Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/11/2025
Listed
$149,000
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Property Description
959 N 12th St in DeKalb presents an outstanding investment opportunity for a savvy buyer looking to add value and build equity in a prime location close to downtown DeKalb and Northern Illinois University, with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and commuter routes. This two-unit property offers excellent rental potential, featuring a spacious main-level unit with three bedrooms plus an office, one full bath, and another bathroom already roughed in the basement, along with a generous kitchen that has plenty of cabinet and counter space plus a new dishwasher and washer. The upper-level unit includes three bedrooms and one bath, providing additional income potential. With its unbeatable proximity to NIU and downtown attractions, this property is ideal for investors ready to bring their vision and renovations to life and transform it into a strong income-producing asset in a desirable rental market.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 959 N 12th St
General
- Price: $149,000
- Taxes: $4,275 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12470829
- Updated: 9/29/2025
- Added to Site: 128 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, On Site, Owned
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: De Kalb
- County: DeKalb
- Township: DeKalb
- Driving Directions: Rt 38 to 23 to Davy St to 12th St to PIQ
School Information
- School District: 428
- Elem School District: 428
- Midd School District: 428
- High School District: 428
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: .26
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $4,275.5
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 814458017
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Schools
Schools serving 959 N 12th St
School District:Dekalb Community Unit School District 428
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Littlejohn Elementary School 1121 School Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Clinton Rosette Middle School 650 North 1st Street, DeKalb, IL 60115 | 6-8 | 0.5 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 959 N 12th St
Tax History
Tax History for 959 N 12th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,276
-3%
$53,666
15%
2023
$4,405
-1%
$46,792
17%
2021
$4,434
-2%
$40,067
2%
2020
$4,534
2%
$39,428
4%
2019
$4,445
2%
$37,878
4%
2018
$4,340
-1%
$36,594
4%
2017
$4,382
1%
$35,177
3%
2016
$4,333
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$34,289
6%
2015
$4,320
1%
$32,489
-1%
2014
$4,297
—
$32,884
-5%
2013
$4,299
2%
$34,542
-9%
2012
$4,209
—
$37,929
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959 N 12th Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 (MLS# 12470829) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 6 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 959 N 12th Street is currently listed for $149,000 and was received on September 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 959 N 12th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Dekalb? You can browse all Dekalb real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.