$220,000

beds

baths

2,320

square ft

208 W Locust Street

Dekalb, Illinois 60115

Closed / MLS #12349281 / Single Family / Dekalb

Listing information updated 7/31/2025 at 2:03pm

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!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Frame,Log

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,320

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1744

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

16x13 - Main

Dining Room:

22x13 - Main

Kitchen:

15x10 - Main

Family Room:

16x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

16x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x8 - Second

Office:

11x9 - Main Level

Laundry:

10x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,828

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60115

City:

Dekalb

County:

Dekalb

Schools

School District(s):

428

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Frame,Log

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,320

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1744

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

16x13 - Main

Dining Room:

22x13 - Main

Kitchen:

15x10 - Main

Family Room:

16x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

16x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

16x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x8 - Second

Office:

11x9 - Main Level

Laundry:

10x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$5,828

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60115

City:

Dekalb

County:

Dekalb

School District(s):

428

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Brokerocity Inc

Listing Office Phone: 847.984.9500

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