$216,000

beds

bath

half bath

1,125

square ft

821 N 5th Street

Dekalb, Illinois 60115

Closed / MLS #12622891 / Single Family / Dekalb

Listing information updated 6/12/2026 at 3:43pm

MULTIPLE OFFERS - HIGHEST AND BEST BY NOON ON 4/27!! Call your agent to schedule your showing now! Don't wait to come see this charming ~ all brick ~ cape cod with a red tin roof! This welcoming home features hardwood floors throughout (ex: kitchen and baths). The main level features freshly painted living and dining rooms with large, wood framed windows that allow for natural light. The first floor bedroom is currently being used as an office and offers a large closet and is just down the hall from the full bathroom. The kitchen has been freshly painted and features two toned cabinets, a backsplash and space under the window for a small table to enjoy your meals while enjoying views of the expansive backyard! Upstairs you will find 2 nice sized bedrooms and a convenient 1/2 bath. Head on down to the full unfinished basement and you will find plenty of space for storage, laundry area and large slop sink. The extra long driveway leads to an oversized one car garage that is equipped with electric. You'll want to spend your free time enjoying the spacious and fully fenced backyard that includes a garden area, large cement patio (32 x 13) and brick paver patio with built in fire pit - perfect for entertaining! Garage Roof - 2024, Manual garage door - 2022, Water Heater - 2022! Conveniently located near NIU, I-88, shops and blocks from downtown!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Metal

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,No Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,125

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.187

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

16x12 - Main

Dining Room:

12x9 - Main

Kitchen:

12x8 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x11 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x9 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

12x8 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,132

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:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Cape Cod

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Metal

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,No Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,125

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.187

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

16x12 - Main

Dining Room:

12x9 - Main

Kitchen:

12x8 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x11 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x9 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

12x8 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$4,132

Tax Year:

2024

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: Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva

Listing Office Phone: 630.377.1855

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