226 W Locust St

1,900 Sq. Ft.
$82 / Sq. Ft.
1,900
Sq. Ft.
$82
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Lots of space, large rooms, fancy woodwork and hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, full deep basement, screened porch, 2 car garage, deck, the third floor works as a private apartment that pays most of the mortgage, close to NIU and Downtown DeKalb. Broker owned (Dan McClure).Lots of space, large rooms, fancy woodwork and hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, full deep basement, screened porch, 2 car garage, deck, the third floor works as a private apartment that pays most of the mortgage, close to NIU and Downtown DeKalb. Broker owned (Dan McClure).
  1. Listed by Dan McClure • Century 21 Affiliated
    P: (815)-756-1691 C: (815)-757-1691 danmcclurec21@aol.com

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Property Details for 226 West Locust Street

Area
De Kalb
Township
DeKalb
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.0
Num Of Cars
8.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Window/Wall Units - 2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/04/2021 04:55 PM

Property Details for 226 West Locust Street

StatusClosed
MLS #11150250
Days on Market77
Taxes$6,059 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyDeKalb County
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Property Information for 226 West Locust Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 428
  • High School District: 428
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 428
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Finished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 5
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch Screened
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: Unknown
  • Type Detached: 3 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: 35 X 20 X 210 X 35 X 220
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Gravel
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2021-07-09T15:17:48
  • Photos Count: 13
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: 15X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 9X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X13
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 11X11
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 10X6
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 9X9

Property History for 226 West Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 28, 2026

Expired

MRED #12548014

$229,500
Jan 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12548014

$229,500
Jan 5, 2026

Expired

MRED #12522093

$234,000
Nov 28, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12521995

$234,000
Nov 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12522093

$234,000
Nov 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12521995

$234,000
Nov 21, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12490310

$239,000
Oct 31, 2025

Expired

MRED #12474657

$239,000
Oct 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12490310

$239,000
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12474657

$239,000
Jun 13, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12286481

$239,000
Jun 3, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12286481

Mar 11, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12272577

$239,000
Feb 7, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12272364

$239,000
Feb 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12286481

$239,000
Feb 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12272577

$239,000
Jan 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12272364

$239,000
Nov 4, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476351590

$155,000
Nov 4, 2021

Sold

MRED #11150250

$155,000
Sep 23, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11150250

Sep 23, 2021

Pending

MRED #11150250

Sep 22, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11150250

Jul 9, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #10826695

$174,000
Jul 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11150250

$174,000
Aug 20, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10826695

$219,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/28/2026

Expired

MRED #12548014

$229,500
01/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12548014

$229,500
01/05/2026

Expired

MRED #12522093

$234,000
11/28/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12521995

$234,000
11/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12522093

$234,000
11/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12521995

$234,000
11/21/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12490310

$239,000
10/31/2025

Expired

MRED #12474657

$239,000
10/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12490310

$239,000
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12474657

$239,000
06/13/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12286481

$239,000
06/03/2025

Contingent

MRED #12286481

03/11/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12272577

$239,000
02/07/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12272364

$239,000
02/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12286481

$239,000
02/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12272577

$239,000
01/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12272364

$239,000
11/04/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1476351590

$155,000
11/04/2021

Sold

MRED #11150250

$155,000
09/23/2021

Contingent

MRED #11150250

09/23/2021

Pending

MRED #11150250

09/22/2021

Contingent

MRED #11150250

07/09/2021

Cancelled

MRED #10826695

$174,000
07/09/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11150250

$174,000
08/20/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10826695

$219,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 226 West Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$8,987Additions$62,725Total$71,712
Tax Record2024$5,713 ($476 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-22-278-005

Schools near 226 West Locust Street

This home is within Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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