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Property Description
Turnkey investment steps from campus life and downtown amenities! This well-located property at 532-534 College Ave comprises a 16+-unit rooming house plus two 1-bedroom apartments and one 2-bedroom apartment-a flexible mix ideal for steady cash flow with room to grow. The address puts residents near Northern Illinois University, downtown DeKalb, Lincoln Hwy dining/retail, parks, and transit.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 532 - 534 College Ave
General
- Price: $675,000
- HOA FEE: $13,054
- Taxes: $11,169 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12548063
- Updated: Today (1/15/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Location
- Area: De Kalb
- County: DeKalb
- Township: DeKalb
- Driving Directions: 1st Street To Locust To College to unit
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas
Utilities
- Trash: 1320
Structural Information
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Year Built: 1900
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 40 x 285 x 80 x 15040145
- Zoning: MULTI
Financial Considerations
- Maint. Fee: $13,054
- Insurance Fee: $4,242
- Operating Expenses: $37,831
- Other Fee: $6,925
- Assessment Year: 1900
- Tax Amount: $11,169.2
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tenant Pays: None
- Pays Electric: 2355
- Pays Trash: 1320
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 822251026
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Schools
Schools serving 532 - 534 College Ave
School District:Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Littlejohn Elementary School 1121 School Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
Clinton Rosette Middle School 650 North 1st Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
De Kalb High School 501 West Dresser Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 532 - 534 College Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/15/2026
Listed
$675,000
-20.59%
MLS
6/28/2022
Sold
$850,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 532 - 534 College Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$11,169
-3%
$140,196
15%
2023
$11,506
-1%
$122,239
17%
2021
$11,583
-2%
$104,673
2%
2020
$11,845
2%
$103,005
4%
2019
$11,612
2%
$98,957
4%
2018
$11,339
-1%
$95,601
4%
2017
$11,446
1%
$91,897
3%
2016
$11,320
4%
$89,577
10%
2015
$10,837
—
$81,505
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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532 - 534 College Avenue, Dekalb, IL 60115 (MLS# 12548063) is a Commercial property. 532 - 534 College Avenue is currently listed for $675,000 and was received on January 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 532 - 534 College Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Dekalb? You can browse all Dekalb real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

