917 N 7th St Dekalb, IL 60115
Estimated payment $1,170/month
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 1.5 Car Detached Garage
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Bar
About This Home
Welcome home to 917 N. 7th Street in DeKalb! This charming, character-filled Cape Cod is a beautifully maintained three-bedroom home offering a flexible layout and thoughtful updates throughout. The main level features a spacious, sunlit living room, an inviting kitchen with a comfortable eating area, a fully updated bath, and a convenient first-floor bedroom-ideal for guests, a home office, or easy single-level living. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a half bath, providing privacy and a well-designed separation of space. The finished walk-out basement adds exceptional versatility, complete with a recreation room, bar area, and a mechanical/laundry room with a shower and exterior access to the shared driveway-perfect for entertaining or creating additional living space. Outside, enjoy a partially fenced yard, a 1.5-car detached garage, a newer fence (2023), plus a newer back door and side storm door. With space, functionality, and key updates already taken care of, this home is move-in ready and full of opportunity. As an added perk, the property is located on the NIU Huskie Bus Line for added convenience. Don't miss your chance to make this one yours!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,622
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 5,489 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 51 x 111 x 51 x 110
- Partially Fenced Property
Parking
- 1.5 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,162 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Bar
- Dry Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Range
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Recreation or Family Area in Basement
Schools
- De Kalb High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Water Softener is Owned
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 | $3,098 | $58,809 | $7,411 | $51,398 |
| 2023 | $3,326 | $51,277 | $6,462 | $44,815 |
| 2022 | $3,326 | $46,816 | $7,375 | $39,441 |
| 2021 | $3,642 | $43,909 | $6,917 | $36,992 |
| 2020 | $3,704 | $43,209 | $6,807 | $36,402 |
| 2019 | $3,580 | $41,512 | $6,540 | $34,972 |
| 2018 | $3,452 | $40,104 | $6,318 | $33,786 |
| 2017 | $3,432 | $38,550 | $6,073 | $32,477 |
| 2016 | $3,990 | $37,577 | $5,920 | $31,657 |
| 2015 | -- | $35,604 | $5,609 | $29,995 |
| 2014 | -- | $37,857 | $8,115 | $29,742 |
| 2013 | -- | $39,766 | $8,524 | $31,242 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 03/05/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/28/2026 02/28/26 | Price Changed | $185,000 | 0.0% | $159 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2026 02/28/26 | For Sale | $185,000 | -- | $159 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustee Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12572527
APN: 08-14-380-022
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