NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Russell Rd Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated Value: $269,000 - $318,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,866 Sq Ft
$104/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 28, 2021

Last sale price $202,000 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,139/month

173 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near a park
  • Granite Countertops
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of October 2021

EXCELLENT LOCATION TO NIU CAMPUS! This updated home is within a short block away from campus. You will certainly enjoy all of the room to roam in this quality updated home! Brand new Gourmet Kitchen boasts an island, granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, wood chopping block, white solid wood cabinets, new stainless steel appliances, farmhouse style stainless steel sink and French doors that open to a 24 x 16 deck overlooking the deep wooded back yard. Gorgeous refinished solid red oak flooring in the living room, dining room & the upper level that showcases 3 bedrooms. The 4th bedroom, the master ensuite, is located in the lower level with its own remodeled master bath which includes tile flooring, new tub & vanity with sink. Walk in closet, new lighting, carpeting & baseboards complete the private master suite. Depending on your family's needs this spacious finished area would make an ideal family room, media room or play room. The 8x7 walk in closet could certainly be an office since there is a separate closet. There is an exterior entrance & would be the perfect set up for an in-law arrangement or studio apartment. The spacious living room is equipped with a wood burning fireplace & large picture window. The large dining room has plenty of table space for entertaining guests with a sit down meal while enjoying beautiful views of the back yard. Additional updates include roof, windows, interior & exterior painting, white trim & doors, new baseboards, French doors from kitchen to deck, furnace & refurbished central air, hot water heater and front & storm doors. 1/2 bath and mudroom were added to the main floor. The mudroom could easily be converted to a 1st floor laundry room. Deep 1+ car garage has ample room for mowers, yard equipment & storage. This home site on a beautiful wooded .46 acre lot! Close to NIU campus & interstate access. Quick close possible. Call today for your private showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Miller

Hometown Realty Group License #475128979 Listed on: 04/01/2021

Co-Listed By

Brenda Henke

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475126430

Last Buyer's Agent

Aaron Schwartz

Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals License #475161503

Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,974

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x304
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,866 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sub-Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Tri Level

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,974

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Oven
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 644
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2866
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2242
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Sub-Basement,Exterior Access,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1598
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1268
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2866
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 624
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 644
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 954
  • Door Features: French Doors,Mirrored Closet Door(s),Storm Door(s),6 Panel Door(s)
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 210000
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4606
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X304
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5974.46
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2021
Closed on
Oct 28, 2021
Sold by
Gallagher James F and Gallagher Sherri S
Bought by
Coble John W
Seller's Agent
Kelly Miller
Hometown Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Schwartz
Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$202,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,000
-14.04%
Current Estimated Value
$298,590

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,590
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.42%
Original Mortgage
$161,600
Outstanding Balance
$150,098
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$137,172

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2007
Sold by
Young Robert A
Bought by
Gallagher James and Gallagher Sherri S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2007
Sold by
Sorensen Steven R
Bought by
Young Robert A and Young Kathleen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Coble John W $202,000 Attorney
Gallagher James $175,000 --
Young Robert A $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Coble John W $161,600
Previous Owner Gallagher Sherri S $100,300
Previous Owner Gallagher James $105,000
Previous Owner Young Robert A $112,500
Previous Owner Sorensen Steven R $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/28/2021 10/28/21 Sold $202,000 -10.2% $70 / Sq Ft
09/21/2021 09/21/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 Price Changed $225,000 -4.3% $79 / Sq Ft
04/23/2021 04/23/21 For Sale $235,000 0.0% $82 / Sq Ft
04/16/2021 04/16/21 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale $235,000 -- $82 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $6,742 $81,601 $11,761 $69,840
2023 $6,742 $71,150 $10,255 $60,895
2022 $6,742 $64,960 $11,704 $53,256
2021 $6,742 $60,926 $10,977 $49,949
2020 $5,974 $57,955 $10,802 $47,153
2019 $5,830 $55,678 $10,378 $45,300
2018 $5,668 $53,790 $10,026 $43,764
2017 $5,693 $51,707 $9,638 $42,069
2016 $5,611 $50,402 $9,395 $41,007
2015 -- $47,756 $8,902 $38,854
2014 -- $46,428 $12,882 $33,546
2013 -- $48,769 $13,532 $35,237
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11039552

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-15-377-011