917 7th Street, Dekalb, Illinois 60115


$185,000

For Sale
Status: Contingent
Sqft: 1,162
Cost/Sqft: $159
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1940
Property Taxes: $2,622
Days On Market: 20
Lot Size: 0,13
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Description

Welcome home to 917 N. 7th Street in DeKalb! This charming, character-filled Cape Cod is a beautifully maintained three-bedroom home offering a flexible layout and thoughtful updates throughout. The main level features a spacious, sunlit living room, an inviting kitchen with a comfortable eating area, a fully updated bath, and a convenient first-floor bedroom-ideal for guests, a home office, or easy single-level living. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a half bath, providing privacy and a well-designed separation of space. The finished walk-out basement adds exceptional versatility, complete with a recreation room, bar area, and a mechanical/laundry room with a shower and exterior access to the shared driveway-perfect for entertaining or creating additional living space. Outside, enjoy a partially fenced yard, a 1.5-car detached garage, a newer fence (2023), plus a newer back door and side storm door. With space, functionality, and key updates already taken care of, this home is move-in ready and full of opportunity. As an added perk, the property is located on the NIU Huskie Bus Line for added convenience. Don't miss your chance to make this one yours!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1940
No
0.13
0 / Not Applicable
12572527
0814380022

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
High School
De Kalb High School
428 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
5 Mar, 2026 Under contract $185,000 MRED MLS
28 Feb, 2026 Listed for sale $185,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

1.5
51 x 111 x 51 x 110
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2026 $2,622

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