$235,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2025

815 S 1st St Dekalb, IL 60115

2 Beds
1 Bath
850 Sq Ft
6,316 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$276 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Screened Porch
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 3-minute walk to Shipman Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Your totally transformed home awaits...this 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home offers comfortable living with modern finishes throughout! The spacious interior boasts beautiful hardwood flooring, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. New SS appliances, cabinets, and quartz countertops add to the enjoyment of the eat in kitchen with plenty of space for cooking and entertaining! The living areas flow seamlessly, and the partially finished basement provides additional space for recreation, storage, or a home office. The property also features a 2-car garage, providing ample space for vehicles, and is complemented by an attached shed for extra storage. The fenced yard offers privacy and security, making it ideal for pets, kids, or outdoor activities. Enjoy relaxing outdoor moments on the large 20' x 15' screened porch, perfect for entertaining or unwinding in comfort while being protected from the elements. This home also presents a fantastic opportunity to further enhance its functionality by adding a half bath in the finished basement. This thoughtful upgrade would make the basement even more versatile, perfect for guests or added convenience for your family. This home combines functionality with charm, making it a fantastic choice for those seeking convenience and quality in a prime location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Sedevie

American Realty Illinois LLC License #475175423 Listed on: 01/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Darlene Colosimo

Patriot Homes Group Inc. License #475148822

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,403

Year Built

  • Built in 1950 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 45 x 140
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 850 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • De Kalb High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,403

Year Built

Built in 1950 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Block, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 850
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 850
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 850
  • Basement Sq Ft: 850
  • Total Sq Ft: 1700
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 850
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 230000
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: De Kalb High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 45 X 140
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3402.74
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2025
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Doherty James
Bought by
Jencks Julie Ellen
Seller's Agent
Melissa Sedevie
American Realty Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Colosimo
Patriot Homes Group Inc.
Sold Price
$235,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-24.06%
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Outstanding Balance
$170,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$53,644

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2024
Closed on
Nov 14, 2024
Sold by
Bogue Susan L
Bought by
Doherty James
Seller's Agent
Linda Tillis
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Sedevie
American Realty Illinois LLC
List Price
$122,000
Sold Price
$123,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.82%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
265.03%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $123,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $170,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $47,636 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $235,000 +91.1% $276 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale -- -- --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Sold $123,000 +0.8% $145 / Sq Ft
11/02/2024 11/02/24 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2024 10/31/24 For Sale $122,000 -- $144 / 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 $3,403 $48,341 $6,947 $41,394
2023 $3,403 $42,149 $6,057 $36,092
2022 $3,283 $38,482 $6,913 $31,569
2021 $3,330 $36,093 $6,484 $29,609
2020 $3,394 $35,518 $6,381 $29,137
2019 $3,300 $34,122 $6,130 $27,992
2018 $3,198 $32,965 $5,922 $27,043
2017 $3,200 $31,688 $5,693 $25,995
2016 $3,145 $30,888 $5,549 $25,339
2015 -- $29,267 $5,258 $24,009
2014 -- $29,644 $7,609 $22,035
2013 -- $31,139 $7,993 $23,146
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12266213

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-22-457-016