959 N 12th St in DeKalb presents an outstanding investment opportunity for a savvy buyer looking to add value and build equity in a prime location close to downtown DeKalb and Northern Illinois University, with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and commuter routes. This two-unit property offers excellent rental potential, featuring a spacious main-level unit with three bedrooms plus an office, one full bath, and another bathroom already roughed in the basement, along with a generous kitchen that has plenty of cabinet and counter space plus a new dishwasher and washer. The upper-level unit includes three bedrooms and one bath, providing additional income potential. With its unbeatable proximity to NIU and downtown attractions, this property is ideal for investors ready to bring their vision and renovations to life and transform it into a strong income-producing asset in a desirable rental market.
Contingent
$149,000
959 N 12th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
6beds
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Est.:
Multi Family
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous kitchenNew dishwasherUpper-level unitSpacious main-level unitThree bedroomsOne bath
- 89 days |
- 35 |
- 2 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 29, 2025 at 03:15am
Listing courtesy of:
James Zitnik 815-345-6009,
Keller Williams Success Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12470829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, On Site, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0814458017
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Dekalb
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $160,998
- Annual tax amount: $4,275
- Date on market: 9/12/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,577/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Contingent | $149,000 |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $149,000+46.8% |
Source: | ||
| 2/7/2000 | Sold | $101,500 |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,276 -2.9% | $53,666 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $4,405 +2% | $46,792 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $4,317 -2.6% | $42,720 +6.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,077/mo
Principal & interest
$738
Property taxes
$287
Home insurance
$52
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60115
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Littlejohn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 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
- 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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