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821 5th Street

DeKalb, IL 60115
$199,900
3beds
2baths
1,125sqft
0.187acres
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About this home

Don't wait to come see this charming ~ all brick ~ cape cod with a red tin roof! This welcoming home features hardwood floors throughout (ex: kitchen and baths). The main level features freshly painted living and dining rooms with large, wood framed windows that allow for natural light. The first floor bedroom is currently being used as an office and offers a large closet and is just down the hall from the full bathroom. The kitchen has been freshly painted and features two toned cabinets, a backsplash and space under the window for a small table to enjoy your meals while enjoying views of the expansive backyard! Upstairs you will find 2 nice sized bedrooms and a convenient 1/2 bath. Head on down to the full unfinished basement and you will find plenty of space for storage, laundry area and large slop sink. The extra long driveway leads to an oversized one car garage that is equipped with electric. You'll want to spend your free time enjoying the spacious and fully fenced backyard that includes a garden area, large cement patio (32 x 13) and brick paver patio with built in fire pit - perfect for entertaining! Garage Roof - 2024, Manual garage door - 2022, Water Heater - 2022! Conveniently located near NIU, I-88, shops and blocks from downtown!
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.

The facts

Property typeResidential
Year built1943
Garage spaces1
Lot size0.187 acres
Architectural styleCape Cod
Annual tax$4,132.5
CountyDeKalb
MLS #MRD12622891
Days on market1

Features

Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
None
Appliances
RangeRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Parking
ConcreteNo GarageYesGarage OwnedDetachedDrivewayOwnedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
Listed by
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
James DuMont · 815-762-0085

Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 4/23/2026, 3:49:04 PM. All data should be independently verified.

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