161 John St
Dekalb, IL 60115
North 5th Ward
1 Bed
1 Bath
196 sqft (on 0.44 acres)
1 Bed
1 Bath
196 sqft
(on 0.44 acres)
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Description
This single-family home is located at 161 John St, Dekalb, IL. 161 John St is in the North 5th Ward neighborhood in Dekalb, IL and in ZIP code 60115. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 196 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.44 acres and was built in 1900.
161 John St, Dekalb, IL 60115 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 196 sqft single-family home in North 5th Ward, built in 1900. It last sold for $142,000 on May 23, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2020 with an asking price of $335 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 8, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $226,800, with a rent estimate of $840/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago
Home Details for 161 John St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Dining Room |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt |
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 12Parking: None |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 0.44 acres |
Price History for 161 John St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2020 | $335 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/09/2020 | $335 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 02/29/2020 | $335 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 12/18/2019 | $335 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 09/27/2017 | $335 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/23/2017 | $142,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 05/03/2017 | $335 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Dekalb
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$254K
$333MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$163
$1MoM
Available listings
59
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $5,918 |
| Assessment | $222,864 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 161 John St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.51 | Single-Family Home | $120,000 | 03/20/26 | 2 | 1 | 725 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $105,200 | 04/08/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,612 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $197,500 | 11/12/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,116 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 02/27/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,045 | |
0.43 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 10/23/25 | 2 | 1 | 929 | |
0.59 | Single-Family Home | $112,200 | 06/15/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,148 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $220,000 | 07/31/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,320 | |
0.65 | Single-Family Home | $200,000 | 03/02/26 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,290 | |
1.10 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 12/23/25 | 2 | 1 | 638 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $275,000 | 11/03/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,400 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 161 John St.
- De Kalb High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1995 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAwful. This school praises kids from mediocrity and does little to award actual accomplishment. I am glad that Covid-19 has allowed me to learn on my own for the most part for the second half of my junior year.Student Review5y ago - Jefferson Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 305 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI've worked at this school for many years under several principals. The current principal is passionate about Jefferson, the staff, parents and especially the students. She IS a team player who wants what is in the best interest of the students and school as a whole. I tend to find those few persons who may dislike her, (as in the May 10, 2014 review) are most likely those who know deep down they don't measure up. Jefferson, as a whole, has not only a wonderful principal but extremely talented, dedicated and passionate staff members who deeply care about the students they serve - with the exception of a couple of sour apples with a personal ax to grind. I believe those sour apples will continue to grind the same ax no matter who the principal is.Teacher Review11y ago - Clinton Rosette Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 567 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
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100 % Say there's wildlife
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100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say car is needed
75 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say it's dog friendly
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