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Dekalb,IL 60115
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,320 sqft
Price per Sqft $107
MLS Listing ID 12349281
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1893
Annual Tax Amount $5,828
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 7,596 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 49X155
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Rare opportunity to own in DeKalb's incredible "Elwood Historic District". A beautiful Victorian with major curb-appeal centrally located a block from Lincoln Highway. This 4 bedroom up, 2 bath home is located on wide, tree-lined Locust Street. Walk or bike easily to NIU campus and downtown shopping district. Grand tall ceilings, generous room shapes, 4 bedrooms upstairs plus a main floor room perfect as an Office or additional bedroom. Original hard wood floors throughout along with original woodwork, hutch and stairs. Remodeled Kitchen is open to a large seating area with easy access to a spacious deck and charming, fenced-in backyard. This is a great place for entertaining! This historic home would serve easily as a main residence or as an investment rental. Newer furnace (2021). A large part of sewer line recently replaced (2021). New solar panels lower utility costs! Shared driveway with one car garage and exterior shed. A rare Victorian which shines with plenty of natural light in a wonderful location!
Location
State IL
County Dekalb
Area De Kalb
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished,Full
Interior
Interior Features 1st Floor Full Bath
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Equipment Water-Softener Owned
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Refrigerator
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Common Area
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Frame,Log, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Frame,Log
New Construction false
Schools
School District 428 ,428, 428
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None