720 S 2nd St

DeKalb, IL 60115

$195,000
Price
2
Beds
1,290 Sq. Ft.
$151 / Sq. Ft.
1,290
Sq. Ft.
$151
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a house with a yard
a view of an empty room with a window
a large living room with a couch and a window
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a living room with a couch and a window
a living room with furniture and a window
a view of a kitchen with a stove top oven
a kitchen with cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator stove
a kitchen with a stove top oven sink and refrigerator
a kitchen with cabinets and stainless steel appliances
a kitchen with a sink stove and cabinets
a view of utility room
an empty room with windows
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a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a toilet and a shower
a utility room with dryer and washer
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Description

This charming ranch offers 2 beds, 1.5 baths and a fully renovated main floor. Enclosed sitting porch invites you into the open main living space. Newer flooring, trim and windows throughout. Main bathroom offers a jetted tub and separate step in shower. Newer kitchen with all appliances staying. Large concrete patio and parking area on rear of house. Property has large back yard. Located in central Dekalb just blocks from Huntley Park and NIU's campus and minutes from I-88.This charming ranch offers 2 beds, 1.5 baths and a fully renovated main floor. Enclosed sitting porch invites you into the open main living space. Newer flooring, trim and windows throughout. Main bathroom offers a jetted tub and separate step in shower. Newer kitchen with all appliances staying. Large concrete patio and parking area on rear of house. Property has large back yard. Located in central Dekalb just blocks from Huntley Park and NIU's campus and minutes from I-88.
  1. Listed by Noah Meyer • DICKERSON & NIEMAN
    P: (815)-227-5900 C: (815)-978-8961 noahm@dickersonnieman.com

Property Details for 720 South 2nd Street

Style
Ranch
Garage
1.5
Garage Type/Driveway
Detached, Gravel, Concrete
LISTING UPDATED: 01/06/2026 03:59 PM

Property Details for 720 South 2nd Street

StatusActive And Available
MLS #202600069
Days on Market3
Taxes$4,280 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / 1 Story
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
CountyDeKalb County

Location

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Building Information for 720 South 2nd Street

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,307 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$950

Property Taxes

$357

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 720 South 2nd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: DEKALB
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 60115
  • Address: 720 S 2ND Street
  • County: DeKalb County
  • Zip Code: 60115
  • Year Built: 1916
  • School District: Other/Outside Area
  • Elementary School 1: Other/Outside Area
  • Middle School: Other/Outside Area
  • High School: Other/Outside Area
  • Township: DE KALB
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: $4,280
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.23
  • Property Type: City/Town
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 250
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1290
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1040
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0822478011
  • HUD: No
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Siding
  • General Features: Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Patio, Porch Enclosed
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Both Gas and Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • Total Baths: 1.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet, Whirlpool Tub, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan Remote(s)
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 11.6
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 10
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: No
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: No
  • Family Room Level: N/A
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 13.7
  • Kitchen Width: 13.6
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 14.5
  • Living Room Width: 9.7
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 720 South 2nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12540927

$195,000—
Jan 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600069

$195,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/05/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12540927

$195,000
01/04/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600069

$195,000

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

Public Records for 720 South 2nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,588Additions$43,139Total$53,727
Tax Record2024$4,280 ($357 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size8,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-22-478-011

Schools near 720 South 2nd Street

This home is within Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lincoln Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Huntley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
De Kalb High School
Public - 9 to 12
International Montessori Academy
Private - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Huntley 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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More information about 720 South 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL 60115

720 South 2nd Street is a single family home for sale in DeKalb, IL 60115. This property was listed for sale on January 5, 2026 by DICKERSON & NIEMAN, it's currently listed at $195,000. This listing's school district is Dekalb Community Unit School District 428. Nearby schools include Lincoln Elementary School, Huntley Middle School and De Kalb High School. 720 South 2nd Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,290 sqft single family home built in 1916.

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