




308 S 8th St, Dekalb, IL, 60115
About This Home
This home is perfect for an investor or handyperson. Some nice updates have been completed to this 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home in a fantastic location close to the park, recreation center, and an easy walk to downtown, but more needs to be done for this to shine. This spacious property offers multiple flex rooms- currently used as bedrooms, providing plenty of options for work, hobbies, or multigenerational living. The home features hardwood flooring throughout most of the main areas, a kitchen with 42" maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances, a convenient main-floor laundry, and a separate dining room that flows into the living room. With a full bathroom on each level, the layout works well for a work-from-home setup or households needing added flexibility. Outside, enjoy a detached 2-car garage and a fenced backyard with no rear neighbors. The home could use a bit of TLC; it has great bones and the potential to truly shine. Notable updates include newer siding, roof shingles (2019), and flat roof membrane, windows, updated electrical, completed sewer back half of yard piping restoration, and a radon mitigation system. Located near DeKalb's downtown district, schools, shopping, NIU, and interstate access, this home offers both convenience and opportunity. With generous space and solid improvements already in place, this is a great chance for buyers looking to build equity, put some sweat equity into it, and make a home their own. Homeownership can happen!
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14X13
Family Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,830
- Total interior livable area: 1,730 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space),Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 6X5
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14X13
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10X9
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 0823378002
- Special condition: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s),Radon Mitigation System
Features
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 10,297 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 66X156
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
