Welcome to 1138 South 5th Street

A 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home that has dotted every i and crossed every t ! This home boasts fantastic curb appeal with lilac bushes, flowers and wooden stairs with iron balusters. Open the freshly painted front door into a large dining room that opens up to the kitchen. The kitchen features granite countertops and a 4-piece stainless steel appliance set. The large pantry with open shelving and lower cabinets could serve as a nice coffee bar. Off the dining room, you will find the 4th bedroom with French doors, which could also be used as a home office, den or formal living room. The first floor includes a trendy full bathroom with a brick look feature wall and ceramic tile shower. Enter the home via the second entrance and land in a foyer with stylish board and batten wall treatment conveniently located adjacent to the bright laundry room with custom barn door. Steps away is the surprisingly large living/family room. Off the living room are sliding doors to the generous fenced-in yard, complete with a patio, playset and trampoline. The second floor features 3 large bedrooms and a big full bathroom. The en-suite primary bedroom includes a private balcony to enjoy your morning coffee. The property is completed with an oversized 2.5-car garage with 150-amp electric and a mini-split HVAC system. Recent updates include a roof (2019), French drain and sump pump (2023), HVAC garage (2023), Mohawk Waterproof flooring in the Dining Room and 4th Bedroom (2024) and barn door (2023). The home is minutes away frm I-88 and downtown DeKalb. If entertaining friends and family is what you crave, this is the home for you!

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on 1138 S 5th St
in Dekalb, IL
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Property MLS #12050268 from MRED

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+ Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Possible: 4
Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16 x 9
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Main

+ Other Rooms

Total Rooms: 9
Eating Area, Loft, Foyer
Eating Area: 12 x 7
Eating Area Level: Main
Laundry: 12 x 8
Laundry Level: Main
Basement Features: Partial
Entry Foyer Dimensions: 9 x 7
Living Room Dimensions: 23 x 18
Loft Dimensions: 12 x 11
Entry Foyer Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Loft Level: Second
Basement Description: Unfinished

+ Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

+ Interior Features

Wood Laminate Floors
First Floor Bedroom
First Floor Laundry
First Floor Full Bath
Drapes/Blinds
Granite Counters
Separate Dining Room
Pantry
Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet

+ Appliances

Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink

+ Heating and Cooling

Cooling Features: Central Air
Heating Features: Natural Gas

+ Kitchen and Dining

Dining Area Dimensions: 15 x 11
Dining Area Level: Main
Kitchen Dimensions: 14 x 13
Kitchen Level: Main

+ Exterior and Lot Features

Balcony
Patio
Brick Paver Patio
Workshop

+ Land Info

Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Wood Fence
Lot Size Acres: 0.193
Lot Size Dimensions: 168 X 50
Lot Size Square Feet: 8407

+ Garage and Parking

Driveway: Asphalt
Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Description: Detached
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
Parking Total: 3

+ School Information

Elementary School: Founders Elementary School
High School: De Kalb High School
High School District: 428
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Huntley Middle School is a public middle school located approximately 0.3 miles away.
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De Kalb High School is a public high school located approximately 0.4 miles away.
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Founders Elementary School is a public elementary school located approximately 0.4 miles away.
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Camelot Schools-Dekalb Campus is a private elementary school located approximately 1.1 miles away.
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+ Amenities and Community Features

Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

+ Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount: 4856.00
Source Listing Status: Active
County: DeKalb
Directions: 7th Street to Charter, head West to 5th Street, head North on 5th house is on East Side of Street
Tax Year: 2022
Ownership: Fee Simple
Source Property Type: Residential
Parcel Number: 0826155008
Township: DeKalb
Property Subtype: Detached Single
Source System Name: C2C
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Year	Assessments Building + Land Total	Tax
2022	$46,667 + $7,387 $54,054	$4,856
2021	$43,769 + $6,928 $50,697	$4,946
2020	$43,071 + $6,818 $49,889	$5,046
2019	$41,379 + $6,550 $47,929	$4,920
2018	$39,976 + $6,328 $46,304	$4,780
2017	$38,427 + $6,083 $44,510	$4,796
2016	$37,457 + $5,929 $43,386	$4,724
2015	$35,491 + $5,618 $41,109	$4,668
2014	$33,509 + $8,129 $41,638	$4,656
2013	$35,199 + $8,539 $43,738	$4,696
2012	$38,650 + $9,376 $48,026	$4,663
2011	$42,458 + $10,300 $52,758	$4,611
2010	$45,261 + $10,596 $55,857	$4,586
2008	$47,479 + $11,115 $58,594	$4,471
2007	$46,042 + $10,779 $56,821	$4,119
2006	$44,679 + $8,368 $53,047	$3,901

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Listed 2024-05-08
$285,000
MRED

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Sold 2023-04-13
$261,000
MRED

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Listed 2023-02-11
$245,000
MRED

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Sold 2015-06-26
$146,900
MRED

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Price Changed 2015-05-14
$149,900
MRED

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Price Changed 2015-04-29
$153,900
MRED

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Price Changed 2015-04-21
$154,900
MRED

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Listed 2015-04-04
$159,000
MRED

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Sold 2003-12-01
$110,500
Public Record

+ Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 1952
Year Built: 1938
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Age: 86
Roof: Asphalt
Levels or Stories: 2
Architectural Style: Cape Cod

+ Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

+ Home Features

Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas