945 S 7th St

$146,000
Price
2
Beds
638 Sq. Ft.
$229 / Sq. Ft.
638
Sq. Ft.
$229
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming Ranch Home on Corner Lot. Close to Downtown DeKalb. Features 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom, Some Nice Upgrades Throughout Home. Neutral Paint and Natural Lighting. Laundry Area. Partial, Unfinished Basement. Great Starter Home or Investment Property. Property is Being Sold "As-Is." Not Included: Microwave.Charming Ranch Home on Corner Lot. Close to Downtown DeKalb. Features 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom, Some Nice Upgrades Throughout Home. Neutral Paint and Natural Lighting. Laundry Area. Partial, Unfinished Basement. Great Starter Home or Investment Property. Property is Being Sold "As-Is." Not Included: Microwave.
  1. Listed by Heather Keller • Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
    P: (312)-607-7928 C: (312)-607-7928 heatherjkeller83@gmail.com

Property Details for 945 South 7th Street

Area
De Kalb
Township
DeKalb
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/16/2025 10:33 AM

Property Details for 945 South 7th Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12507184
Days on Market50
Taxes$2,270 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1934
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyDeKalb County

Location

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Building Information for 945 South 7th Street

Stories-Year Built1934Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$911 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$721

Property Taxes

$189

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 945 South 7th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 428
  • High School District: 428
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 428
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X181.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Other
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-10-30T14:19:56
  • Photos Count: 18
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
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: 11X6
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X11
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 8X5

Property History for 945 South 7th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12507184

Nov 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12507184

$146,000
Nov 1, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12507184

Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12507184

$146,000
Jun 29, 2020

Sold

MRED #10717617

$115,000
Jun 25, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #671900558

$115,000

+14.2% / yr

May 24, 2020

Pending

MRED #10717617

May 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10717617

$107,000
Jan 6, 2017

Sold

MRED #09377718

$72,500
Jan 4, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590499057

$72,500

+0.3% / yr

Nov 23, 2016

Pending

MRED #09377718

Oct 28, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09377718

$73,500
Sep 27, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08407631

$99,000
Jul 29, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08407631

$99,000
Sep 23, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #257446963

$71,000
Sep 23, 2008

Sold

MRED #06971025

$71,900
Sep 5, 2008

Pending

MRED #06971025

Jul 21, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06971025

$89,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2025

Contingent

MRED #12507184

11/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12507184

$146,000
11/01/2025

Contingent

MRED #12507184

10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12507184

$146,000
06/29/2020

Sold

MRED #10717617

$115,000
06/25/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #671900558

$115,000

+14.2% / yr

05/24/2020

Pending

MRED #10717617

05/15/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10717617

$107,000
01/06/2017

Sold

MRED #09377718

$72,500
01/04/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590499057

$72,500

+0.3% / yr

11/23/2016

Pending

MRED #09377718

10/28/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09377718

$73,500
09/27/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08407631

$99,000
07/29/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08407631

$99,000
09/23/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #257446963

$71,000
09/23/2008

Sold

MRED #06971025

$71,900
09/05/2008

Pending

MRED #06971025

07/21/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06971025

$89,900

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

Public Records for 945 South 7th Street

Taxable ValueLand$8,914Additions$19,676Total$28,590
Tax Record2024$2,278 ($190 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-26-106-017

Schools near 945 South 7th Street

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
Rating
School
Distance
Founders Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Huntley Middle School
Public6 to 8

De Kalb High School
Public9 to 12

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