1138 S 5th Street
DeKalb, IL 60115

Status: Sold
Single Family
4 beds
2 baths
1,952 sq.ft
Listing Price: $285,000

About this home

Welcome to 1138 South 5th Street, a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home that has dotted every "i" and crossed every "t"! This home boasts great 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 from I-88 and downtown DeKalb. If entertaining friends and family is what you crave, this is the home for you! Schedule your tour today to make this your new home!

Property details

Property / Lot Details
Acreage 0.193
Lot Dimensions 168 X 50
Lot Description Fenced Yard, Wood Fence
Lot Size Source County Records
Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Ownership Fee Simple
Style of House Cape Cod
Type Detached 2 Stories
Property Type Detached Single
Interior Features
Additional Rooms Eating Area, Loft, Foyer
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Square Feet 1,952
Square Feet Source Appraiser
Basement Description Unfinished
Bath Amenities Double Sink
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement Partial
Bedrooms Count 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Baths FULL Count 2
Baths Count 2
Interior Property Features Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
LaundryFeatures Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Total Rooms 9
Window Features Bay Window(s)
Rooms
room 1
Type Eating Area
Level Main
Dimensions 12X7
Flooring Ceramic Tile
room 2
Type Loft
Level Second
Dimensions 12X11
Flooring Carpet
room 3
Type Foyer
Level Main
Dimensions 9X7
Flooring Ceramic Tile
room 4
Level N/A
room 5
Level N/A
room 6
Level N/A
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 16X9
Flooring Carpet
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 16X12
Flooring Carpet
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Main
Dimensions 12X10
Flooring Other
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 15X11
Flooring Other
room 15
Type Family Room
Level N/A
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 14X13
Flooring Ceramic Tile
Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Granite Counters, Pantry, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Main
Dimensions 12X8
Flooring Ceramic Tile
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 23X18
Flooring Wood Laminate
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 16X12
Flooring Carpet
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 81-90 Years
Approx Year Built 1938
Parking Total 3
Door Features French Doors, Sliding Doors
Driveway Asphalt
Exterior Building Type Vinyl Siding
Exterior Property Features Balcony, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Workshop
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 3
Parking Garage
Roof Type Asphalt
MRD Virtual Tour None
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major De Kalb
Corporate Limits DeKalb
Directions 7th Street to Charter, head West to 5th Street, head North on 5th house is on East Side of Street
Equipment CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Elementary School Founders Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 428
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas
High Sch De Kalb High School
High Sch Dist 428
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Jr High/Middle School Huntley Middle School
Jr High/Middle Dist 428
Township DeKalb

Financials

Financing FHA
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 0826155008
Special Assessments N
Taxes $4,856
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2022
$285,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12050268
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 71 days
Basement Partial
Type Detached 2 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 05/07/2024
Year Built 1938
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