905 S 5th Street — DeKalb, IL 60115
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DeKalb, IL 60115

905 S 5th Street

$134,999
2 beds · 1 bath · 677 sqft
Listed at $134,999 3 days on market $2,912/yr taxes
01About this home

Tour this (2) Bedroom, (1) Full Bath home beautifully updated in the heart of DeKalb! This move-in ready property blends recent improvements with flexible living and investment potential. The home features all new paint / window treatments / lighting throughout, new countertops, lots of windows and natural light, and on-site laundry. The exterior features vinyl siding, newer roof, a large private lot to update with your personal hobbies and home additions, new maintenance-free composite deck to relax and entertain, and recent tree trimming and landscaping improvements. Whether you're looking for a move-in ready primary residence or a turnkey investment opportunity with strong cash-flow; this home offers versatility, value, and immediate use. The home is conveniently located near local amenities, shopping, schools (walking distance to Founders Elementary), parks, near Northern Illinois University, and easy highway access. This property is Realtor owned, and available to tour today!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$134,999
List price
677
Square feet
2
Bedrooms
1 full
Bathrooms
1949
Year built
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$2,912
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
3
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Parking
Gravel
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Founders Elementary School
DeKalb, IL
📍0.1 mi🚗1 min🚶3 min
M Middle school
Huntley Middle School
DeKalb, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶16 min
H High school
De Kalb High School
DeKalb, IL
  • French Toast Pancake House 700 ft
  • Twins Tavern 800 ft
  • China One 0.6 mi
  • Rosati's 0.6 mi
  • Subway 0.6 mi
  • McDonald's 0.7 mi
  • Shell 0.8 mi
  • Citgo 1.2 mi
  • Schnucks 1.2 mi
  • Gurukrupa Indian Grocery & Copy Services 1.3 mi
  • Fasmart #5228 - Annie Glidden Rd 1.4 mi
  • Casey's General Store 1.4 mi
  • Sweet Park 0.2 mi
  • Cheesbro Park 0.4 mi
  • Huntley Park 0.5 mi
  • Hallgren Park 0.5 mi
  • Shipman Park 0.5 mi
  • 7th Street Park 0.6 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.6 mi
  • Barb City Bagels 0.7 mi
  • Starbucks 1.3 mi
  • Starbucks 1.3 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.4 mi
  • Starbucks 1.5 mi
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06History

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

May 29, 2026
SoldThis listing
$147,500
May 15, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Realty Executives Premier Illinois
$134,999
Feb 17, 2017
Sold
Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group · 40 days on market
$57,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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08See it for yourself

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Listed by Realty Executives Premier Illinois · Samantha Fisher · 312-718-2459
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12636638
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