Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/28/2026
Listed
$185,000
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Property Description
Welcome home to 917 N. 7th Street in DeKalb! This charming, character-filled Cape Cod is a beautifully maintained three-bedroom home offering a flexible layout and thoughtful updates throughout. The main level features a spacious, sunlit living room, an inviting kitchen with a comfortable eating area, a fully updated bath, and a convenient first-floor bedroom-ideal for guests, a home office, or easy single-level living. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a half bath, providing privacy and a well-designed separation of space. The finished walk-out basement adds exceptional versatility, complete with a recreation room, bar area, and a mechanical/laundry room with a shower and exterior access to the shared driveway-perfect for entertaining or creating additional living space. Outside, enjoy a partially fenced yard, a 1.5-car detached garage, a newer fence (2023), plus a newer back door and side storm door. With space, functionality, and key updates already taken care of, this home is move-in ready and full of opportunity. As an added perk, the property is located on the NIU Huskie Bus Line for added convenience. Don't miss your chance to make this one yours!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 917 N 7th St
General
- Price: $185,000
- Taxes: $2,621 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12572527
- Updated: Today (2/28/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
- Interior Features: Dry Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: De Kalb
- County: DeKalb
- Township: DeKalb
- Driving Directions: RT 23 TO 7TH SOUTH TO HOUSE, OR RT 38 TO 7TH, N TO HOUSE
School Information
- School District: 428
- Elem School District: 428
- Midd School District: 428
- High 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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,162
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1940
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.126
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 51 x 111 x 51 x 110
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Partial
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1940
- Tax Amount: $2,621.82
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 814380022
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Schools
Schools serving 917 N 7th St
School District:Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Littlejohn Elementary School 1121 School Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Clinton Rosette Middle School 650 North 1st Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
De Kalb High School 501 West Dresser Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 9-12 | 1.4 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 917 N 7th St
Tax History
Tax History for 917 N 7th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,622
-15%
$58,809
15%
2023
$3,098
-15%
$51,277
17%
2021
$3,642
-2%
$43,909
2%
2020
$3,704
3%
$43,209
4%
2019
$3,580
4%
$41,512
4%
2018
$3,452
1%
$40,104
4%
2017
$3,432
-14%
$38,550
3%
2016
$3,990
1%
$37,577
6%
2015
$3,936
-5%
$35,604
-6%
2014
$4,163
-1%
$37,857
-5%
2013
$4,202
1%
$39,766
-9%
2012
$4,180
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$43,665
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917 N 7th Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 (MLS# 12572527) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 917 N 7th Street is currently listed for $185,000 and was received on February 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 917 N 7th 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.