143 Evans Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115
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143 Evans Ave
Dekalb, IL 60115

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,350 sqft

$202,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,514/mo*
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$202,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,514/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,350 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,350 sqft
Price/Sqft
$150
Parking
Garage

About this House

Cute 1.5 story home on DeKalb's south side * Great space for someone wanting 1st floor living with extra space upstairs and down. Darling front porch with built in bench, with view of morning birds. Spacious kitchen with stove+fridge, 1st floor bedroom, full bath and laundry stack unit. Two common spaces (LR/DR?) Upstairs offers 2 more bedrooms/office and a bath with clawfoot tub. Basement for storage with great area for workbench (has a workshop shower/sink nearby) and access to backyard via cellar door. Large lot (60x150) offers storage shed + 3 car garage with alley access. NO FHA due to age of roof on garage, but will consider rehab loan. Priced to sell. Will consider pre-possesion/rent until close with solid financing.
143 Evans Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,350 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $162,800 on Jul 11, 2023 (7% below the $174,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2022 with an asking price of $1,800 per month. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $202,500, with a rent estimate of $1,921/month.

Home Details for 143 Evans Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,PartialNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1350 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Main Level,In UnitRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltOther Structures: Shed(s), Garage(s)Foundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0823411026

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $174,500
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jun 11 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: DeKalb
School Information
Elementary School District: 428Jr High / Middle School District: 428High School District: 428

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11333437Activation Date: Tue Mar 22 2022Back On Market Date: Thu May 11 2023

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Katherine Gannon, (815) 757-3515
RE/MAX Experience
Bought with: Amy Recchia, (847) 702-2143, Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11333437

Price History for 143 Evans Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/11/2023$162,800Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
07/10/2023$174,500PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
06/13/2023$174,500ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
05/11/2023$174,500PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
04/01/2023$169,995ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
10/05/2022$169,995PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
09/02/2022$2,000PriceChange
RE/MAX International #11618402
08/29/2022$172,500PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
07/18/2022$1,775PriceChange
RE/MAX International #11438105
07/18/2022$176,800PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
07/11/2022$177,250PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
07/02/2022$178,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
06/17/2022$1,800Listed For RentRE/MAX International #11438105
06/08/2022$173,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
03/29/2022$125,500Sold
N/A
03/22/2022$174,500Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11333437
08/16/2013$60,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Dekalb

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$271K
$17.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.6%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$167
$4MoM
Available listings
70
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,485
Assessment$111,591
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 143 Evans Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
218 S 9th St, Dekalb, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$180,000
09/05/25
3
1.5
1,350
139 Elm St, Dekalb, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$211,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,232
1302 State St, Dekalb, IL
0.48
Single-Family Home
$160,000
06/17/26
3
1.5
1,200
120 Evans Ave, Dekalb, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$255,000
01/29/26
3
2.5
1,194
215 Evans Ave, Dekalb, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$341,000
06/10/26
3
2.5
2,052
934 E Garden St, Dekalb, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$170,000
01/16/26
3
1
1,408
1132 E Locust St, Dekalb, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$195,000
06/18/26
2
1
1,400
1305 E Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$219,900
12/12/25
2
1
1,368

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What Locals Say about Dekalb

At least 324 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 34 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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  • Zaori09
    "I’ve lived in my current neighborhood for 10 years. Neighbors are friendly and we are a few blocks from downtown. "
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  • Zaori09
    "I’ve live ld in this neighborhood for 9 1/2 years. Neighbors are nice and a great place to take walks with the fam! "
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  • Zaori09
    "They like that it’s a great area to walk their dog. Quiet and for the most part safe to walk dogs. I see many people walking their dogs. "
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  • Zaori09
    "For the most part quiet place to live. Nice college campus town. Many things to do, especially in the summer. "
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  • Kiarawrigh05
    "I have been living out here for years and there are friendly people. You can walk to the park etc. The rent is affordable and nice"
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    "Mostly older residents and homes, but some lower income housing south of Taylor. Many people walk and feels safe! "
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    "Eh have a great market twine a year called Back Alley Market. Over 100 vendors!! vintage, handmade and food"
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  • Katie B.
    "Walking to downtown Dekalb! So many restaurants and two breweries within walking distance of our house! It’s great to feel connected to the downtown even being a little under a mile away, we never feel too far from anything!"
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  • Tsipes87
    "several school in the neighborhood, convenient location for shopping/restaurants, family friendly area"
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  • Michael T.
    "Some community events like the Somonauk Summer Fest, DeKalb Corn Fest, Kite Fest, and Sandwhich Fest make my neighborhood special. "
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  • Miangaly R.
    "They walk there dog anytime they want and anywhere but it’s fine for me because I like them.However,they should keep them quite because some people seem not to like them and sometimes get’s into a argue "
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  • Karla
    "it’s a nice place to grow up in if you live in the right areas. places here are more expensive because of the n.i.u. being here so it’s harder finding a place to live if you’re on a budget."
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    "This is a good area to raise your kids. it's safe for kids to play outside not a lot of traffic and 2 parks near by."
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  • Elisabeth C.
    "Cheap living with a community feel. Nice, friendly neighbors. Parks for kids. Unfortunate moving in of businesses but if you’re in the back of the neighborhood, it’s not an issue except for unsightliness. We have lived here for going on 9 years and have been pretty happy with things. "
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  • Christopher I.
    "I've lived in DeKalb for 15 years of my life. Something about it will always feel like home. Whether it's the cornfields and slow pace, or the vibe downtown I will never know. "
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  • Adijat
    "There is a college campus so student buses are available in addition to other services. There is a high school and community college not too far as well."
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  • Felicia
    "The area around here by the a Resource bank is quite. People who walk their dogs around here are good with cleaning up after their dogs. This area is close to many restaurants, grocery stores, Walmart being the main one. Neighbors are ok they are polite."
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  • Deborahbrue
    "Great neighborhood, delightful homes, golf course views, wooded and lovely gardens in bloom, nice neighbors, public bike and walking path nearby. Peaceful and Safe. "
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  • Katie B.
    "A lot of people that live in this neighborhood have dogs. Neighbors are super friendly when you walk around the neighborhood. "
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  • Toberocha100
    "it is good neighborhood I can go for a walk and everything is good. is only a few areas those are not to safe. but is nice town"
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  • Jim Davis
    "I have lived here for 61 years out of 65 4 years in the military. I have a great neighborhood and everyone speaks to each other . If you need to there is a bus line that runs all over town . "
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  • Katie
    "Nearly everyone has a dog! Very pet friendly and easy to walk dogs in this neighborhood! While 7th street is busy, the streets above and below it are great for walking!"
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  • Fee
    "Unless you are getting your own house. Most apartments here charge a fee for your pet plus extra while paying rent. People in this neighborhood don’t like walking in dog poop so it’s best to make sure you clean up after you dog. "
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  • Christopher L.
    "bring back the neighborhood block party and the city should have one two. the only problem is I can't invite someone from out of town to the event because there's no parking where they doesn't fear being towed"
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  • Olivia W.
    "I’ve lived in Dekalb for quite some time. It has its perks but there is a lot of crime. It’s more secluded on one side of town but it’s not limited. I wouldn’t raise your kids here"
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  • Christopher L.
    "a bit on the pothole side but it's been remedied heading Northeast out of the DeKalb 15 minute drive"
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  • Felicia
    "The cornfest, the Greek feat, the fireworks show on the 4th, and other activities as well. It's a pretty decent area near the Y."
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  • Felicia
    "Grateful for the buses. They could start earlier & stop after midnight, but living here a car is needed, period, point, blank. "
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  • Fee
    "This town has decent transportation to get around town but a car is essential. You wouldn't want to live here without one. Trust."
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  • Andrew B.
    "they wouldn't like how much crime is on my street we have very little room and the parties are out of control loud music "
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  • Andrew D.
    "My commute is into downtown Sycamore about 15 minutes and 5 miles. Traffic is light and it is an easy drive. "
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  • Danielledme2
    "I love the neighborhood we live in. Very friendly and not too much traffic. I feel very comfortable spending time outside playing with my family or taking walks. "
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  • Clackmelissa
    "Our neighborhood is quiet even with a bunch of kids. We live close to the school and our neighborhood makes me feel comfortable having then walk home alone after school."
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  • Amanda H.
    "I used to live here and my parents still live here and it's a nice neighborhood to raise kids in. most of the landscaping around here is mature and offers a lot of shade"
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