VERBALLY ACCEPTED OFFER. PAPERWORK PENDING. Versatile 3-unit property with flexible layout-can function as a 2-unit (2BD/1BA + 3BD/2BA) or a single-family 5BD/3BA home. Main level offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a fully applianced kitchen (including dishwasher). Basement space includes shared laundry, a potential 3rd bedroom for the main unit, and a private patio area. Upper-level unit features a mudroom/laundry area, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a fully applianced kitchen, and a small deck off the front entrance. Lower-level (basement) studio unit includes a kitchenette, a living/bedroom area with an egress window, a full bath, and a large closet. This space could alternatively serve as a 3rd bedroom for the main unit. All units have central air and are separately metered, including the 33x36 garage with a 13-foot door and workshop space, ideal for a tradesperson, storage, or additional rental income. Newer windows, cabinets, flooring, and appliances throughout. Fully fenced yard with garage access via private alley. Great location-walkable to downtown DeKalb, near schools, shopping, restaurants, NIU, and with easy tollway access. Excellent opportunity for owner-occupants (let tenants help pay the mortgage) or investors looking to expand their portfolio. Many possibilities-live in one unit and rent the rest, or convert to a spacious single-family home.
Closed
$220,000
512 N 6th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
5beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1954
-- sqft lot
$208,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,529 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 12, 2025 at 09:53am
Listing courtesy of:
Maria Pena-Graham 815-756-2557,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Judah Sameth
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12421816

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Features
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Assigned, Off Alley, Owned
- Garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Dimensions: 46X165
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0823131014
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
- Major remodel year: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Dekalb
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple