Don't miss this unique property featuring SEVEN bedrooms and three full bathrooms! With very close proximity to NIU, this would make an awesome income-producing property. This could also be a great single family home for anyone with a large family or a multi-generational living situation. This home was a boarding house for Northwestern Medicine, so it is up to code with emergency exits, fire doors & sprinklers, and handicap accessibility, and all bedrooms on the 2nd & 3rd floor are individually numbered. 220 College is a charming Victorian home with a wraparound porch. Upon entering the family room, you'll notice the gorgeous original woodwork in the staircase and built-in bench. The family room also showcases a beautiful fireplace. Adjoining the family room is the parlor, which has double doors leading to the formal dining room. The dining room features a gorgeous built-in hutch, and has a closet, so it could function as an EIGHTH bedroom if you need more space. Large kitchen with room for a small table. A first-floor bedroom and a full bath complete the main level. Upstairs, the second level of the home has 4 bedrooms (201, 202, 203, & 204), which share access to a full hall bath with two separate showers! Bedroom #204 has an emergency exit to the flat roof over the addition. The third level of the home features the 6th and 7th bedrooms (301 & 302), and a full hall bath. Bedroom #302 exits to an exterior staircase at the back of the home. The unfinished basement has plenty of additional space, with room for storage plus the laundry room and a utility room. The shared parking lot includes 4 parking spaces, one of which is a handicap accessible space with access to the wheelchair ramp for entry. Great location, between NIU's campus and downtown Dekalb. The property is being sold AS-IS. Don't miss this rare opportunity!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1903
Living Area: 3,446 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Office Phone: (224) 999-9100
Listing Agent: Sarah Leonard
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Interior: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Carpeting
Fireplace: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedroom Count: 7
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Porch
Parking Information:
Parking: Parking Lot
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Trees, Sidewalk
Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Take First Street north of Lincoln Highway (Rt 38). At the light, turn left onto Locust Street. Take the first right onto Linden. The driveway for 220 College Ave is right before the median where Linden merges with College.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $269,000
Price Per SqFt: $78/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $31.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $69/SqFt less than other homes in DeKalb, IL.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MRED
MLS Number: #12188284
Listing Office:
Office Name: Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Office Phone: (224) 999-9100
Listing Agent: Sarah Leonard
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Nearby Schools
4
/10
Founders Elementary School
821 S 7th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.87 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
5
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Littlejohn Elementary School
1121 School St
Distance between this listing and this school0.97 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
2
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Tyler Elementary School
1021 Alden Cir
Distance between this listing and this school1.05 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Clinton Rosette Middle School
650 N 1st St
Distance between this listing and this school0.43 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
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Huntley Middle School
1515 S 4th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.49 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
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Sycamore Middle School
150 Maplewood Dr
Distance between this listing and this school6.00 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
3
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DeKalb High School
501 W Dresser Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.50 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
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Sycamore High School
427 Spartan Trl
Distance between this listing and this school4.43 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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Genoa-Kingston High School
980 Park Ave
Distance between this listing and this school11.51 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,000. The most common annual income of people living in DeKalb, IL is less than $35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 220 College Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 220 College Ave property is $269,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 220 College Ave is a house located in Dekalb, Illinois, 60115.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 220 College Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 220 College Ave has 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 220 College Ave is 3,446 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 220 College Ave is 1903.
This home is located at 220 College Ave in Dekalb, IL and zip code 60115. This 3,446 square foot home, which was built in 1903, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 14, 2024 and is currently priced at $269,000.
In October 2024 more than 11 listings in DeKalb, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 9 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 15 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in DeKalb, IL increased by 21.3% between September 2024 and October 2024. In October 2024 median list price was $237,150 and the average listing age was 21 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.