Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/18/2026
Listed
$249,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Seller is offering a 1 year Home Warranty! Historic Farmhouse Charm with Modern Updates on 1/3 Acre! Step into timeless character and modern comfort in this beautifully maintained historic farmhouse-style, two-story home filled with original architectural wood details, stunning moldings, and rich hardwood floors throughout. The repainted interior offers bright, welcoming spaces including a sunny living room and a cozy family room featuring a wood-burning fireplace with brick surround. A spacious dining room with charming alcove provides the perfect setting for gatherings and entertaining. The Kitchen cabinets have been freshly painted white and new LPV flooring in the Kitchen and Bath. The kitchen includes a walk-in pantry and opens to a beautiful three-season room with wood ceiling, featuring a relaxing hot tub/spa - perfect for unwinding year-round. Upstairs you'll find four bedrooms and the primary bathroom, offering plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. This home has been thoughtfully updated with a fully replaced roof in 2024 and freshly painted exterior, making it truly move-in ready. Situated on 1/3 of an acre, the partially fenced yard features grapevines, apple trees, and pawpaw trees, along with a two-car detached garage with a 220 electric outlet, and an authentic, log cabin-style storage shed facing the park. This unique property combines historic charm, modern updates, and beautiful outdoor space - a rare find!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 742 S 4th St
General
- Price: $249,900
- Taxes: $1,982 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12652446
- Updated: 5/19/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Hot Tub
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: De Kalb
- County: DeKalb
- Township: DeKalb
- Driving Directions: Route 38, to South 4th Street (south) to House (east side of the road).
School Information
- School District: 428
- Elem School District: 428
- Midd School District: 428
- High School District: 428
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Farmhouse
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,824
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1902
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 95 x 252 x 18 x 227
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1902
- Tax Amount: $1,982.3
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 823360015
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Schools
Schools serving 742 S 4th St
School District:Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Founders Elementary School 821 South 7th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | K-5 | 0.2 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 | 2.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 742 S 4th St
Tax History
Tax History for 742 S 4th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,999
—
$57,966
10%
2024
$1,999
-15%
$52,932
15%
2023
$2,362
-25%
$46,152
17%
2021
$3,156
9%
$39,520
2%
2020
$2,886
-2%
$38,890
4%
2019
$2,945
-17%
$37,362
4%
2018
$3,569
—
$36,095
4%
2017
$3,574
2%
$34,696
3%
2016
$3,516
2%
$33,820
6%
2015
$3,463
-10%
$32,045
-10%
2014
$3,857
-1%
$35,515
-5%
2013
$3,896
—
$37,306
-9%
2012
$3,880
—
$40,964
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 960Sq. Ft.
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- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,100Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,456Sq. Ft.
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- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 3,373Sq. Ft.
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- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,736Sq. Ft.
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- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,675Sq. Ft.
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742 S 4th Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 (MLS# 12652446) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 742 S 4th Street is currently listed for $249,900 and was received on May 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 742 S 4th 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.