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Patty Tallitsch
Jean Smith Realty
(779) 212-7437
15 Total Sales
5 in Dekalb
$172K - $288K Price Range
905 S 5th St Dekalb, IL 60115
DeKalb Area
2
Beds
1
Bath
677
Sq Ft
1949
Built
Highlights
- Living Room
- 1-Story Property
- Dining Room
- Laundry Room
- Forced Air Heating System
- Family Room
About This Home
As of May 2026Tour 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
Realty Executives Premier Illinois License #475180978 Listed on: 05/15/2026
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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
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
-32.81%
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
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Dekalb, IL
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Patty Tallitsch
-
Denise Sowder
Denise Sowder
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(630) 349-6152
68 Total Sales
1 in Dekalb
$369,000 Price
-
Dina House
Dina House
Brokerocity Inc
(224) 246-8499
103 Total Sales
2 in Dekalb
$158K - $241K Price Range
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Dalia Metzger
Dalia Metzger
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(630) 556-8762
102 Total Sales
1 in Dekalb
$245,000 Price
-
Donald Hampton
Donald Hampton
Fathom Realty IL LLC
(708) 905-4903
141 Total Sales
4 in Dekalb
$199K - $300K Price Range
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Tracy Shuman
Tracy Shuman
Re/Max Professional Advantage
(815) 393-2816
152 Total Sales
2 in Dekalb
$327,000 Price Range
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $45,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $16,125 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $86,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $80,250 | 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Samantha Fisher
Seller's Agent in 2026
Samantha Fisher
Realty Executives
(312) 718-2459
35 Total Sales
-
Matt Lysien
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(847) 309-6939
519 Total Sales
-
Kelly Miller
Seller's Agent in 2017
Kelly Miller
Hometown Realty Group
(815) 757-0123
253 Total Sales
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Danielle Procopio
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Danielle Procopio
Coldwell Banker Realty
(773) 419-7542
51 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12636638
APN: 08-26-104-009
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