208 W Locust St

DeKalb, IL 60115

$220,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,320 Sq. Ft.
$95 / Sq. Ft.
2,320
Sq. Ft.
$95
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/31/25
Closed 7/31/25
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Description

Rare opportunity to own in DeKalb's incredible "Elwood Historic District". A beautiful Victorian with major curb-appeal centrally located a block from Lincoln Highway. This 4 bedroom up, 2 bath home is located on wide, tree-lined Locust Street. Walk or bike easily to NIU campus and downtown shopping district. Grand tall ceilings, generous room shapes, 4 bedrooms upstairs plus a main floor room perfect as an Office or additional bedroom. Original hard wood floors throughout along with original woodwork,...Rare opportunity to own in DeKalb's incredible "Elwood Historic District". A beautiful Victorian with major curb-appeal centrally located a block from Lincoln Highway. This 4 bedroom up, 2 bath home is located on wide, tree-lined Locust Street. Walk or bike easily to NIU campus and downtown shopping district. Grand tall ceilings, generous room shapes, 4 bedrooms upstairs plus a main floor room perfect as an Office or additional bedroom. Original hard wood floors throughout along with original woodwork, hutch and stairs. Remodeled Kitchen is open to a large seating area with easy access to a spacious deck and charming, fenced-in backyard. This is a great place for entertaining! This historic home would serve easily as a main residence or as an investment rental. Newer furnace (2021). A large part of sewer line recently replaced (2021). New solar panels lower utility costs! Garage is shared with neighbor for a one car stall plus exterior shed. A rare Victorian which shines with plenty of natural light in a wonderful location!
  1. Listed by Rebecca Sampson • Brokerocity Inc
    P: (847)-354-8384 Rebecca.Sampson@brokerocity.com

Sold By Hometown Realty Group

Property Details for 208 West Locust Street

Area
De Kalb
Township
DeKalb
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 07/31/2025 01:51 PM

Property Details for 208 West Locust Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12349281
Days on Market58
Taxes$5,828 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1893
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,596 SF
CountyDeKalb County
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Building Information for 208 West Locust Street

Stories-Year Built1893Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,596 SF

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Property Information for 208 West Locust 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, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement,Other,Bedroom,Dining Room,Hearth Room,Kitchen
  • Room Type: Office
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ 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 Dimensions: 49X155
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame, Log
  • Construction: Frame, Log
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2320
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-04-28T20:25:40
  • Photos Count: 26
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X8
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 22X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X13
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 11X9

Property History for 208 West Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2025

Sold

MRED #12349281

$220,000—
Jul 30, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908454951

$220,000

+3.2% / yr

Jun 23, 2025

Pending

MRED #12349281

—
Jun 23, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12349281

—
Jun 18, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12349281

$230,000—
Apr 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12349281

$250,000—
Jul 22, 2022

Sold

MRED #11437655

$200,000—
Jul 15, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494389770

$200,000

+0.2% / yr

Jun 22, 2022

Pending

MRED #11437655

—
Jun 22, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11437655

—
Jun 16, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11411699

$199,900—
Jun 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11437655

$199,900—
May 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11411699

$199,900—
May 14, 2007

Sold

MRED #06396972

$194,000—
May 9, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221050485

$193,000

-18.1% / yr

Apr 12, 2007

Pending

MRED #06396972

—
Mar 23, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06396972

$204,900—
Mar 14, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221100379

$199,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2025

Sold

MRED #12349281

$220,000
07/30/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908454951

$220,000

+3.2% / yr

06/23/2025

Pending

MRED #12349281

—
06/23/2025

Contingent

MRED #12349281

—
06/18/2025

Price Change

MRED #12349281

$230,000
04/27/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12349281

$250,000
07/22/2022

Sold

MRED #11437655

$200,000
07/15/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494389770

$200,000

+0.2% / yr

06/22/2022

Pending

MRED #11437655

—
06/22/2022

Contingent

MRED #11437655

—
06/16/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11411699

$199,900
06/16/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11437655

$199,900
05/21/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11411699

$199,900
05/14/2007

Sold

MRED #06396972

$194,000
05/09/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221050485

$193,000

-18.1% / yr

04/12/2007

Pending

MRED #06396972

—
03/23/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06396972

$204,900
03/14/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221100379

$199,000

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Public Records for 208 West Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$8,768Additions$68,997Total$77,765
Tax Record2025$5,657 ($471 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,595 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-22-278-009

Schools near 208 West Locust Street

This home is within Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Founders Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
De Kalb High School
Public - 9 to 12
International Montessori Academy
Private - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Founders Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Clinton Rosette Middle School
Public6 to 8

De Kalb High School
Public9 to 12

International Montessori Academy
PrivatePK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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