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411 College Avenue
$375,000
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5
beds
2
baths
3,920
square ft

411 College Avenue

DeKalb, Illinois 60115
Closed / MLS #11481422 / Single Family / Dekalb
Listing information updated 12/3/2022 at 2:23am
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the most historic homes in the area. Built by barbed wire baron Isaac Ellwood to entice Dr John Cook to become the founding President of what is now Northern Illinois University, this imposing home impresses in classical Greek revival style. Towering Ionic (Scamozzi) columns adorn this fabulous historic home. Restored columns in 2022, refinished quarter-sawn oak floors in 2021, new gutters/gutter guards in 2020, and new furnace in coach house in 2020. Stunning features include built-ins, hardwood floors, beveled and leaded windows, crown molding, antique chandeliers, and custom details throughout that are sure to please the eye. Main floor features stunning great room/living room/family room, library, separate dining room with beautiful built-in, and updated kitchen with granite countertops, Viking double oven and cooktop, and all stainless steel appliances. A great staircase leads upstairs to spacious loft and 5 bedrooms. Four of the bedrooms boast walk-in closets, each with a sink. 2-story laundry chute. Large attic with skylight. Deep basement features game room, plenty of storage and large laundry room with sink. Screened porch, terrace, 2 ornate fireplaces, all located on double corner lot close to NIU and walking distance to downtown DeKalb! Above the garage is a 1 bedroom apartment, rented for $550 per month to the same tenant for 25+ years. This is truly a one of a kind home.

Full Features

Exterior Type:
Brick
Basement:
Partially Finished
Beds Above Grade:
5
Cooling System:
Central Air
Heating System:
Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Appliances:
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Main Level Primary Bedroom:
No
Fireplace:
Yes
Pool:
No
Age:
100+ Years
Roof Type:
Asphalt
Parking Type:
Garage,Space/s - Off Street
Parking Spaces:
4
Room Count:
12
Water Front:
No
Square Feet:
3,920
Lot Size:
.50-.99 Acre
Internal Features:
Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
External Features:
Porch Screened, Storms/Screens

Room Information

Dining Room:
16x14 - Main
Kitchen:
20x14 - Main
Primary Bedroom:
16x14 - Second Level
2nd Bedroom:
15x14 - Second
3rd Bedroom:
14x14 - Second
4th Bedroom:
12x11 - Second
Bedroom 5:
11x10 - Second Level
Library:
13x10 - Main Level
Great Room:
38x14 - Main Level
Foyer:
20x17 - Main Level
Screened Porch:
17x8 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:
$10,344
Tax Year:
2021

Location

Zip Code:
60115
City:
Dekalb
County:
De Kalb

Schools

School District(s):
428
Elementary School:
N/A
Middle School:
N/A
High School:
N/A

Listing Office: Hometown Realty Group

Listing Office Phone: 815.991.9293

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$270,096
Average Sale Price
63
Average Days On The Market
98%
Sales Prices VS. List Price
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411 College Avenue is a single family home which sold for $375,000. 411 College Avenue features 5 Beds, 2 Baths. This single family home has been listed on @properties since August 2nd, 2022 and was built in 1900.

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