Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,109 sqft$102/sqft
618 Russell Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1968Year Built
$102/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stop the car! Property with Tons of Potential! Located just minutes from Northern Illinois University, this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with hardwood floors thought out is a rare opportunity for investors, flippers, or anyone looking to customize their own space. With over 2100 sqft of living space, this property offers a functional layout and solid bones, but needs cosmetic updates and repairs to bring it back to life. Situated in a prime location close to campus, downtown DeKalb, shopping,...Stop the car! Property with Tons of Potential! Located just minutes from Northern Illinois University, this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with hardwood floors thought out is a rare opportunity for investors, flippers, or anyone looking to customize their own space. With over 2100 sqft of living space, this property offers a functional layout and solid bones, but needs cosmetic updates and repairs to bring it back to life. Situated in a prime location close to campus, downtown DeKalb, shopping, dining, and public transit, this home is ideal for student housing or a family residence. The large lot, 5 car driveway, and potential for high rental income make this a smart buy. Bring your vision and make this property shine-opportunities like this don't last long! Key Located close to NIU, public transportation, and amenities large yard and driveway Great investment or rental opportunity, priced accordingly Being sold AS-IS.

    Sold By OnPath Realty Inc.

    • Listed by: Steve Olszewski 847.404.4018 steveo@starckre.com;steve@SoldbuysteveO.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
    • Listed by: Paul Ambrogio 847.668.3774 paul@go24homes.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
    Listing closed: 07/18/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12357742

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    Property Information for 618 Russell Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,010 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: De Kalb
    • Township: DeKalb
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1968
    • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 19,932 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 428
    • High School District: 428
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 428
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Concrete, On Site, Attached, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bonus Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 66X302
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Other
    • Construction: Other
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 0
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 0
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Cash
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2025-05-06T17:05:37
    • Photos Count: 14
    • 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: 13X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X9
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 28X13
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 12X7

    Property History for 618 Russell Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 18, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12357742

    $215,000
    Jun 30, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1907526127

    $215,000

    +3.9% / yr

    May 23, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12357742

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/18/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12357742

    $215,000
    06/30/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1907526127

    $215,000

    +3.9% / yr

    05/23/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12357742

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    Public Records for 618 Russell Road

    Taxable ValueLand$12,879Additions$54,440Total$67,319
    Tax Record2025$4,449 ($371 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size19,932 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-15-330-005

    Schools near 618 Russell Road

    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
    Public - 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Founders Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Clinton Rosette 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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