Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,000 sqft$89/sqft
7965 Gurler Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.02 acresLot Size
1860Year Built
$89/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Historic Benjamin Gurler home built in 1860. This 5.02 acre farmette features large 3,000 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, large 2 story barn with three stalls, chicken coop, milk shed, finished pool house (No pool there anymore but mini pool house is still up), fenced pasture for horses. Home features original trim and moldings throughout, 9 ft ceilings throughout, newer furnace and a/c, and so much space in each room. Living room features carpet, 9 ft ceilings, oversized trim, fireplace and pellet...Historic Benjamin Gurler home built in 1860. This 5.02 acre farmette features large 3,000 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, large 2 story barn with three stalls, chicken coop, milk shed, finished pool house (No pool there anymore but mini pool house is still up), fenced pasture for horses. Home features original trim and moldings throughout, 9 ft ceilings throughout, newer furnace and a/c, and so much space in each room. Living room features carpet, 9 ft ceilings, oversized trim, fireplace and pellet stove. Formal dining room showcases built-in shelves and hardwood floors. Kitchen boasts white cabinets, custom wood counter/breakfast bar, Jennair cook top, double oven and ample counter space. Large bedroom or office on main floor has separate entrance. Oversized mudroom with washer and dryer and full bath complete the main floor. Upstairs showcases 4 spacious bedrooms and full bath. Other improvements since current owner purchased this home include rebuilding part of the barn, chimney tuck pointed, lower roof (05) and upper roof (09), new furnace and a/c, replaced galvanized pipes with pvc and so much more. All outbuildings are sold as-is. Seller prefers that entire property be sold as-is. This home has so much to offer, call today to set up a private showing.

    Sold By Hometown Realty Group

    • Listed by: Melissa Mobile 815.501.4011 Melissa@HRGSells.com • Hometown Realty Group
    Listing closed: 12/04/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10889201

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $280,000

    Avg days on market

    18

    Sale-to-list ratio

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    DeKalb, IL

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    Property Information for 7965 Gurler Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,797 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • Area: De Kalb
    • Township: DeKalb
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Propane, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1860
    • Lot Size: 5.02 AC / 218,671 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 428
    • High School District: 428
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 428
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: 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: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 9 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Office, Mud Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
    • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Horses Allowed
    • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 422 X 516.2
    • Other Structures: Barn(s), Poultry Coop, Shed(s), Stable(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
    • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
    • Assessor Square Footage: 0
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2020-10-02T19:20:04
    • Photos Count: 57
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 10-02-2020
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X14
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X15
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Dimensions: 19X16
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
    • Kitchen Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X8
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Dimensions: 19X16
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 20X8
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 20X13

    Property History for 7965 Gurler Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 4, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10889201

    $268,000
    Dec 1, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1435286895

    $268,000
    Oct 22, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10889201

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/04/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10889201

    $268,000
    12/01/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1435286895

    $268,000
    10/22/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10889201

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

    Public Records for 7965 Gurler Road

    Taxable ValueLand$38,896Additions$47,879Total$86,775
    Tax Record2025$5,360 ($447 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-32-400-004

    Schools near 7965 Gurler 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
    Lincoln 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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 7965 Gurler Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
    $268,000
    4
    3,000
    218,671
    $184,900
    3
    1,860
    64,904
    $285,000
    3
    1,470
    35,719
    $263,000
    137,214
    $174,000
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    167,706
    90,605

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