NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6478 Il Route 38 Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated Value: $308,848 - $382,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,468 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 15, 2021

Last sale price $266,500 $108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,257 / mo

136 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Mature Trees
  • Backs to Open Ground

About This Home

As of March 2021

LOVELY COUNTRY FARMETTE with Outbuildings on 2.65 ACRES! If you dream of gliding on a porch swing on a warm Summer night or gazing over miles of fields and enjoying the sunset from a rooftop deck, this is your opportunity to make your dreams come true! Nicely updated farmhouse with hardwood floors, painted white woodwork with volume ceilings and detailed crown molding. Thoughtfully designed/updated kitchen opens to dining area that gives a modern feel, yet speaks to the period the home was built. Gorgeous kitchen features rich wood cabinets, center breakfast bar island, granite counter-tops, ceramic tile, and cheerful bay window that overlooks the fenced yard and traditional red barn. Large living room has double doors to adjacent office/den or add'l reading nook! Convenient first floor bedroom and full, renovated bath offer flexibility for all living arrangements. 2nd floor boasts two more spacious bedrooms and huge Master Suite with skylights, and unexpected Master Bath with jetted tub and unique architectural elements. 23x18 Screened Porch located at the back of the house allows you to absorb all the surrounding nature in comfort or head up to the rooftop deck and view the fields and sky from an eagle's nest vantage point! Important updates: Furnace 2019, Kitchen 2013; Bathrooms, original wood floors refinished, new drywall on 1st floor w/speakers, living room beam, trim/crown molding, wainscoting, fence w/custom bench, raised garden beds, landscape boulders (2013-2020). Central air on 2nd floor. This home still needs some TLC but lots of upgrades have already been done. Great outbuildings include: 24x26 metal Garage w/cement floor, 32x60 Machine Bldg w/overhead door, 50x70 vintage Barn with cement floor/metal roof and 600 SF Metal Bldg. Zoned A-1 so bring your pets, horses, goats & chickens! Convenient rural location with easy access to tollway and just a few miles west of DeKalb, restaurants, shopping, and Convo Center. Seize the day and embrace the Country Life! Property Sold "As Is".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jayne Menne

Willow Real Estate, Inc License #471000685 Listed on: 09/18/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

James Benoe

RE/MAX Suburban License #475129721

RE/MAX Suburban

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Renovated

  • 2013

Lot Details

  • Backs to Open Ground
  • Rural Setting
  • Fenced Yard
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Partial Air Conditioning Available
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Well
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Renovated

2013

Lot Details

2.65 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2013
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 2468
  • Style Of House: Farmhouse
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: U
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Rural: Y
  • Total Sq Ft: 2468
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2013

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Mud Room, Walk In Closet, Screened Porch, Balcony, Enclosed Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 27X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 9X5, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 18X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 23X18, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Balcony, Dimensions: 23X18, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 27X7, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2468
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2468
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1234
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1234
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Exterior Property Features: Roof Deck, Porch Screened
  • Acreage: 2.65

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Partial
  • Water: Well-Private
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Radiators

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 342.08 X 333.31 X 342 X340.68
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Horses Allowed, Mature Trees, Backs to Open Grnd, Partial Fencing, Wood Fence
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0819200005

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3888.02

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$357,712

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2020
Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jayne Menne
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Buyer's Agent
James Benoe
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$270,000
Sold Price
$266,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-1.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.74%
Original Mortgage
$166,500
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$266,500 Chicago Title
$186,000 --
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $166,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Sold $266,500 -1.3% $108 / Sq Ft
02/02/2021 02/02/21 For Sale $270,000 +1.3% $109 / Sq Ft
02/01/2021 02/01/21 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2021 01/19/21 Off Market $266,500 -- --
01/02/2021 01/02/21 For Sale $270,000 +1.3% $109 / Sq Ft
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Off Market $266,500 -- --
12/01/2020 12/01/20 For Sale $270,000 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
11/26/2020 11/26/20 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Price Changed $270,000 -3.6% $109 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 Price Changed $280,000 -1.8% $113 / Sq Ft
10/22/2020 10/22/20 For Sale $285,000 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2020 09/18/20 For Sale $285,000 -- $115 / 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 $4,028 $72,095 $38,040 $34,055
2024 $3,998 $65,835 $34,737 $31,098
2023 $3,998 $57,403 $30,288 $27,115
2022 $3,861 $52,409 $27,653 $24,756
2021 $3,953 $49,155 $25,936 $23,219
2020 $4,025 $48,372 $25,523 $22,849
2019 $3,888 $46,471 $24,520 $21,951
2018 $3,841 $44,896 $23,689 $21,207
2017 $3,811 $43,156 $22,771 $20,385
2016 $3,744 $42,066 $22,196 $19,870
2015 -- $39,858 $21,031 $18,827
2014 -- $34,228 $21,304 $12,924
2013 -- $35,954 $22,378 $13,576
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10863578

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-19-200-005

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