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226 W Locust Street

DeKalb, IL 60115

7 beds
3 baths
1,900 sqft
1,225 sqft lot
$125 per sqft
– on site

Have you wanted to be a landlord or just wanted a gorgeous older home full of beautiful woodwork? This home is just for you!!! It is currently used as a rooming house but can be converted back to it's original glory. Or if you want to try your hand at becoming a landlord the 3rd floor can be used as a private living space then rent the rooms on the lower level to cover the mortgage!!!

Listing courtesy of MRED / 815 Property as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 8, 2025 •

MLS# 12272577 —

The Building

Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Porch Screened
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Landlord/Tenant/Seller

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 6, Foyer, Bedroom 7, Kitchen, Bedroom 5
Rooms Total:

9

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1900

Location

Directions:

First to Locust, 1 Block from Downtown
Location:

93017

The Property

Parcel Number:

0822278005
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Size Dimensions:

35 X 20 X 210 X 35 X 220
Zero Lot Line:

No
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

5886

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

7
Bedrooms Possible:

7

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling:

Wall Unit(s)

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Freezer

Schools

Elementary School District:

428
Middle Or Junior School District:

428
High School District:

428

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

8
Parking Features:

Off Street
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

Owned
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$239,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,279
Taxes	$490
Insurance	$65
Utilities	N/A
Total	$1,834/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/7/25 Feb 7, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$239,000	54.2% (16.6% / YR)
11/4/21 Nov 4, 2021		MRED	$155,000	-10.9%
9/23/21 Sep 23, 2021		MRED	$174,000

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This house located in Downtown DeKalb, DeKalb, IL 60115 is currently for sale for $239,000. 226 W Locust Street is a 1,900 square foot house with 7 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 1 days. 226 W Locust Street is in the Downtown DeKalb neighborhood of DeKalb and has a WalkScore® of 80, making it very walkable.

Listing courtesy of MRED, 815 Property, and Cindy Heinrich as distributed by MLS GRID.

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