820 Russell Road — DeKalb, IL 60115
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DeKalb, IL 60115

820 Russell Road

$230,000
0 beds · 0 baths
Listed at $230,000 69 days on market $0/yr taxes
01About this home

Positioned directly on the campus of Northern Illinois University, 820 Russell Rd. offers a rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained, flexible-use property in a highly desirable university setting. Originally built in 1966 by the current owners, this approximately 2,400 square foot building (including basement) has been thoughtfully maintained and updated, including a 2013 rehabilitation to accommodate ADA-compliant bathrooms. The layout and structure lend themselves to a variety of uses including community center, office space, student-focused services, nonprofit headquarters, or potential conversion to multifamily housing (subject to zoning approval). Situated on two parcels totaling approximately 0.63 acres, the property features 18 on-site parking spaces - a valuable amenity in a campus-adjacent location. The building includes very high basement ceilings, providing additional functional space and flexibility for storage, meeting areas, or future improvements. The combination of campus proximity, on-site parking, and adaptable layout makes this an exceptional opportunity for owner-users, nonprofits, or investors seeking repositioning potential in the heart of DeKalb.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$230,000
List price
Square feet
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
1966
Year built
Lot size
Garage spaces
$0
Annual taxes
Office/Tech
Style
69
Days on market
04Features
Cooling
Central Air
Construction
Brick
05Neighborhood
  • Burritoville 0.3 mi
  • Sharks Fish & Chicken 0.4 mi
  • Panda House 0.4 mi
  • Domino's 0.4 mi
  • Qdoba 0.5 mi
  • The Huddle 0.7 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.3 mi
  • Casey's General Store 0.4 mi
  • Gurukrupa Indian Grocery & Copy Services 0.8 mi
  • Fasmart #5228 - Annie Glidden Rd 0.8 mi
  • Citgo 0.8 mi
  • Shell 1.0 mi
  • Welsh Park 350 ft
  • Hanna Park 0.5 mi
  • Annie's Woods 0.6 mi
  • Jack Olsen Park 0.6 mi
  • Eco Park 0.6 mi
  • Pappas Park 0.6 mi
  • Cast Iron Coffee 0.4 mi
  • Starbucks 0.5 mi
  • Starbucks 0.8 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.8 mi
  • Barb City Bagels 1.1 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.3 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Feb 17, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
RVG Commercial Realty
$230,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by RVG Commercial Realty · Samuel Patterson · 815-762-0071
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