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  • $252,000

    239 W Locust St, Dekalb, IL 60115

    4beds
    0baths
    2,380sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1898
    -- sqft lot
    $252,000 Zestimate®
    $106/sqft
    $986 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $252,000

    $227,000 - $280,000

    $986/mo

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    What's special

    You don't want to miss this opportunity to own this Historic, charming, 2 unit side-by-side duplex within walking distance to downtown Dekalb, Lagoon and NIU! Current rental opportunities like this are SO HARD TO FIND under $1,000 a month! Perfect for investors or to live in one, rent the other! The units are known as East and West. East Unit: 2 beds, 1 bath and rented for $850 a month when it was occupied. Enter the unit through the shared screened in porch and step into the living room with beautiful original staircase, built in shelves and hardwood floors. Convenient storage area located beneath stairs. Pass through the swing door to the kitchen with buffet, dining space and access to covered private porch. 2nd level has full bath (with new sink cabinet, new vinyl flooring in 2019), 2 bedrooms and sun porch accessible by both large bedrooms! West Unit: 2 beds, 1 bath and rented for $775 a month (long term tenant) when it was occupied. You're greeted by a spacious living room with huge picture window (all new vinyl plank flooring in 2019 through main level). Arched doorways add additional charm in separate dining space. Built-in desk is a great use of space in hallway to kitchen. Full bath is on main level and has built in cabinets for additional storage. 2nd level has master bedroom with additional bonus room (access through the master). This is perfect for a closet, office, nursery, etc. Each unit has their own furnace/ac and separate water, gas. Basement is a common area for both units with two separate sets of washer/dryers. The 3 car detached garage is divided off for security and two of the spaces have garage door openers. Great backyard with access to oversized concrete driveway. Radon mitigation system already installed. AGENTS AND/OR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS EXPOSED TO COVID 19 OR WITH A COUGH OR FEVER ARE NOT TO ENTER THE HOME UNTIL THEY RECEIVE MEDICAL CLEARANCE.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 0
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,380 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 9,583 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0822233007

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1898

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Dekalb

    Other

    Other facts
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • Sale Terms: Conventional, Cash Only
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Historical District
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame, Other
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Status: Pending
    • Appliances/Features Unit 1: Stove, Refrigerator, Hardwood Floors
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Type-Multi: Duplex Side by Side
    • Area Amenities: Street Lights, Street Paved, Sidewalks
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room, Enclosed Balcony
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Storms/Screens, Porch Screened, Screened Deck
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Lot Dimensions: 9, 372
    • Appliances/Features Unit 2: Stove, Refrigerator, Hardwood Floors
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Parcel Identification Number: 0822233007

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/24/2020Listing removed$174,900$73/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Inspire #10697050
    9/2/2020Listed for sale$174,900+6%$73/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Inspire #10697050
    8/28/2020Sold$165,000-5.7%$69/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10697050
    7/9/2020Pending sale$174,900$73/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Inspire #10697050
    4/17/2020Listed for sale$174,900$73/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Inspire #10692265

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$6,189 -1.8%$83,680 +14.7%
    2023$6,303 +2.9%$72,962 +9.5%
    2022$6,125 -2%$66,614 +6.6%

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    Neighborhood: North 5th Ward

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Founders Elementary School
    • Middle: Clinton Rosette Middle School
    • High: De Kalb High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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