This 4BR/1.5 Bath home in the Ellwood Historical district. Fully fenced yard. Great location just a few blocks from the heart of downtown DeKalb and yet convenient to Northern Illinois University. One car garage. Bring your DYI ideas and put your touches on it! or Keep as a rental home. It has been a rental for a number of years. rented for $1400/Mo to tenants who want to stay.
Active
Price cut: $26K (9/20)
$189,000
214 College Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
4beds
1,876sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
10,275 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced yardOne car garage
- 88 days |
- 667 |
- 31 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 25, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Linda Swenson 815-739-9582,
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12468305
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,876
- Total interior livable area: 1,876 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,275 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 137x75
Details
- Parcel number: 0822233013
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Dekalb
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $101/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,895
- Annual tax amount: $4,698
- Date on market: 9/13/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2025 | Price change | $189,000-12.1%$101/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12468305 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000$115/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12468305 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Listing removed | $215,000$115/sqft |
Source:  Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group #11900828 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2024 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$115/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11900828 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,698 -2.9% | $58,965 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $4,840 +2% | $51,413 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $4,744 -2.6% | $46,940 +6.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,366/mo
Principal & interest
$936
Property taxes
$364
Home insurance
$66
Climate risks
Neighborhood: North 5th Ward
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Founders Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10De Kalb High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: De Kalb High School
- District: 428
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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