237 Rolfe Road

Closed 8/18/20
Closed 8/18/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$340,000
4 beds3,256 sqft$104/sqft
237 Rolfe Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.65 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$104/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The Best of Both Worlds! The Charm and Character of an older home, with the Updates and Amenities of a newer home! Located in the Heart of the Historic District, with easy access to Downtown, NIU & I-88, this gracious home sits on 2/3 of an acre, is surrounded by gorgeous old growth trees and is looking for someone who can appreciate all its original Architectural Features. Inside finds Arched Doorways, Pegged Hardwood Floors, Curved Staircase, 3 Fireplaces, Loads of Built In Cabinetry, French Doors,...The Best of Both Worlds! The Charm and Character of an older home, with the Updates and Amenities of a newer home! Located in the Heart of the Historic District, with easy access to Downtown, NIU & I-88, this gracious home sits on 2/3 of an acre, is surrounded by gorgeous old growth trees and is looking for someone who can appreciate all its original Architectural Features. Inside finds Arched Doorways, Pegged Hardwood Floors, Curved Staircase, 3 Fireplaces, Loads of Built In Cabinetry, French Doors, Private Office w/Raised Panel Moulding, Delightful Breakfast Nook and Huge Family Room w/Vaulted & Beamed Ceilings. Freshly Painted Cedar & Limestone Exterior, Charming Screened Porch & Large Entertaining Deck overlooking Fenced Yard. Some of the updates and improvements made in the last 2 years, including 2 New Furnaces & A/C Units, 2 New Water Heaters, Updated Baths & Laundry, New Garage Door, New Sliding Patio Doors, New Carpet, New Exterior and Interior Paint and So Much More.... Welcome Home!

    Sold By Great Western Properties

    • Listed by: Susan Elsner 815.756.1691 c21selsner@aol.com • Century 21 Affiliated
    Listing closed: 08/18/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10759178

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.0%

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    Property Information for 237 Rolfe Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $8,854 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: DeKalb County
    • Area: De Kalb
    • Township: DeKalb
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 3
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1940
    • Lot Size: 0.65 AC / 28,514 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 428
    • High School District: 428
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 428
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 364
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement
    • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Foyer
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Water Purifier, Water Softener
    • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 71-80 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 3256
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3620
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3620
    • Main Sq Ft: 3256
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 124X54X165X156X169
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Stone
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: Historical District
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 364.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2020-07-03T14:14:37
    • Photos Count: 41
    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: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Size: 12X19
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 12X13
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 12X16
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 4th Bedroom Size: 12X15
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Size: 13X15
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Size: 18X25
    • Family Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Size: 14X12
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: Blinds
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Size: 15X27
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 11X13
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: Blinds
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 2 Size: 13X24
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Size: 8X15
    • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: None
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office

    Property History for 237 Rolfe Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 18, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10759178

    		$340,000—
    Jul 11, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10759178

    		—
    Jun 24, 2020

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10759178

    		$369,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/18/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10759178

    $340,000
    07/11/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10759178

    —
    06/24/2020

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10759178

    $369,900

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

    Public Records for 237 Rolfe Road

    Taxable ValueLand$24,214Additions$102,161Total$126,375
    Tax Record2025$9,509 ($792 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-22-226-007

    Schools near 237 Rolfe Road

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

    Clinton Rosette Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    De Kalb High School
    Public9 to 12

    Beyond One Barb Transition Center
    Public12

    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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    This home: 237 Rolfe Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
    $340,000
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