821 N 5th Street — DeKalb, IL 60115
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DeKalb, IL 60115

821 N 5th Street

$199,900
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,125 sqft
Listed at $199,900 5 days on market $4,133/yr taxes
01About this home

MULTIPLE OFFERS - HIGHEST AND BEST BY NOON ON 4/27!! Call your agent to schedule your showing now! 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!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$199,900
List price
1,125
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
1 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1943
Year built
0.19 ac
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$4,133
Annual taxes
Cape Cod
Style
5
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
None
Appliances
RangeRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Parking
ConcreteNo GarageGarage OwnedDetachedDrivewayOwnedGarage
Construction
Brick
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Flamengo Restaurant and Ice Cream 0.4 mi
  • The Grove Tavern 0.5 mi
  • Thai Pavillion 0.5 mi
  • Burger Naan 0.5 mi
  • The Flame 0.5 mi
  • McDonald's 0.5 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.6 mi
  • Shell 0.7 mi
  • Marathon 0.9 mi
  • Citgo 1.3 mi
  • Gurukrupa Indian Grocery & Copy Services 1.3 mi
  • 7-Eleven 1.4 mi
  • Raymond Park 0.2 mi
  • Yasunas Park 0.3 mi
  • Liberty Park 0.3 mi
  • Ellwood 0.4 mi
  • Deprin Park 0.4 mi
  • Library courtyard 0.4 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.6 mi
  • Barb City Bagels 0.6 mi
  • Starbucks 1.0 mi
  • Cast Iron Coffee 1.3 mi
  • Starbucks 1.4 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.4 mi
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06History

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

Jun 11, 2026
SoldThis listing
$216,000
Apr 23, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
$199,900
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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09Similar homes
Listed by Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva · James DuMont · 815-762-0085
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12622891
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