1208 Gifford Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 - Photo 1

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$256,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,620 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers space, character, and solid craftsmanship throughout. The main level features a spacious, custom kitchen with hardwood floors, eat-in table space, and a built-in desk. Enjoy cozy evenings in the great room with a dual-sided wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, beamed ceiling, built-in shelves, and warm wood paneling accents. The primary suite includes a private bath, with two additional guest bedrooms also located on the main floor. A light-filled three-season room overlooks the backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The living/dining room showcases large windows, built-in shelving, carpeted floors, and shares the dual-sided fireplace.The finished basement adds even more living space, offering a bonus room, a large great room with built-in bar, and a generously sized laundry area with utility sink and laundry chute. Home sold AS-IS. Please note, No FHA or VA financing.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1208 Gifford St

General

Sold For: $256,000
Taxes: $5,656 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12419546
Added to Site: 206 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: De Kalb
County: DeKalb
Driving Directions: S 4th St. to IL Route 23 to Barb Blvd (West) to S 2nd St to Charter St. (West) to Gifford St (North)

School Information

School District: 428
Midd School District: 428

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Construction: Cedar
Exterior Const.: Cedar
Basement Desc.: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,620
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1967
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 80 x 120
Fence: Yes
Lot Features: Mature Trees
Fencing (Description): Partial

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1967
Tax Amount: $5,656.72
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 827259008

Listed by American Realty Illinois LLC
Sold by Willow Real Estate, Inc

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Schools

Schools serving 1208 Gifford St

School District:Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

Name	Grades	Distance
Lincoln Elementary School, DeKalb, IL 220 East Sunset Place, DeKalb, IL 60115	K-5	0.2 mi
Huntley Middle School 1515 South 4th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115	6-8	0.4 mi
De Kalb High School 501 West Dresser Road, DeKalb, IL 60115	9-12	2.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1208 Gifford St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/18/2025

Sold

$256,000

2.81%

MLS

7/14/2025

Listed

$249,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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