Sold45d on market
422 Best Ave
Dekalb, IL, 60115 • 60115 • DeKalb County
$247,000
$271/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
912Sqft
0.24 acLot
1961Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1961 · 65 years of history
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Attached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 45 days ago · 15 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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45 days on market
Established listing
$271/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1961
Welcome home to this move-in ready ranch in DeKalb featuring an attached oversized garage, finished basement, and a fully fenced backyard-the perfect combination of comfort, function, and flexibility. Step inside to find light-filled living spaces accented by light wide wood plank flooring that flows seamlessly through the living room and both main-floor bedrooms. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of space for daily living and entertaining, with a sliding glass door that opens directly to the large fenced backyard, complete with a storage shed-ideal for summer gatherings, pets, or gardening. The main level features two bedrooms and a full bath, while the partial finished basement adds incredible versatility, including a second full bathroom, a bonus room with a closet (perfect for a home office, workout space, or family room), and a laundry room with ample storage. The oversized attached garage truly sets this home apart, offering a built-in bar and an additional bonus room with A/C window unit and heater-perfect for a man cave, hobby space, workshop, or extra storage. This home delivers more space than expected, all wrapped into a desirable single-story layout. Conveniently located near schools, parks and Rt88 this DeKalb ranch checks all the boxes for buyers looking for one-level living with extra space to grow.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights finished basement, large fenced backyard, and fully fenced backyard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,614/month
Principal & Interest$1,285
Property Tax$247
Insurance$82
Down payment20% ($49,400)
3%50%
Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $197,600 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1961
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot10,454 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1961
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Concrete,Rec/Family Area,Full
FencingFenced,Wood
Lot10,454 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60115
Annual tax$3,753
Parcel0826351005
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Dryer
Disposal
Range Hood
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Exterior
Other
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Attached
Garage
Construction
Frame
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom2
Main12×11 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market45
Est. value$248,700
Est. rent$1,492/mo
Tax rate2.33%
Price/sqft$271
On marketJan 18, 2026
PostedJan 18, 2026
Last sold$247,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedFeb 23, 2026
Tour days6
Views15
How are the schools in Dekalb?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Dekalb, IL, 60115
Price history
17 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 23, 2026Sold$247,000$271MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 19, 2026Pending Sale$245,000$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 22, 2026Contingent$245,000$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 18, 2026Listed For Sale$245,000$269MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 12, 2014Sold$85,200$93MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 15, 2014Pending Sale$88,500$97Homepath
Jul 3, 2014Price Change$88,500$97Homepath
May 29, 2014Price Change$92,500$101Homepath
Apr 12, 2014Listed For Sale$96,400$106J.Jill Realty Group
Nov 12, 2013Listing Removed$80,000$88RE/MAX Experience
Oct 2, 2013Price Change$80,000$88RE/MAX Experience
Aug 8, 2013Pending Sale$69,500$76RE/MAX Experience
Jul 30, 2013Listed For Sale$69,500$76RE/MAX Experience
Jul 18, 2013Pending Sale$69,500$76RE/MAX Experience
Jun 1, 2013Price Change$69,500$76RE/MAX Experience
May 12, 2013Listed For Sale$79,900$88RE/MAX Experience
Nov 29, 2005Sold$155,000$170Public Record
Sold$247,000
Feb 23, 2026•$271/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$245,000
Feb 19, 2026•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$245,000
Jan 22, 2026•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$245,000
Jan 18, 2026•$269/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$85,200
Sep 12, 2014•$93/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$88,500
Jul 15, 2014•$97/sqft•Homepath
Price Change$88,500
Jul 3, 2014•$97/sqft•Homepath
Price Change$92,500
May 29, 2014•$101/sqft•Homepath
Listed For Sale$96,400
Apr 12, 2014•$106/sqft•J.Jill Realty Group
Listing Removed$80,000
Nov 12, 2013•$88/sqft•RE/MAX Experience
Price Change$80,000
Oct 2, 2013•$88/sqft•RE/MAX Experience
Pending Sale$69,500
Aug 8, 2013•$76/sqft•RE/MAX Experience
Listed For Sale$69,500
Jul 30, 2013•$76/sqft•RE/MAX Experience
Pending Sale$69,500
Jul 18, 2013•$76/sqft•RE/MAX Experience
Price Change$69,500
Jun 1, 2013•$76/sqft•RE/MAX Experience
Listed For Sale$79,900
May 12, 2013•$88/sqft•RE/MAX Experience
Sold$155,000
Nov 29, 2005•$170/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$3,754$53,115
Apr 10, 2023$3,795$46,312
Apr 10, 2022$3,667$42,282
Apr 10, 2021$3,725$39,657
Apr 10, 2020$3,798$39,025
Apr 10, 2019$3,695$37,492
Apr 10, 2018$3,584$36,221
Apr 10, 2017$3,589$34,818
Apr 10, 2016$3,531$33,939
Apr 10, 2015—$32,157
Apr 10, 2014—$33,185
Apr 10, 2013—$34,859
Apr 10, 2012—$38,278
Apr 10, 2011—$42,049
Apr 10, 2010—$44,271
Apr 10, 2009—$47,136
Apr 10, 2008—$46,440
Apr 10, 2007—$45,035
Apr 10, 2006—$38,588
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Neighborhood details
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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