$147,500
SOLD MAY 29, 2026

905 S 5th St Dekalb, IL 60115

2 Beds
1 Bath
677 Sq Ft
1949 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 29, 2026

$218 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

Tour this (2) Bedroom, (1) Full Bath home beautifully updated in the heart of DeKalb! This move-in ready property blends recent improvements with flexible living and investment potential. The home features all new paint / window treatments / lighting throughout, new countertops, lots of windows and natural light, and on-site laundry. The exterior features vinyl siding, newer roof, a large private lot to update with your personal hobbies and home additions, new maintenance-free composite deck to relax and entertain, and recent tree trimming and landscaping improvements. Whether you're looking for a move-in ready primary residence or a turnkey investment opportunity with strong cash-flow; this home offers versatility, value, and immediate use. The home is conveniently located near local amenities, shopping, schools (walking distance to Founders Elementary), parks, near Northern Illinois University, and easy highway access. This property is Realtor owned, and available to tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Samantha Fisher

Realty Executives Premier Illinois License #475180978 Listed on: 05/15/2026

Realty Executives Premier Illinois

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Lysien

Suburban Life Realty, Ltd License #471003181

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,912

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 169

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 677 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Flooring

  • Linoleum
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Schools

  • Founders Elementary School
  • Huntley Middle School
  • De Kalb High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,912

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 677
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 677
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 677
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, Yes
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, In Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Founders Elementary School
  • High School: De Kalb High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Huntley Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 169
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2911.72
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2026
Closed on
May 22, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Samantha Fisher
Realty Executives Premier Illinois
Buyer's Agent
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
List Price
$134,999
Sold Price
$147,500
Premium/Discount to List
$12,501
9.26%
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-23.22%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2016
Closed on
Feb 3, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kelly Miller
Hometown Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Procopio
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$69,500
Sold Price
$57,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-17.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.79%
Original Mortgage
$45,600
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$16,125
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $147,500 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $57,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $107,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $45,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $16,125 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Sold $147,500 +9.3% $218 / Sq Ft
05/17/2026 05/17/26 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2026 05/15/26 For Sale $134,999 +136.8% $199 / Sq Ft
02/17/2017 02/17/17 Sold $57,000 -12.2% $84 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/20/2016 11/20/16 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Price Changed $64,900 -6.6% $96 / Sq Ft
10/31/2016 10/31/16 For Sale $69,500 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
10/21/2016 10/21/16 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2016 10/12/16 For Sale $69,500 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $2,682 $36,861 $8,130 $28,731
2024 $2,763 $33,660 $7,424 $26,236
2023 $2,708 $29,349 $6,473 $22,876
2022 $2,708 $26,796 $7,387 $19,409
2021 $2,781 $25,132 $6,928 $18,204
2020 $2,844 $24,732 $6,818 $17,914
2019 $2,788 $23,760 $6,550 $17,210
2018 $2,722 $22,954 $6,328 $16,626
2017 $2,748 $22,065 $6,083 $15,982
2016 $2,718 $21,508 $5,929 $15,579
2015 -- $20,379 $5,618 $14,761
2014 -- $20,641 $8,129 $12,512
2013 -- $21,682 $8,539 $13,143
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12636638

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-26-104-009

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