211 S 3rd Street, Dekalb, IL 60115

$185,000 Asking Price

5 beds
2 baths
2,004  sqft
Built in 1893

Welcome to this 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled in the heart of downtown Dekalb, just moments from Lincoln Highway. Boasting a unique layout, this property offers incredible versatility and potential. The upper unit is a cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom, with kitchen. Ideal for a NIU student or as a rental unit, it combines practical living with convenience. The lower unit spans across a split-level layout, offering 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom...2 bedrooms on the fist floor and 2 on the second floor. Highlights include built-ins, hardwood floors, ample living space, a galley kitchen with an eating area, separate dining room, and a charming enclosed front porch. Set on an oversized lot complete with a 2-car detached garage featuring a new roof (installed in 2020). All within walking distance to downtown Dekalb's amenities, this property is perfect for investors seeking rental income, large families needing space to grow, or anyone looking to enjoy the benefits of downtown living with the option to convert it back to a single-family home.


Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Enclosed Porch, Bedroom 5, Kitchen
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
In Unit
Basement:
Full
A/C:
None
Heating:
Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Other,Shingle Siding
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
428
County:
DeKalb

Lot

Zoning:
0823303007

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
American Realty Illinois LLC, Melissa Sedevie

About Dekalb, IL

Housing

Number of Units
18,242
Median Home Value
$169,765
Median Rent
$798

59.47% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.42% are vacant.

Commute

Car
78.11%
Public Transportation
1.35%
Walk to Work
6.04%
Work from Home
12.89%
Other
0.95%

The median travel time to work is 19 minutes.

People

Population
44,572
Median Age
30.60
Median Household Size
2.71

Education

High School
21.85%
Associate’s Degree
9.09%
Bachelor’s Degree
23.19%
Graduate Degree
15.87%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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