
512 N 6th St Dekalb, IL 60115
Estimated payment $1,673/month
Highlights
- Rooftop Deck
- Porch
- Bungalow
- Landscaped Professionally
- Patio
- 4-minute walk to Yusunas Park
About This Home
VERBALLY ACCEPTED OFFER. PAPERWORK PENDING. Versatile 3-unit property with flexible layout-can function as a 2-unit (2BD/1BA + 3BD/2BA) or a single-family 5BD/3BA home. Main level offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a fully applianced kitchen (including dishwasher). Basement space includes shared laundry, a potential 3rd bedroom for the main unit, and a private patio area. Upper-level unit features a mudroom/laundry area, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a fully applianced kitchen, and a small deck off the front entrance. Lower-level (basement) studio unit includes a kitchenette, a living/bedroom area with an egress window, a full bath, and a large closet. This space could alternatively serve as a 3rd bedroom for the main unit. All units have central air and are separately metered, including the 33x36 garage with a 13-foot door and workshop space, ideal for a tradesperson, storage, or additional rental income. Newer windows, cabinets, flooring, and appliances throughout. Fully fenced yard with garage access via private alley. Great location-walkable to downtown DeKalb, near schools, shopping, restaurants, NIU, and with easy tollway access. Excellent opportunity for owner-occupants (let tenants help pay the mortgage) or investors looking to expand their portfolio. Many possibilities-live in one unit and rent the rest, or convert to a spacious single-family home.
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475128048 Listed on: 07/16/2025

Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,488
Year Built
- Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2015
Lot Details
- 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 46x165
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 6 Car Garage
- Off Alley Parking
- Parking Included in Price
- Assigned Parking
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Window Screens
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Rooftop Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Schools
- De Kalb High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Water Softener is Owned
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- 3 Units
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $6,684 | $81,438 | $7,380 | $74,058 |
2023 | $6,684 | $71,007 | $6,435 | $64,572 |
2022 | $6,551 | $64,829 | $7,344 | $57,485 |
2021 | $6,729 | $60,804 | $6,888 | $53,916 |
2020 | $6,880 | $59,834 | $6,778 | $53,056 |
2019 | $6,745 | $57,483 | $6,512 | $50,971 |
2018 | $6,587 | $55,534 | $6,291 | $49,243 |
2017 | $6,649 | $53,382 | $6,047 | $47,335 |
2016 | $6,576 | $52,034 | $5,894 | $46,140 |
2015 | -- | $49,303 | $5,585 | $43,718 |
2014 | -- | $49,937 | $8,081 | $41,856 |
2013 | -- | $52,454 | $8,488 | $43,966 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/18/2025 07/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/16/2025 07/16/25 | For Sale | $205,000 | +32.3% | -- |
05/26/2015 05/26/15 | Sold | $155,000 | -11.4% | -- |
03/23/2015 03/23/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
01/25/2015 01/25/15 | For Sale | $174,900 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $155,000 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $101,200 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $108,500 | Stand Alone First | |
Previous Owner | $56,000 | Stand Alone First | |
Previous Owner | $60,000 | New Conventional |
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