1212 N 1st Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 (MLS # 12705279)

Price $219,900
Status Active
Beds 3
Baths 1.5 Baths
Home size 1,200 sqft
Lot Size 8,712 sqft
Days on Market 1
Solid 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch in a convenient DeKalb location close to schools, shopping, parks, and everyday amenities. This home offers a spacious layout with original hardwood floors throughout much of the main level, ready to be refinished and restored to their original beauty. The kitchen and dining area provide functional living space, while the screened-in porch off the attached 1.5-car garage is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The full unfinished basement offers excellent storage or future finishing potential. Numerous major improvements have already been completed, including replacement windows, roof, soffits, fascia, gutters, furnace, central air, updated electrical service with a 100-amp breaker panel, sanitary sewer line replacement to the municipal connection, bathroom updates, and more. The landscaping has been freshly completed, enhancing the home's curb appeal. A solid home with great bones, major mechanical updates already completed, and an excellent opportunity for a new owner to add their personal touches and build equity.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 8/10/2026 Year Built 1955
Community De Kalb Garage Spaces 1.5
County DeKalb

SCHOOLS

School District De Kalb High School
Elementary School Jefferson Elementary School
Jr. High School Clinton Rosette Middle School
High School De Kalb High School

Price History

Prior to Aug 4, '26 $229,900
Aug 4, '26 - Aug 10, '26 $224,900
Aug 10, '26 - Today $219,900

Additional Details

AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
AREA De Kalb
BASEMENT Full, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Aluminum Siding
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Natural Gas
LOT 8712 sq ft
LOT DESCRIPTION Irregular Lot
LOT DIMENSIONS 70x 122.13 x 60.04 x 124.2
PARKING Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Ranch
TAXES 5417.4
WATER Public

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