $159,354 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Sold $278,500 -2.3% $229 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $285,000 +137.5% $234 / Sq Ft
10/28/2013 10/28/13 Sold $120,000 -5.1% -- View Prior Sale
10/01/2013 10/01/13 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2013 09/04/13 For Sale $126,500 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $4,007 $67,115 $10,588 $56,527
2023 $3,831 $53,571 $9,232 $44,339
2022 $3,831 $48,910 $10,536 $38,374
2021 $3,859 $45,873 $9,882 $35,991
2020 $3,926 $45,141 $9,724 $35,417
2019 $4,385 $43,367 $9,342 $34,025
2018 $4,257 $41,896 $9,025 $32,871
2017 $4,269 $40,273 $8,675 $31,598
2016 $4,203 $39,256 $8,456 $30,800
2015 -- $37,195 $8,012 $29,183
2014 -- $36,755 $11,593 $25,162
2013 -- $38,608 $12,177 $26,431
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12356210

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-23-353-008

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