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Property Description
This charming ranch offers 2 beds, 1.5 baths and a fully renovated main floor. Enclosed sitting porch invites you into the open main living space. Newer flooring, trim and windows throughout. Main bathroom offers a jetted tub and separate step in shower. Newer kitchen with all appliances staying. Large concrete patio and parking area on rear of house. Property has large back yard. Located in central Dekalb just blocks from Huntley Park and NIU's campus and minutes from I-88.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 720 S 2nd St
General
- Price: $195,000
- Taxes: $4,280 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12540927
- Updated: 1/11/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Balance of DeKalb County
- County: DeKalb
- Township: DE KALB
- Driving Directions: W TAYLOR ST TO SOUTH 2ND ST
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,040
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1916
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 156 x 66
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1916
- Tax Amount: $4,280.36
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 822478011
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Schools
Schools serving 720 S 2nd 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 | 0.4 mi |
Huntley Middle School 1515 South 4th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
De Kalb High School 501 West Dresser Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 9-12 | 2.1 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 720 S 2nd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/05/2026
Listed
$195,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 720 S 2nd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,280
-3%
$53,727
15%
2023
$4,410
-1%
$46,846
17%
2021
$4,439
-2%
$40,115
2%
2020
$4,539
2%
$39,475
4%
2019
$4,450
2%
$37,924
4%
2018
$4,345
-1%
$36,638
4%
2017
$4,387
1%
$35,218
3%
2016
$4,338
52%
$34,329
6%
2015
$2,862
80%
$32,527
-3%
2014
$1,588
5%
$33,470
-5%
2013
$1,513
4%
$35,157
-9%
2012
$1,460
—
$38,604
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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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720 S 2nd Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 (MLS# 12540927) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 720 S 2nd Street is currently listed for $195,000 and was received on January 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 720 S 2nd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Dekalb? You can browse all Dekalb real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

