Sold252d on marketHistoric · 133 yrs
208 W Locust St
Dekalb, IL, 60115 • North 5th Ward • DeKalb County
$220,000
$95/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
2,320Sqft
0.17 acLot
1893Built
Property DNA
Victorian Style
Built 1893 · 133 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
1 Fireplace
Family Room · Living Room · Master Bedroom · Basement · Other · Bedroom · Dining Room · Hearth Room · Kitchen
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
1-Car Garage
Asphalt · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Market activity
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252 days on market
Established listing
$95/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1893 · Historic
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!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights original woodwork, charming fenced-in backyard, and plenty of natural light as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,450/month
Principal & Interest$1,156
Property Tax$220
Insurance$73
Down payment20% ($44,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $176,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1893
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot7,596 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleVictorian
Year built1893
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionFrame, Log
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot7,596 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorth 5th Ward
Annual tax$5,828
Parcel0822278009
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
In Unit
Common Area
Fireplace
Family Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Basement
Other
Bedroom
Dining Room
Hearth Room
Kitchen
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Frame
Log
Patio & Porch
Deck
Other Equipment
Water-Softener Owned
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second16×13 ft208 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Second17×13 ft221 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second16×13 ft208 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second10×8 ft80 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market252
Est. value$231,000
Est. rent$2,354/mo
Tax rate2.33%
Price/sqft$95
On marketApr 27, 2025
PostedApr 27, 2025
Last sold$220,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJul 31, 2025
Tour days6
Views12
How are the schools in Dekalb?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Dekalb, IL, 60115
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 31, 2025Sold$220,000$95MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 23, 2025Contingent$230,000$99MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 18, 2025Price Change$230,000$99MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 27, 2025Listed For Sale$250,000$108MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 22, 2022Sold$200,000$86MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 23, 2022Contingent$199,900$86MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 26, 2022Listed For Sale$199,900$86MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 17, 2007Sold$199,000$86Public Record
Sold$220,000
Jul 31, 2025•$95/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$230,000
Jun 23, 2025•$99/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$230,000
Jun 18, 2025•$99/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$250,000
Apr 27, 2025•$108/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$200,000
Jul 22, 2022•$86/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$199,900
Jun 23, 2022•$86/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$199,900
May 26, 2022•$86/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$199,000
May 17, 2007•$86/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$5,657$71,012
Apr 10, 2023$5,828$61,916
Apr 10, 2022$5,106$56,529
Apr 10, 2021$5,203$53,019
Apr 10, 2020$5,310$52,174
Apr 10, 2019$5,178$50,124
Apr 10, 2018$5,032$48,424
Apr 10, 2017$5,051$46,548
Apr 10, 2016$4,975$45,372
Apr 10, 2015—$42,990
Apr 10, 2014—$43,543
Apr 10, 2013—$45,738
Apr 10, 2012—$50,223
Apr 10, 2011—$55,172
Apr 10, 2010—$58,400
Apr 10, 2009—$62,181
Apr 10, 2008—$61,262
Apr 10, 2007—$59,408
Apr 10, 2006—$53,187
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Local context around this listing
Dekalb, IL • DeKalb County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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