$189,900
PENDING

938 E Garden St Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated payment $1,291/month

Total Views 4,390
3 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$198 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Property is near park
  • Corner Lot
  • Patio

About This Home

Finally, a home that's affordable and move-in-ready! This 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch has been updated with all new flooring and is freshly painted. The kitchen features tons of cabinets, glass tile backsplash, butchers block and new vinyl flooring, and extra space for dining. The living room features new carpet and a large picture window, bringing in tons of natural light. All the bedrooms have new carpeting, upgraded lighting and one has a built in desk. The large laundry room is the perfect space for extra storage. Sitting on a corner lot, you'll love the large and private backyard. The 1.5 car garage features extra space for a workshop and a covered porch area, perfect for enjoying your time outdoors. This home has easy interstate access and is close to schools, shopping, parks, and more. Hurry and see it before it's gone!

Listing Agent

Rachael Alvarez

Willow Real Estate, Inc License #475139743 Listed on: 02/25/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,341

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 10,298 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 78.30x132
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Steel Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Schools

  • Chesebro Elementary School
  • Clinton Rosette Middle School
  • De Kalb High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,341

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

10,298 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 960
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Steel Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Chesebro Elementary School
  • High School: De Kalb High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Clinton Rosette Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2364
  • Lot Dimensions: 78.30X132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3340.92
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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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
2025 $3,341 $52,493 $11,701 $40,792
2024 $3,369 $47,935 $10,685 $37,250
2023 $3,250 $41,795 $9,316 $32,479
2022 $3,250 $38,158 $10,631 $27,527
2021 $3,297 $35,789 $9,971 $25,818
2020 $3,360 $35,218 $9,812 $25,406
2019 $3,266 $33,834 $9,426 $24,408
2018 $3,165 $32,686 $9,106 $23,580
2017 $3,166 $31,420 $8,753 $22,667
2016 $3,870 $30,627 $8,532 $22,095
2015 -- $29,019 $8,084 $20,935
2014 -- $30,379 $11,697 $18,682
2013 -- $31,911 $12,287 $19,624
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/09/2026 03/09/26 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2026 02/25/26 For Sale $189,900 +79.2% $198 / Sq Ft
04/14/2016 04/14/16 Sold $106,000 +1.0% $110 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2016 02/18/16 For Sale $104,900 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
02/16/2016 02/16/16 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2016 02/10/16 For Sale $104,900 +46.7% $109 / Sq Ft
02/24/2015 02/24/15 Sold $71,500 +2.3% $74 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/10/2015 02/10/15 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2015 01/22/15 Price Changed $69,900 -11.5% $73 / Sq Ft
01/14/2015 01/14/15 Price Changed $79,000 -7.6% $82 / Sq Ft
12/11/2014 12/11/14 Price Changed $85,500 -7.1% $89 / Sq Ft
11/10/2014 11/10/14 Price Changed $92,000 -4.7% $96 / Sq Ft
10/10/2014 10/10/14 For Sale $96,500 -- $101 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $102,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $104,080 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12575977

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-23-456-002

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