$150,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2024

726 S 2nd St Dekalb, IL 60115

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,472 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$102 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Den
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of September 2024

Discover the charm of this spacious farmhouse on a picturesque brick street in the heart of DeKalb's South Side. With 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, this home offers both character and potential. Your imagination can go a long way! Enter through the welcoming front porch into a generous living room, complemented by laminate flooring that extends into a versatile den - ideal as a first-floor bedroom if needed. The large eat-in kitchen is perfect for family gatherings and everyday meals. On the main level, you'll also find a full bath with a convenient laundry area. Upstairs, four generously-sized bedrooms and another full bath provide ample space for family and guests. Two of the bedrooms share a very large closet. The basement offers a fantastic space for hobbies or additional storage. The expansive fully fenced backyard is a blank canvas for your gardening dreams or ideal for hosting family events. Enjoy the charming brick paver patio featuring original "DeKalb" bricks. The spacious garage is perfect for car enthusiasts or those needing extra storage. This home is conveniently close to schools, shopping, and within walking distance of downtown DeKalb. It also offers easy interstate access. Some updates include windows, flooring in living room and den, and the roof over the home. The basement includes laundry hookups for added convenience. This property is in an estate, and is being sold AS-IS. This home presents a great opportunity for an investor or a hands-on homeowner looking for a project.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Pena-Graham

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475128048 Listed on: 08/13/2024

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Zach Gring

GC Realty and Development License #475198060

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,200

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 57.50x156
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,472 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dormer Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,200

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 1472
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Den, Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1472
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1472
  • Basement Sq Ft: 736
  • Total Sq Ft: 2208
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 736
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 736
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 736
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • List Price: 153500
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Unassigned, Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 57.50X156
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3200.26
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2024
Closed on
Sep 13, 2024
Sold by
Berkes Alberta M
Bought by
Syanda Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Maria Pena-Graham
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Zach Gring
GC Realty and Development
List Price
$153,500
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-2.28%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$163,777

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,777
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.25%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Outstanding Balance
$111,702
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$52,522
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Executors Deed $150,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $120,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Sold $150,000 -2.3% $102 / Sq Ft
08/18/2024 08/18/24 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2024 08/13/24 For Sale $153,500 -- $104 / 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 $3,200 $51,608 $9,143 $42,465
2023 $3,200 $44,998 $7,972 $37,026
2022 $1,870 $41,082 $9,098 $31,984
2021 $2,048 $38,531 $8,533 $29,998
2020 $1,733 $37,917 $8,397 $29,520
2019 $1,768 $36,427 $8,067 $28,360
2018 $1,787 $35,191 $7,793 $27,398
2017 $1,877 $33,828 $7,491 $26,337
2016 $1,904 $32,974 $7,302 $25,672
2015 -- $31,243 $6,919 $24,324
2014 -- $31,718 $10,011 $21,707
2013 -- $33,317 $10,516 $22,801
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12136837

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-22-478-012