$199,900
SOLD JAN 4, 2019

672 Bush St Dekalb, IL 60115

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,587 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$126 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wooded Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

This spacious ranch home is sure to please!! It is a one-owner home, so pride of ownership shows in every space! Featuring an inviting front porch with custom sidewalks, beautiful landscaping & lovely entry leading to a generous open floorplan. This home boasts an abundance of windows to let the sun shine in, volume ceilings with hardwood floors in the main living areas, a delightful master suite, 2 additional bedrooms & 2nd full bath. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers lots of maple cabinetry, a desk area & the appliances are included, making this home completely move-in ready! There is even a mudroom area to organize coats, shoes & backpacks! The full basement awaits your finishing touch. Enjoy entertaining on the lovely deck with the peaceful western views this premium lot has to offer of the prairie/park lands & neighboring greenspace. Convenient to bike paths, disc golf park, playgrounds, parks, schools, shopping, NIU, I88 & so much more! You won't want to miss out! Call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Baker

Century 21 Circle License #471021980 Listed on: 11/14/2018

Century 21 Circle

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Pena-Graham

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475128048

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,293

Year Built

  • 2003

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,293

Year Built

2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1587
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1587
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 2003
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area, Foyer, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 5X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 7X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 6X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1587
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1587
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1587
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Acreage: 0.2

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 428
  • Junior High Dist: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X115.76
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0822376017

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6543.36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2025
Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Kafka Trust No 102 and Kafka Terence
Bought by
Faber Helen C and Faber Lance F
Seller's Agent
Maria Pena-Graham
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Schwartz
Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-22.96%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2019
Sold by
Kafka Terry and Kafka Patricia
Bought by
Kafka Terence and Kafka Patricia

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2018
Closed on
Jan 4, 2019
Sold by
Swafford Swafford Carolyn Scheppele Carolyn Scheppele and Swafford Carolyn Scheppele
Bought by
Kafka Terry and Kafka Patricia
Seller's Agent
Dawn Baker
Century 21 Circle
Buyer's Agent
Maria Pena-Graham
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$204,900
Sold Price
$199,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.67%
Original Mortgage
$159,920
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2018
Sold by
Swafford Carolyn Scheppele
Bought by
Swafford Carolyn Scheppele and The Carolyn Scheppele Swafford Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2015
Sold by
Swafford Craig E
Bought by
Swafford Carolyn S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,400
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Deed $350,000 Home Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $200,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $159,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,800 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $171,063 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $184,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $184,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $350,000 0.0% $221 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $350,000 +75.1% $221 / Sq Ft
01/04/2019 01/04/19 Sold $199,900 -2.4% $126 / Sq Ft
11/25/2018 11/25/18 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2018 11/14/18 For Sale $204,900 -- $129 / 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 $6,293 $89,293 $11,591 $77,702
2023 $6,293 $77,856 $10,106 $67,750
2022 $6,072 $71,082 $11,534 $59,548
2021 $6,160 $66,669 $10,818 $55,851
2020 $6,279 $65,607 $10,646 $54,961
2019 $6,109 $63,029 $10,228 $52,801
2018 $6,510 $60,892 $9,881 $51,011
2017 $6,543 $58,533 $9,498 $49,035
2016 $6,452 $57,055 $9,258 $47,797
2015 -- $54,060 $8,772 $45,288
2014 -- $53,376 $12,693 $40,683
2013 -- $56,067 $13,333 $42,734
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10118410

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-22-376-017