308 S 8th St

DeKalb, IL 60115

$185,240
Price
3
Beds
1,730 Sq. Ft.
$107 / Sq. Ft.
1,730
Sq. Ft.
$107
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This home is perfect for an investor or handyperson. Some nice updates have been completed to this 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home in a fantastic location close to the park, recreation center, and an easy walk to downtown, but more needs to be done for this to shine. This spacious property offers multiple flex rooms- currently used as bedrooms, providing plenty of options for work, hobbies, or multigenerational living. The home features hardwood flooring throughout most of the main areas, a kitchen with...This home is perfect for an investor or handyperson. Some nice updates have been completed to this 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home in a fantastic location close to the park, recreation center, and an easy walk to downtown, but more needs to be done for this to shine. This spacious property offers multiple flex rooms- currently used as bedrooms, providing plenty of options for work, hobbies, or multigenerational living. The home features hardwood flooring throughout most of the main areas, a kitchen with 42" maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances, a convenient main-floor laundry, and a separate dining room that flows into the living room. With a full bathroom on each level, the layout works well for a work-from-home setup or households needing added flexibility. Outside, enjoy a detached 2-car garage and a fenced backyard with no rear neighbors. The home could use a bit of TLC; it has great bones and the potential to truly shine. Notable updates include newer siding, roof shingles (2019), and flat roof membrane, windows, updated electrical, completed sewer back half of yard piping restoration, and a radon mitigation system. Located near DeKalb's downtown district, schools, shopping, NIU, and interstate access, this home offers both convenience and opportunity. With generous space and solid improvements already in place, this is a great chance for buyers looking to build equity, put some sweat equity into it, and make a home their own. Homeownership can happen!
  1. Listed by Maria Pena-Graham • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
    P: (815)-757-3529 penagraham@gmail.com

Property Details for 308 South 8th Street

Area
De Kalb
Township
DeKalb
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Wall Unit(s)
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 05/07/2026 01:28 PM

Property Details for 308 South 8th Street

StatusNew
MLS #12640633
Days on Market-
Taxes$4,781 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1886
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,297 SF
CountyDeKalb County
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Location

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Building Information for 308 South 8th Street

Stories-Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,297 SF

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Property Information for 308 South 8th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 428
  • High School District: 428
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 428
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: West
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
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1100
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Office
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas
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: 1730
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1730
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2830
  • Main Sq Ft: 1100
  • Upper Sq Ft: 630
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X156
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1100
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2026-05-06T20:43:53
  • Photos Count: 27
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: 13X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X10
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: 14X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X13
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 10X9

Property History for 308 South 8th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 20, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1500928665

$170,000

+11.4% / yr

May 13, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #571945029

$85,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/20/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1500928665

$170,000

+11.4% / yr

05/13/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #571945029

$85,000

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

Public Records for 308 South 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand$11,595Additions$54,123Total$65,718
Tax Record2025$4,781 ($398 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size10,296 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-23-378-002

Schools near 308 South 8th Street

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

Huntley Middle School
Public6 to 8

De Kalb High School
Public9 to 12

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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More information about 308 South 8th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115

308 South 8th Street is a single family home for sale in DeKalb, IL 60115. This listing's school district is Dekalb Community Unit School District 428. Nearby schools include Founders Elementary School, Huntley Middle School and De Kalb High School. 308 South 8th Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,730 sqft single family home built in 1886.

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