$215,000

beds

baths

2,109

square ft

618 Russell Road

Dekalb, Illinois 60115

Closed / MLS #12357742 / Single Family / Dekalb

Listing information updated 7/21/2025 at 10:03am

Stop the car!! Property with Tons of Potential! Located just minutes from Northern Illinois University, this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with hardwood floors thought out is a rare opportunity for investors, flippers, or anyone looking to customize their own space. With over 2100 sqft of living space, this property offers a functional layout and solid bones, but needs cosmetic updates and repairs to bring it back to life. Situated in a prime location close to campus, downtown DeKalb, shopping, dining, and public transit, this home is ideal for student housing or a family residence. The large lot, 5 car driveway, and potential for high rental income make this a smart buy. Bring your vision and make this property shine-opportunities like this don't last long! Key Located close to NIU, public transportation, and amenities large yard and driveway Great investment or rental opportunity, priced accordingly Being sold AS-IS.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Other

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,On Site,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,109

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

28x13 - Main

Dining Room:

16x9 - Main

Kitchen:

11x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x12 - Main

4th Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

Bedroom 5:

11x10 - Main Level

Bonus Room:

12x7 - Second Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,010

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

Exterior Type:

Other

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,On Site,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,109

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

28x13 - Main

Dining Room:

16x9 - Main

Kitchen:

11x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x12 - Main

4th Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

Bedroom 5:

11x10 - Main Level

Bonus Room:

12x7 - Second Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$4,010

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: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 847.515.1200

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