217 S 3rd Street
Located in the heart of DeKalb's Central Business District, this spacious mixed-use building offers exceptional flexibility. The main level is currently set up as a professional office, formerly a dental practice, and is ideal for a new business or for conversion into a comfortable first-floor apartment for owner-occupancy. Three additional apartments are already in place: a main-level one-bedroom, plus an efficiency and another one-bedroom on the second floor. This setup provides an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant to live on the main level while rental income from the existing tenants helps offset monthly mortgage payments. A walk-up attic and full basement with laundry hookups offer generous storage options. Outside, you'll find ample parking, a one-car attached garage, and heated exterior steps and ramp for easy winter access. With leases secured through June 2026 and a roof installed in 2013, this property is ready for its next chapter. Photos of the apartment are vacant photos of the first-floor apartment. It is now occupied. Current rents are well below market value. Whether you're looking to create your own residence while generating income, expand your investment portfolio, or have your own business and collect rent to help with your new venture, this location, close to downtown DeKalb, NIU, schools, shopping, and interstate access, offers outstanding potential.
- Thai Pavillion 350 ft
- The Flame 450 ft
- The Grove Tavern 500 ft
- Burger Naan 550 ft
- El Jimador Mexican Grill 550 ft
- The Lincoln Inn 600 ft
- Shell 0.3 mi
- Citgo 1.0 mi
- Gurukrupa Indian Grocery & Copy Services 1.0 mi
- Jewel-Osco 1.1 mi
- Fasmart #5228 - Annie Glidden Rd 1.2 mi
- Marathon 1.3 mi
- Library courtyard 400 ft
- DeKalb Square 650 ft
- Memorial Park 800 ft
- Moudy Park 850 ft
- Yasunas Park 0.2 mi
- Raymond Park 0.3 mi
- Barb City Bagels 850 ft
- Dunkin' 950 ft
- Starbucks 0.9 mi
- Starbucks 1.1 mi
- Cast Iron Coffee 1.1 mi
- Dunkin' 1.2 mi
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