OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS in this well-maintained 2-Unit with charm and character located on a cobblestone street! Live in one and rent the other to help pay your mortgage! Each unit has their own furnaces and water heaters, 1 bedroom, full bath and large living rooms. 1st floor unit is accessed through a cheerful, enclosed front porch and enters into a comfortable living room featuring hardwood floors and bedroom with double doors. Vintage kitchen boasts a cottage feel with white painted wood panels, unique metal cabinets, plenty of table space, ceiling fan, window a/c, and new flooring. (No Central air on 1st floor.) 2nd floor unit is a "loft-style" apartment with central air and has been nicely updated with vaulted ceilings, replaced windows, and bright kitchen with maple cabinets, deep pantry, and built-ins too! Lovely living room and bedroom includes generous room sizes, pleasant lay-out and big storage closets. Both units have access to laundry in the basement, relaxing, quality-built deck, yard/garden space and there's also a 1.5 car garage. Current tenants would like to stay. Rents are $685 & $695. Tenants pay gas/electric; Landlord pays for water. Garage roof is approx 2 yrs new. All appliances stay! Homey location on tree-lined street with Sweet Park just around the corner. Invest in your future - this one's a WINNER!
Closed
$138,000
517 S 5th St, Dekalb, IL 60115
2beds
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Multi Family
Built in 1906
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$213,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,451 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 30, 2022 at 05:55am
Listing courtesy of:
Jayne Menne 815-739-2499,
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Bought with:
Elizabeth Metcalf
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11443789

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Windows: Porch Screened
- Basement: Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch Screened
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Dimensions: 66 X 156
Details
- Parcel number: 0823356009
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Dekalb
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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