Sold170d on market
227 W Locust St
Dekalb, IL, 60115 • North 5th Ward • DeKalb County
$225,000
5Beds
3Baths
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Colonial architecture
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About this home
Multi Family
Well-maintained and fully rented 3-unit property located in DeKalb's Historic District. This is a great investment opportunity, ideally positioned near Northern Illinois University, downtown amenities, and public transportation
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,470/month
Principal & Interest$1,170
Property Tax$225
Insurance$75
Down payment20% ($45,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $180,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
HeatingNatural Gas, Electric
Parking4 Parking spaces
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
StyleColonial
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Electric
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street, On Site
BasementFinished,Full
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorth 5th Ward
ZoningMULTI
Annual tax$5,192
Parcel0822233009
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Electric
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
On Site
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Lot Features
Irregular Lot
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market170
Est. rent$1,563/mo
Tax rate2.33%
On marketAug 5, 2025
PostedAug 5, 2025
Last sold$225,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedOct 21, 2025
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Dekalb?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Dekalb, IL, 60115
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 21, 2025Sold$225,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 9, 2025Contingent$245,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 5, 2025Listed For Sale$245,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 24, 2024Listing Removed$245,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 18, 2024Price Change$245,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 28, 2024Price Change$255,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 30, 2024Listed For Sale$315,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 8, 2024Contingent$255,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 4, 2023Listed For Sale$255,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 25, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Feb 8, 2021Listed For Rent$820—Zillow Rental Manager
May 11, 2015Sold$200,000—Public Record
May 29, 2007Sold$211,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$225,000
Oct 21, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$245,000
Sep 9, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$245,000
Aug 5, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$245,000
Sep 24, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$245,000
Sep 18, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$255,000
Jul 28, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$315,000
May 30, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$255,000
Mar 8, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$255,000
Oct 4, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 25, 2021•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$820
Feb 8, 2021•Zillow Rental Manager
Sold$200,000
May 11, 2015•Public Record
Sold$211,000
May 29, 2007•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$5,142$64,544
Apr 10, 2023$5,297$56,277
Apr 10, 2022$5,192$51,380
Apr 10, 2021$5,333$48,190
Apr 10, 2020$5,453$47,422
Apr 10, 2019$6,368$54,270
Apr 10, 2018$6,218$52,429
Apr 10, 2017$6,277$50,398
Apr 10, 2016$6,208$49,126
Apr 10, 2015—$46,547
Apr 10, 2014—$41,595
Apr 10, 2013—$43,692
Apr 10, 2012—$47,976
Apr 10, 2011—$52,704
Apr 10, 2010—$55,624
Apr 10, 2009—$59,225
Apr 10, 2008—$58,350
Apr 10, 2007—$56,585
Apr 10, 2006—$49,982
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Local context around this listing
Dekalb, IL • DeKalb County
Nearby neighborhoods
Greek RowNorth 5th WardPleasent Street
Nearby cities
DekalbGenoaHinckleyKingstonKirklandMaltaMaple ParkSandwich
Nearby zip codes
601116011260115
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