12539 Fairview Drive — DeKalb, IL 60115
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DeKalb, IL 60115

12539 Fairview Drive

$294,900
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,200 sqft
Listed at $294,900 7 days on market $4,775/yr taxes
01About this home

Opportunity is knocking with this charming 1.5 acre farmette in DeKalb! Offering over 2,200 square feet of living space, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is full of character and ready for its next chapter. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors, ornate molding details, and a flexible first floor office perfect for working from home or creating a cozy den. The spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances and flows seamlessly into the main living areas. An unfinished basement provides additional storage. Outside is where this property truly shines. With 1.5 acres of land, you'll enjoy privacy, open space, and endless possibilities, whether you envision gardens, hobby farming, outdoor entertaining, or simply peaceful country-style living close to town. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or those needing extra storage will love the total 5.5 car garage capacity with two separate garages, providing flexibility for equipment, toys, or workshop space. Major updates include a new septic system and a main house roof completed in 2019, offering peace of mind as you bring your vision to life. Bring your ideas and personal touches to make this home truly your own. The bones, space, and setting create an incredible opportunity to build equity and make it your own. If you've been dreaming of owning a piece of land with room to grow, this DeKalb farmette is your chance to turn potential into reality.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$294,900
List price
2,200
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
1 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
Year built
1.50 ac
Lot size
5.5
Garage spaces
$4,775
Annual taxes
Farmhouse
Style
7
Days on market
04Features
Heating
OilForced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
GravelCircular DrivewayGarageDetached
Construction
Stucco
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Septic Tank
05Neighborhood
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
  • Mobil Mart 1.2 mi
  • Casey's General Store 1.3 mi
  • Casey's General Store 1.5 mi
  • Welsh Park 1.4 mi
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

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

May 4, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Hometown Realty Group
$294,900
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Hometown Realty Group · Melissa Mobile · 815-501-4011
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12637457
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