844 S 1st St Dekalb, IL 60115
Estimated payment $1,280/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Recreation Room
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Property is near a park
- Wood Flooring
- 5-minute walk to Shipman Park
About This Home
This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse-style home offers endless potential and more space than meets the eye. Situated on a corner lot within walking distance to downtown DeKalb, schools, and shopping, the property features a heated enclosed front porch that could make a perfect sitting or reading room. The adjoining living room is filled with natural sunlight, creating a welcoming space for entertaining, while the formal dining room, with large windows and a spacious closet, sets the stage for everyday meals and holiday gatherings. Both the dining and living rooms have been freshly painted and feature drywall walls, with hardwood floors beneath the carpet. The large kitchen provides abundant cabinetry and countertop space, along with room for a table or island, making it ideal for those who love to cook. A first-floor laundry combined with a half bath is conveniently located next to the kitchen, and a side entrance with a mudroom offers practical storage for coats and shoes. Upstairs, three generously sized bedrooms all feature hardwood floors and ample closet space, including a primary suite with a walkin closet. The walls throughout this level have been freshly drywalled and painted, and a full bath plus attic access complete the second level. The basement includes a rec room awaiting your finishing touches, a concrete floor poured in the 70s (a flood occurred in the 70s, but no water since), and a back half perfect for storage, along with a full, updated bathroom. Mechanical updates include furnace (2021); most windows were replaced. Outside, the corner lot offers plenty of room to fence for pets or play, and the detached two-car garage, less than 15 years old, is a great bonus. Close to schools, shopping, medical facilities, and interstate access, this home is ready for your imagination to transform it into your forever home.
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475128048 Listed on: 12/10/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,833
Year Built
- Built in 1886
Lot Details
- 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 54.70x23.59x180x7x180
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Irregular Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,785 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Window Screens
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Heated Enclosed Porch
- Storage Room
- Dormer Attic
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Electric Cooktop
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Location
- Property is near a park
Schools
- De Kalb High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
- Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,166 | $65,256 | $11,663 | $53,593 |
| 2023 | $2,166 | $56,898 | $10,169 | $46,729 |
| 2022 | $2,326 | $51,947 | $11,605 | $40,342 |
| 2021 | $2,547 | $48,721 | $10,884 | $37,837 |
| 2020 | $2,646 | $47,944 | $10,710 | $37,234 |
| 2019 | $2,700 | $46,060 | $10,289 | $35,771 |
| 2018 | $2,729 | $44,498 | $9,940 | $34,558 |
| 2017 | $2,866 | $42,774 | $9,555 | $33,219 |
| 2016 | $2,908 | $41,694 | $9,314 | $32,380 |
| 2015 | -- | $39,505 | $8,825 | $30,680 |
| 2014 | -- | $40,149 | $12,770 | $27,379 |
| 2013 | -- | $42,173 | $13,414 | $28,759 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 12/10/25 | For Sale | $215,000 | -- | $120 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12530626
APN: 08-22-477-051
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