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Property Description
This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse-style home offers endless potential and more space than meets the eye. Situated on a corner lot within walking distance to downtown DeKalb, schools, and shopping, the property features a heated enclosed front porch that could make a perfect sitting or reading room. The adjoining living room is filled with natural sunlight, creating a welcoming space for entertaining, while the formal dining room, with large windows and a spacious closet, sets the stage for everyday meals and holiday gatherings. Both the dining and living rooms have been freshly painted and feature drywall walls, with hardwood floors beneath the carpet. The large kitchen provides abundant cabinetry and countertop space, along with room for a table or island, making it ideal for those who love to cook. A first-floor laundry combined with a half bath is conveniently located next to the kitchen, and a side entrance with a mudroom offers practical storage for coats and shoes. Upstairs, three generously sized bedrooms all feature hardwood floors and ample closet space, including a primary suite with a walkin closet. The walls throughout this level have been freshly drywalled and painted, and a full bath plus attic access complete the second level. The basement includes a rec room awaiting your finishing touches, a concrete floor poured in the 70s (a flood occurred in the 70s, but no water since), and a back half perfect for storage, along with a full, updated bathroom. Mechanical updates include furnace (2021); most windows were replaced. Outside, the corner lot offers plenty of room to fence for pets or play, and the detached two-car garage, less than 15 years old, is a great bonus. Close to schools, shopping, medical facilities, and interstate access, this home is ready for your imagination to transform it into your forever home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 844 S 1st St
General
- Sold For: $195,500
- Taxes: $1,833 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12530626
- Added to Site: 82 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: De Kalb
- County: DeKalb
- Driving Directions: Route 38 (Lincoln Hwy) to South First Street to home (located at the corner of Taylor and South First Street)
School Information
- School District: 428
- Midd School District: 428
- High School: De Kalb High School
- Private School: De Kalb High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,785
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1886
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 54.70 x 23.59 x 180 x 7 x 180
- Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1886
- Tax Amount: $1,833
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 822477051
Listed by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Sold by Home Sellers Realty Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 844 S 1st 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 | 0.3 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 | 2.3 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 844 S 1st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/22/2026
Sold
$195,500
-9.07%
MLS
12/10/2025
Listed
$215,000
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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.
844 S 1st Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 (MLS# 12530626) is a Single Family property that was sold at $195,500 on January 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 844 S 1st 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.

