$180,000
SOLD FEB 4, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • High Ceiling
  • Built-In Features
  • Recessed Lighting

About This Home

As of February 2026

Don't let this one fool you! This 1.5-story Cape Cod-style home with cedar-shingle siding is full of charm, character, and thoughtful updates. Located on 1st Street, just moments from downtown DeKalb, you're steps from parks, the Kishwaukee trail, and shopping. The owner began a careful renovation but was relocated out of state-so you get the benefit of the completed work without the price tag of a full remodel. Step inside to an inviting entryway with a sweet built-in and roomy coat closet. The living room features a large picture window, hardwood floors, and high ceilings that make the space feel bright and open. A brand-new main-floor bedroom and full bath were rebuilt from the studs up. The large eat-in kitchen still needs some love-unless you're a fan of bold orange and vintage wallpaper! Main-floor laundry adds convenience. Upstairs, you'll find two good-sized bedrooms with ample closet space and a beautifully finished full bath featuring a travertine tile shower. The full basement provides great storage options. A covered breezeway leads to the 2-car garage, accessible from the alley. Tear-off roof (2022), Chimney rebuilt (2022), New electrical throughout, Recessed lighting in bedrooms & bathrooms, HVAC updated in 2020. This diamond in the rough needs only cosmetic finishing touches-all the major work has already been done for you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alissa Roy

Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva License #475161511 Listed on: 11/27/2025

Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva

Last Buyer's Agent

Allen Custer

Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva License #475210089

Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,832

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x156
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Breezeway

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,832

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Age: 81-90 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: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Dining Combo
  • LivingArea: 1344
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1344

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Breezeway
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X156
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3832
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 27, 2025
Closed on
Jan 5, 2026
Sold by
Austin Heyden
Bought by
Ross Norman
Seller's Agent
Alissa Roy
Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
Buyer's Agent
Allen Custer
Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Views
167

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.25%
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2021
Sold by
Bates Belinda Ann
Bought by
Heyden Nicolas Austin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,550
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2021
Sold by
Debates Belinda A and Debates Mary R
Bought by
County Clerk

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Interest Rate
3.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2005
Sold by
Debates Mary
Bought by
Debates Belinda Ann
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $99,500 Lakeshore Title Agency
Deed $3,911,000 --
Warranty Deed $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $89,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2026 02/04/26 Sold $180,000 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2025 11/27/25 Price Changed $180,000 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
11/27/2025 11/27/25 For Sale $180,000 +80.9% $134 / Sq Ft
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Sold $99,500 -9.5% $94 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2022 06/16/22 For Sale $109,900 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $3,875 $54,099 $8,018 $46,081
2023 $3,746 $47,170 $6,991 $40,179
2022 $3,746 $43,066 $7,979 $35,087
2021 $3,806 $40,392 $7,484 $32,908
2020 $3,881 $39,748 $7,365 $32,383
2019 $3,777 $38,187 $7,076 $31,111
2018 $3,664 $36,892 $6,836 $30,056
2017 $3,670 $35,463 $6,571 $28,892
2016 $3,610 $34,568 $6,405 $28,163
2015 -- $32,754 $6,069 $26,685
2014 -- $33,175 $8,781 $24,394
2013 -- $34,848 $9,224 $25,624
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12522654

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-22-477-009

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