Closed
Last Sold Price
$221,580
4 beds2,551 sqft

240 Rolfe Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Description

An abundance of charm and character can be found in this beautiful and spacious cape cod home located in the desirable & historic Ellwood neighborhood that allows easy access to NIU, downtown and I-88. Home features hardwood floors, crown moulding, chair rails, updated light fixtures, 1st floor bedroom and updated 1st floor full bath. Newly remodeled (2020) Kitchen with ceramic tile flooring, soft close cabinets, granite counters, subway tile backsplash & stainless steel appliances. Convenient 1st...An abundance of charm and character can be found in this beautiful and spacious cape cod home located in the desirable & historic Ellwood neighborhood that allows easy access to NIU, downtown and I-88. Home features hardwood floors, crown moulding, chair rails, updated light fixtures, 1st floor bedroom and updated 1st floor full bath. Newly remodeled (2020) Kitchen with ceramic tile flooring, soft close cabinets, granite counters, subway tile backsplash & stainless steel appliances. Convenient 1st floor office w/ built in bookshelves and french doors. Spacious living room with cozy gas fireplace and sliding glass doors to the cement patio. Formal dining room with ample space for entertaining! Upstairs you'll find a large master bedroom with 2 closets, access to the rooftop deck and a bonus room (perfect for a study, nursery, exercise room, craft room...) The master bath can be private or shared and features subway tile, pedestal sink, built in storage cubbies with corian countertop, heated ceramic floor, soaking tub and separate shower with subway tile surround! Two additional bedrooms complete the upstairs. The full basement with high ceilings, exterior access, an open area & 2 additional rooms allows for plenty of storage or could be finished for extra living space. Home offers newer windows and doors and newer shaker roof (2013). Enjoy the large fenced in backyard with a swing set and shed. Fun Fact: The front yard features the oldest parkway tree in Dekalb! You must see this home in person to truly appreciate how beautiful it is and how much it has to offer - you will not be disappointed!
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1935Year Built
$87/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
  • Listed by: James DuMont 815.762.0085 james.dumont@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Listing closed: 09/25/2020 12:00 AM
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10781876

Sold By Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group - Sycamore

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Property information

240 Rolfe Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,122 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Area: De Kalb
  • Township: DeKalb
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Num Of Cars: 1.5
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,194 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: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Exterior Access
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Foyer, Office, Tandem Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0

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
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s)

Property/Lot Information

  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Roof Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 161X69X155X70
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Assessor

Property and Assessments

  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2020-07-21T22:52:35
  • Photos Count: 27

Virtual Tour/Additional Media

  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 07-21-2020

Room Information

Master Bedroom Information

  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Size: 16X14
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All

Bedroom #2 Information

  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 16X15
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All

Bedroom #3 Information

  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 16X13
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: All

Bedroom #4 Information

  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 14X13
  • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: All

Dining Room Information

  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 19X12
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: All

Kitchen Information

  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Pantry-Closet
  • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Size: 12X11
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: All

Laundry Information

  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Other
  • Laundry Size: 14X12

Living Room Information

  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 25X14
  • Living Room Window Treatments: All

Additional Room #1 Information

  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 15X12
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: All

Additional Room #2 Information

  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Other
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 15X14

Additional Room #3 Information

  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 14X10
  • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: All

Additional Room #4 Information

  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 8X5
  • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments: All

Additional Room #5 Information

  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Other
  • Addtl Room 5 Size: 24X13

Additional Room #6 Information

  • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Other
  • Addtl Room 6 Size: 12X10

Additional Room #7 Information

  • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Other
  • Addtl Room 7 Size: 34X11

Foyer Information

  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer

Office Information

  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office

Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information

  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai

Bonus Room Information

  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room

Other Room Information

  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other Room

Theatre Room Information

  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Tandem Room

Utility Room Lower Level Information

  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level

Property History

240 Rolfe Road

DateEventPrice
Sep 25, 2020

Sold

MRED #10781876

$221,580
Sep 24, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #679289691

$333,000
Jul 31, 2020

Pending

MRED #10781876

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DateEventPrice
09/25/2020

Sold

MRED #10781876

$221,580
09/24/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #679289691

$333,000

+9.6% / yr

07/31/2020

Pending

MRED #10781876

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Public records

240 Rolfe Road

Beds

0

Lot Size

10,941 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

DEKALB

APN

08-22-229-004

Schools

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This home is within Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.

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Nearby home values

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This home: 240 Rolfe Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
$221,580
4
2,551
11,194
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$340,000
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14,842
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