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Property Description
Bring your vision and your tools to this classic three-bedroom, two-bathroom two-story home, a prime opportunity for an investor or a handy homeowner looking to build instant sweat equity. While the interior awaits a full transformation-requiring attention to broken windows, peeling paint throughout. -the heavy lifting on the exterior has already been handled, featuring updated roofing, siding, gutters, and fascia. The property has a generously sized yard, along with a one-car detached garage. Though the furnace and water heater are older, this solid structure offers a fantastic canvas for your renovation dreams. Ideally located near local parks and downtown amenities, this home is also a commuter's dream, situated just 10 minutes from I-90.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 118 N Locust St
General
- Price: $95,000
- Taxes: $4,667 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12578409
- Updated: 2/26/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Balance of DeKalb County
- County: DeKalb
- Township: De Kalb
- Driving Directions: i90 to Genoa Rd to W Main St to N Locust St
School Information
- School District: 424
- Elem School District: 424
- Midd School District: 424
- High School District: 424
- Elementary School: Kingston Elementary School
- Middle School: Genoa-Kingston Middle School
- High School: Genoa-Kingston High School
- Private School: Genoa-Kingston High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 616
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1946
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 10080
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1946
- Tax Amount: $4,667
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 03-19-478-005
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Schools
Schools serving 118 N Locust St
School District:Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Genoa Elementary School 602 East Hill Street, Genoa, IL 60135 | 3-5 | 0.5 mi |
Kingston Elementary School, Kingston, IL PO Box 37, Kingston, IL 60145 | PK-2 | 3.3 mi |
Genoa-Kingston Middle School 941 West Main Street, Genoa, IL 60135 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Genoa-Kingston High School 980 Park Avenue, Genoa, IL 60135 | 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 118 N Locust St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/26/2026
Listed
$95,000
187.88%
MLS
2/20/2015
Sold
$33,000
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Public Record
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 118 N Locust St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,667
1%
$52,401
8%
2023
$4,622
16%
$48,736
21%
2021
$3,968
-1%
$40,191
1%
2020
$3,992
3%
$39,770
6%
2019
$3,875
3%
$37,430
5%
2018
$3,768
2%
$35,732
4%
2017
$3,693
-1%
$34,328
—
2016
$3,727
-1%
$34,249
2%
2015
$3,754
1%
$33,427
2%
2014
$3,721
2%
$32,855
—
2013
$3,652
1%
$32,806
-9%
2012
$3,601
—
$36,015
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 118 N Locust St
118 N Locust Street, Genoa, IL 60135 (MLS# 12578409) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 118 N Locust Street is currently listed for $95,000 and was received on February 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 118 N Locust Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Genoa? You can browse all Genoa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

