$185,000
$185,000
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,162 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 04/03/2026
Key Details
Sold Price $185,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,162 sqft
Price per Sqft $159
MLS Listing ID 12572527
Sold Date 04/03/26
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1940
Annual Tax Amount $2,621
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 5,488 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 51 x 111 x 51 x 110
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Welcome home to 917 N. 7th Street in DeKalb! This charming, character-filled Cape Cod is a beautifully maintained three-bedroom home offering a flexible layout and thoughtful updates throughout. The main level features a spacious, sunlit living room, an inviting kitchen with a comfortable eating area, a fully updated bath, and a convenient first-floor bedroom-ideal for guests, a home office, or easy single-level living. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a half bath, providing privacy and a well-designed separation of space. The finished walk-out basement adds exceptional versatility, complete with a recreation room, bar area, and a mechanical/laundry room with a shower and exterior access to the shared driveway-perfect for entertaining or creating additional living space. Outside, enjoy a partially fenced yard, a 1.5-car detached garage, a newer fence (2023), plus a newer back door and side storm door. With space, functionality, and key updates already taken care of, this home is move-in ready and full of opportunity. As an added perk, the property is located on the NIU Huskie Bus Line for added convenience. Don't miss your chance to make this one yours!
Location
State IL
County Dekalb
Area De Kalb
Rooms
Basement Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full, Walk-Out Access
Interior
Interior Features Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Equipment Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace N
Appliance Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.5
Community Features Sidewalks, Street Lights
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Building Description Brick, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories 1.5 Story
Structure Type Brick
New Construction false
Schools
High Schools De Kalb High School
School District 428 , 428, 428
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Lana Erickson of eXp Realty - Geneva
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