$215,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2025

735 S 3rd St Dekalb, IL 60115

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 Sq Ft
7,797 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$199 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Wood Flooring
  • Built-In Features
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE SUNDAY 5/11 BY 5 pm. Make this beautifully cared-for brick Cape Cod, full of charm, and character yours! Step inside to a spacious and sun-filled living room that welcomes you with warmth and comfort. The formal dining room features elegant built-in china cabinets-perfect for displaying your favorite pieces-and offers a timeless setting for gatherings and special occasions. The kitchen is functional and inviting, equipped with a range and refrigerator, and offers easy flow when cooking. The full first-floor bathroom has been tastefully appointed with a step-in shower, a classic pedestal sink, and built-in cabinetry that adds both charm and storage. Upstairs, you'll find two cozy bedrooms featuring hardwood floors, charming dormer windows, and just the right amount of tucked-away storage space. The basement is clean, spacious, and practical, offering ample room for storage, hobbies, or future finishing possibilities. It also includes a washer and dryer and provides convenient access from both inside the home and a separate exterior entrance. Step outside to discover a meticulously landscaped yard with lush greenery and a custom paver patio-perfect for summer barbecues, morning coffee, or evening relaxation. The extra-deep detached garage adds incredible value and versatility, while the concrete driveway and alley-access parking pad offer off-street parking for 5-6 vehicles between the two - an uncommon bonus in this style of home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carly Andersen

Real Broker, LLC License #475199910 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Co-Listed By

Jeffrey Padesky

Real Broker, LLC License #475177974

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

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 7,797 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 156.50
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • No Tub in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 1080
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: No Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Driveway, Other, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.179
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 156.50
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze,Disabled Vet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Wilson Michael Alexander
Bought by
Vercler Braden
Seller's Agent
Carly Andersen
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Maria Pena-Graham
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
7.5%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$214,571

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$429
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.35%
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Outstanding Balance
$192,998
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$21,573

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2024
Closed on
Oct 17, 2024
Sold by
Parker Cherie L and Cooper Joanne L
Bought by
Wilson Michael Alexander
Seller's Agent
Dawn Baker
Century 21 Circle
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Leonard
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Views
58

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.77%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $215,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $198,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $193,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $215,000 +7.5% $199 / Sq Ft
05/11/2025 05/11/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $200,000 -- $185 / 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 $3,180 $53,224 $7,721 $45,503
2023 $3,180 $46,407 $6,732 $39,675
2022 $3,180 $42,369 $7,683 $34,686
2021 $3,180 $39,738 $7,206 $32,532
2020 $4,497 $39,104 $7,091 $32,013
2019 $3,118 $37,567 $6,812 $30,755
2018 $2,490 $36,293 $6,581 $29,712
2017 $2,615 $34,887 $6,326 $28,561
2016 $2,653 $34,006 $6,166 $27,840
2015 -- $32,221 $5,842 $26,379
2014 -- $31,993 $8,453 $23,540
2013 -- $33,606 $8,879 $24,727
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12350792

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-22-478-034