480 E Dekalb Street, Somonauk, IL 60552

$315,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,500  sqft
Built in 1912

Filled with history and beauty, this amazing 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath craftsman style home seamlessly blends timeless elegance with contemporary comforts. Classic built-in features throughout the home including bookcases,window seats and cozy nooks offering both functionality and character. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Current owners have lovingly enjoyed this home for 30 years! Kitchen has nice cabinetry, granite counters, backsplash and LED rope lighting in ceiling. All appliances stay including a brand new kitchenaid dishwasher. Woodburning fireplace in living room includes upgraded clay tiles inside. Dining room features beautiful built in hutch and unique piano/coffee bar that will stay. Solid hardwood pocket door separates the dining room from the library. Staircase to second level is entered from either the living room or the library. So convenient! 4 bedrooms are all on second floor and 2 have new carpeting. Master bedroom has two separate closets and one has hidden cubbie for even more space. Third bedroom has a neat 12X7 loft/play area with an access door to even more space. The master and second bedroom open out to a deck area in the front of home to sit on and watch the world go by! Full upstairs bath remodeled with new paint and flooring and has unique window seat with plastic liner inside for more storage. The partially finished basement could be an apartment with living space, full bath, kitchen area (including sink and refrigerator) and exterior access. Two other rooms for more options like workshop or fitness area. The inviting front porch has hardwood and decorative Franklin stove. The mudroom leads out to the gigantic multi level deck that looks over the fenced yard. The gas grill is attached to a natural gas hookup and will stay. Nice 8X10 shed. Garage has 220 electric and 80,000 BTU furnace. House and garage newly painted in 2023. Two central air units in the home- one in attic for upstairs and one for main floor. Upgraded electric. New sump pump in 2022 with battery backup watch dog. Hot water heater 2017. Nearly all the windows have been updated. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of architectural history with all the modern conveniences, you desire!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Replacement Windows, Workshop Area (Interior)
Rooms:
Library, Mud Room, Bonus Room
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Steam
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Frame, Deck, Shed(s)
Style:
Traditional
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
432
County:
DeKalb

Lot

Zoning:
1833352027

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5% MINUS $350

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Lisa Gudmunson

About Somonauk, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,682
Median Home Value
$204,271
Median Rent
$996

21.59% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.76% are vacant.

Commute

Car
84.24%
Public Transportation
0.51%
Walk to Work
0.42%
Work from Home
14.65%
Other
0.18%

The median travel time to work is 32 minutes.

People

Population
4,084
Median Age
41.60
Median Household Size
2.90

Education

High School
31.21%
Associate’s Degree
14.40%
Bachelor’s Degree
15.38%
Graduate Degree
7.62%

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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