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If you're looking for an investment then check out this 3 story residence in the DeKalb Historical District. Currently used as a 7-bedroom rooming house licensed by the City of DeKalb. Features original woodwork, 3 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, large rooms, laundry in basement as well as the possibility of a studio apartment on the 3rd floor. There is a new deck and stairs off the back of the house as well as off-street parking for your Tenants. Within Walking distance to Northern Illinois campus and Downtown DeKalb.

Full Property Details for 226 W Locust St

General

  • Price: $239,000
  • HOA FEE: $4,895
  • Taxes: $5,886 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Commercial
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12272364
  • Updated: 1/16/2025
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Location

  • Area: De Kalb
  • County: DeKalb
  • Driving Directions: Heading south on N 1st st turn right onto Locust st your home will be on the left side of the street.

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Radiators

Utilities

  • Trash: 997

Structural Information

  • Stories/Levels: 3
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Unit Information

  • Units w/Refrigerators: 2
  • Units w/Range/Oven: 2
  • # Dryers: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Dimensions: 35.02 x 20 x 210+ x 34.90 x 220+

Financial Considerations

  • Maint. Fee: $4,895
  • Insurance Fee: $845
  • Operating Expenses: $23,281
  • Other Fee: $1,260
  • Assessment Year: 1950
  • Tax Amount: $5,886
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Electric: 1913
  • Pays Trash: 997

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 822278005

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Schools serving 226 W Locust St

School District:Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
RatingNameGradesDistance
4
Founders Elementary School
821 S 7th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
K-50.8 mi
2
Clinton Rosette Middle School
650 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
6-80.5 mi
3
Dekalb High School, Dekalb, IL
501 W Dresser Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
9-121.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 226 W Locust St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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1/16/2025
Listed
$239,000
54.19%
MLS
11/04/2021
Sold
$155,000
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Tax History for 226 W Locust St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,886
-1%
$62,527
17%
2021
$5,925
-2%
$53,542
2%
2020
$6,059
4%
$52,688
6%
2019
$5,839
2%
$49,761
4%
2018
$5,702
-1%
$48,074
4%
2017
$5,756
1%
$46,211
3%
2016
$5,692
—
$45,044
6%
2015
$5,675
—
$42,679
-1%
2014
$5,648
—
$43,228
-5%
2013
$5,651
2%
$45,407
-9%
2012
$5,533
—
$49,860
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