139 Elm St

DeKalb, IL 60115

$211,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,232 Sq. Ft.
$171 / Sq. Ft.
1,232
Sq. Ft.
$171
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/17/26
Closed 4/17/26
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Description

Charming Cape Cod offering numerous upgrades! Home features New Vinyl Plank Flooring and fresh paint throughout the main level. The living and dining rooms feature New windows(2024)! The spacious kitchen offers all stainless steel appliances, freshly painted cabinets, new hardware, epoxied countertop and new backsplash. Convenient main floor bedroom with en suite. Main floor full bath offers a step in shower, and single vanity with extended counterspace. Plus the washer and dryer are conveniently...Charming Cape Cod offering numerous upgrades! Home features New Vinyl Plank Flooring and fresh paint throughout the main level. The living and dining rooms feature New windows(2024)! The spacious kitchen offers all stainless steel appliances, freshly painted cabinets, new hardware, epoxied countertop and new backsplash. Convenient main floor bedroom with en suite. Main floor full bath offers a step in shower, and single vanity with extended counterspace. Plus the washer and dryer are conveniently located in the master bath. Main floor also features New trim and New interior doors. Upstairs you will find several built in cabinets, 2 additional bedrooms, original hardwood floors and a beautifully updated full bath. Second floor bath was completely gutted and features ceramic tile flooring, counter height vanity and tub shower combo with a stunning ceramic tile surround! The basement is plumbed for a bath and offers two 11 x 9 rooms that are partially finished and an additional 14 x 12 room. Finish these rooms and you could have an office, exercise room, rec room, play room, work room - so many options! New Roof in appx 2018. Large driveway for extra off street parking and a large 2 car detached garage with newer manual doors. Spacious backyard that is partially fenced. Easy access to downtown Dekalb, I-88 and NIU.
  1. Listed by James DuMont • Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
    P: (815)-762-0085 C: (815)-762-0085 james.dumont@bairdwarner.com

Sold By OnPath Realty Inc

Property Details for 139 Elm Street

Area
De Kalb
Township
DeKalb
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2026 11:16 AM

Property Details for 139 Elm Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12573233
Days on Market11
Taxes$4,927 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyDeKalb County
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Building Information for 139 Elm Street

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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Property Information for 139 Elm Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 428
  • High School District: 428
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 428
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 140x60x62x125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1432
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-02-20T16:00:39
  • Photos Count: 20
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X12
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 5X4

Property History for 139 Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 17, 2026

Sold

MRED #12573233

$211,000—
Mar 8, 2026

Pending

MRED #12573233

—
Mar 8, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12573233

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/17/2026

Sold

MRED #12573233

$211,000
03/08/2026

Pending

MRED #12573233

—
03/08/2026

Contingent

MRED #12573233

—

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Public Records for 139 Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,248Additions$57,479Total$67,727
Tax Record2025$4,927 ($411 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-23-428-025

Schools near 139 Elm Street

This home is within Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cortland Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
De Kalb High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cortland Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Clinton Rosette Middle School
Public6 to 8

De Kalb High School
Public9 to 12

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