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1138 S 5th St, Dekalb, IL, 60115

$285,000

Home List Price

$3,384*

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4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,952 SqFt
$146/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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1138 S 5th St, DeKalb$285,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Garage3 spaces
Year Built1938
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
WaterfrontFencing
MLS #12050268
Lot Size0.19 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 1138 S 5th St

***Multiple offers received Highest and Best requested by 6:00pm on Friday 5/10/24 **** Welcome to 1138 South 5th Street, a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home that has dotted every "i" and crossed every "t"! This home boasts great curb appeal with lilac bushes, flowers, and wooden stairs with iron balusters. Open the freshly painted front door into a large dining room that opens up to the kitchen. The kitchen features granite countertops and a 4-piece stainless steel appliance set. The large pantry with open shelving and lower cabinets could serve as a nice coffee bar. Off the dining room, you will find the 4th bedroom with French doors, which could also be used as a home office, den, or formal living room. The first floor includes a trendy full bathroom with a brick look feature wall and ceramic tile shower. Enter the home via the second entrance and land in a foyer with stylish board and batten wall treatment conveniently located adjacent to the bright laundry room with custom barn door. Steps away is the surprisingly large living/family room! Off the living room are sliding doors to the generous fenced-in yard, complete with a patio, playset, and trampoline. The second floor features 3 large bedrooms and a big full bathroom. The en-suite primary bedroom includes a private balcony to enjoy your morning coffee. The property is completed with an oversized 2.5-car garage with 150-amp electric and a mini-split HVAC system. Recent updates include a roof (2019), French drain and sump pump (2023), HVAC garage (2023), Mohawk Waterproof flooring in the Dining Room and 4th Bedroom (2024) and barn door (2023). The home is minutes away from I-88 and downtown DeKalb. If entertaining friends and family is what you crave, this is the home for you! Schedule your tour today to make this your new home!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Living Area: 1,952 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Willow Real Estate, Inc
  • Office Phone: (800) 895-3955
  • Listing Agent: Judah Sameth

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Fencing
  • Exterior: Balcony, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Workshop

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Fencing
  • Lot Size: 0.19 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • De Kalb High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Huntley Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Founders Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 7th Street to Charter, head West to 5th Street, head North on 5th house is on East Side of Street

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $285,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $146/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $5,047
  • Tax Year: 2020
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DeKalb, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$225K

Med. Price/SqFt

$142

Avg. Days On Market

27

# of Sold Homes

25

1138 S 5th St vs DeKalb

15 DAYS ON ROCKET

-12 Days

$285,000

+$60K More

$146/SqFt

+$3 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $60K more than the Median Sold Price and $3/SqFt more than other homes in DeKalb, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12050268

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Willow Real Estate, Inc
  • Office Phone: (800) 895-3955
  • Listing Agent: Judah Sameth

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 29, 2015Home Sold
$147,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$5,047$49,889
2019$4,920$47,929
2018$4,796$46,304
2017$4,797$44,510

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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4
/10

  • Founders Elementary School

  • 821 S 7th St

  • 0.42 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Huntley Middle School

  • 1515 S 4th St

  • 0.35 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • De Kalb High School

  • 501 W Dresser Rd

  • 2.70 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,764. Most DeKalb, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1138 S 5th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1138 S 5th St property is $285,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1138 S 5th St is a house located in Dekalb, Illinois, 60115.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 1138 S 5th St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1138 S 5th St are:
Founders Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Huntley Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
De Kalb High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $5,047 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 29, 2015 for $147,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1138 S 5th St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1138 S 5th St is 1,952 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1138 S 5th St is 1938.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›DeKalb County›DeKalb›60115›1138 S 5th St

This home is located at 1138 S 5th St in Dekalb, IL and zip code 60115. This 1,952 square foot home, which was built in 1938, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $285,000.

DeKalb, IL housing market in April 2024 saw over 12 listings sold above listed price, more than 6 sold at listed price and over 7 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in DeKalb, IL between March 2024 and April 2024 increased by 18.2%. Listings spent 27 days on the market in April 2024, and had a median list price of $225,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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