
8750 Gurler Rd Dekalb, IL 60115
Estimated payment $2,298/month
Highlights
- Home fronts a creek
- Open Floorplan
- Ranch Style House
- 1.5 Acre Lot
- Mature Trees
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
About This Home
FURNISHED EXECUTIVE COTTAGE and privacy on 1.5 Acres. Discover the perfect blend of rustic charm and craftsmanship in this fully furnished creekside cottage, set on 1.5 private and wooded acres. Over 30 years of thoughtful makeovers have created a one-of-a-kind home, rich in character. Step inside to find a creative mix of materials and textures - from repurposed millwork and custom-cut trim to sleek concrete, vinyl, and carpet flooring. The vaulted multi-pane front window area is the perfect location for the fruit producing 11-foot citrus tree. In-home movable stereo system. Multiple hand-cut stained glass tables. The freestanding, lighted dry-bar rolls easily to create cozy gathering spots anywhere in the home. The kitchen features generous 30-inch counter depth and a hand-cut ceramic tile backsplash. The primary bedroom showcases knotty pine walls, wood ceiling, with black-hinged details, while the spa-inspired bath offers a 4' x 7' shower with soothing indirect red lighting. Most windows have been replaced and the exterior of the windows have a uniquely designed exterior trim. Enjoy the heated four-season room with an art studio nook, knotty pine, custom trim and cedar siding accents. Transform the studio nook into your own unique space. There is a laundry/utility room. Outside, mowed trails wind through the property, a wooded tree-lined canopy lane leads to the home and there is a trickling backyard creek. The back of the home features low-maintenance vinyl siding, a large cement patio, a grill patio with a freestanding grill, and plenty of space for outdoor furniture and entertaining. Additional features include: Steel roof; Tandem 2-car garage with workshop; Garden shed stocked with yard tools and riding mower; exterior lighting and motion sensors. A true artisan's retreat, this home offers privacy, beauty, and endless inspiration - all "as is" and it's ready for its next chapter. Furnace 2022; water heater 12/2024; dishwasher 7/2025; AC 2004.
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475188692 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,898
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 1.5 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x617.41x100x617.50
- Home fronts a creek
- Level Lot
- Irregular Lot
- Mature Trees
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
- Parking Included in Price
- Unassigned Parking
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Cottage
- Rubber Roof
- Metal Roof
- Stone Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,151 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Window Screens
- French Doors
- Living Room
- Family or Dining Combination
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- First Floor Utility Room
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Porcelain Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- No Tub in Bathroom
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
- Septic Tank
- TV Antenna
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner 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 | $4,122 | $63,836 | $21,909 | $41,927 |
2023 | $4,122 | $58,378 | $20,036 | $38,342 |
2022 | $4,474 | $57,555 | $19,754 | $37,801 |
2021 | $4,628 | $53,910 | $18,503 | $35,407 |
2020 | $4,494 | $51,080 | $17,532 | $33,548 |
2019 | $4,411 | $49,163 | $16,874 | $32,289 |
2018 | $4,308 | $47,109 | $16,169 | $30,940 |
2017 | $4,171 | $44,275 | $15,196 | $29,079 |
2016 | $4,031 | $42,523 | $14,595 | $27,928 |
2015 | -- | $40,116 | $13,769 | $26,347 |
2014 | -- | $39,766 | $13,649 | $26,117 |
2013 | -- | $40,925 | $14,047 | $26,878 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/15/2025 08/15/25 | For Sale | $362,000 | -- | $168 / Sq Ft |
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