$185,000

beds

bath

half bath

1,162

square ft

917 N 7th Street

Dekalb, Illinois 60115

New / MLS #12572527 / Single Family / Dekalb

Listing information updated 3/1/2026 at 4:23pm

Welcome home to 917 N. 7th Street in DeKalb! This charming, character-filled Cape Cod is a beautifully maintained three-bedroom home offering a flexible layout and thoughtful updates throughout. The main level features a spacious, sunlit living room, an inviting kitchen with a comfortable eating area, a fully updated bath, and a convenient first-floor bedroom-ideal for guests, a home office, or easy single-level living. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a half bath, providing privacy and a well-designed separation of space. The finished walk-out basement adds exceptional versatility, complete with a recreation room, bar area, and a mechanical/laundry room with a shower and exterior access to the shared driveway-perfect for entertaining or creating additional living space. Outside, enjoy a partially fenced yard, a 1.5-car detached garage, a newer fence (2023), plus a newer back door and side storm door. With space, functionality, and key updates already taken care of, this home is move-in ready and full of opportunity. As an added perk, the property is located on the NIU Huskie Bus Line for added convenience. Don't miss your chance to make this one yours!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

1.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,162

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.126

Internal Features:

Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Room Information

Living Room:

15x11 - Main

Dining Room:

10x10 - Main

Kitchen:

12x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

11x9 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

18x11 - Walkout Basement Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

16x15 - Walkout Basement Level

Other Room:

10x7 - Walkout Basement Level

Bar/Entertainment:

14x11 - Walkout Basement Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,621

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60115

City:

Dekalb

County:

Dekalb

Schools

School District(s):

428

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

De Kalb High School

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

1.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,162

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.126

Internal Features:

Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Living Room:

15x11 - Main

Dining Room:

10x10 - Main

Kitchen:

12x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

11x9 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

18x11 - Walkout Basement Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

16x15 - Walkout Basement Level

Other Room:

10x7 - Walkout Basement Level

Bar/Entertainment:

14x11 - Walkout Basement Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$2,621

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60115

City:

Dekalb

County:

Dekalb

School District(s):

428

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

De Kalb High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 224.699.9499

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