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208 W Locust
Dekalb, IL 60115

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,320 Sq. Ft.
  • Built In 1893
Price

$250,000

Est Payment
$1,811 / month (details)  
Taxes
$5,828  
Beds
4  
Baths
2  
Rooms
9  
Type
Detached Single  
Sq. Ft.
2,320  
Lot Size
49X155  
Built
1893  
Neighborhood
De Kalb  
MLS
#12349281
Status
Active (8 days)

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!

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Property Details

Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
Hardwood
16X13
Dining Room
Main
Hardwood
22X13
Kitchen
Main
Vinyl
15X10
Family Room
Main
Hardwood
16X13
Laundry
Basement
10X10
Master Bedroom
Second
Hardwood
16X13
Bedroom 2
Second
Hardwood
17X13
Bedroom 3
Second
Hardwood
16X13
Bedroom 4
Second
Hardwood
10X8
Office
Main
Hardwood
11X9

Utilities

  • Heating Forced Air
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Water Public
  • Sewer Public Sewer

Additional Information

Interior Features
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator
Parking
1 Garage Spaces, Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage, Parking included in price
Schools
District 428

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Principal & Interest
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Property Tax
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Assessments
$0
Home Insurance
$0
Mortgage Insurance
$0

Listing History

04-27-2025 Listed at $250,000
Last Modified 5/3/25 12:05 AM

Nearby Transportation

  • I 88 East 2.0 mi
  • I 88 West 2.0 mi
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