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  • $220,000

    208 W Locust St, Dekalb, IL 60115

    4beds
    2,320sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1893
    7,596.86 Square Feet Lot
    $220,100 Zestimate®
    $95/sqft
    $1,895 Estimated rent

    What's special

    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! Garage is shared with neighbor for a one car stall plus exterior shed. A rare Victorian which shines with plenty of natural light in a wonderful location!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 11:51am

    Listing courtesy of:

    Rebecca Sampson 847-984-9500,

    Brokerocity Inc

    Bought with:

    Jenna Harrolle

    Hometown Realty Group

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12349281MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X13
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 221 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X13
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X13
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 80 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X8
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 286 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 22X13
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X13
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 150 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X10
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 100 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X10
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X13
    Office
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 99 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X9
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Common Area
    Features
    • 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially Finished,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Other, Bedroom, Dining Room, Hearth Room, Kitchen
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 2,320 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 7,596 sqft
    • Dimensions: 49X155
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 0822278009
    • Special conditions: None
    • Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame, Log
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1893

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Dekalb

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Services included: None

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    Services availability
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