Well-maintained and fully rented 3-unit property located in DeKalb's Historic District. This is a great investment opportunity, ideally positioned near Northern Illinois University, downtown amenities, and public transportation
Closed
$225,000
227 W Locust St, Dekalb, IL 60115
5beds
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Multi Family
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,159 Estimated rent
Home value
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Estimated sales range
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$1,159/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 21, 2025 at 02:29pm
Listing courtesy of:
Linda Swenson 815-739-9582,
Century 21 Circle
Bought with:
Matthew Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12434728
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, On Site
Lot
- Dimensions: 58x139x66x100x40
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0822233009
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Dekalb
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Sold | $225,000-8.2% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12434728 | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Contingent | $245,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12434728 | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $245,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12434728 | ||
| 9/24/2024 | Listing removed | $245,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11901137 | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Price change | $245,000-3.9% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11901137 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,142 -2.9% | $64,544 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $5,297 +2% | $56,277 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $5,192 -2.6% | $51,380 +6.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
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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