208 John St, Dekalb, IL 60115
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SOLD
AUG 12, 2026

$209,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 1,572 sqft

208 John St, Dekalb, IL 60115

North 5th Ward
Est. Refi. Payment $1,606/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 12, 2026 for $200,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$209K
Since last month
Increased$42K (+25%)
Since last year
Increased$31K (+17.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$12K (+5.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +232% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$212K
August 2026$206K
July 2026$170K
June 2026$167K
May 2026$162K
April 2026$182K
March 2026$185K
February 2026$182K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.10
Single-Family Home
$197,500
11/12/25
4
1.5
2,116
0.15
Single-Family Home
$230,000
04/30/26
6
3.5
2,676
0.10
Single-Family Home
$105,200
04/08/26
3
2
1,612
0.53
Single-Family Home
$205,000
01/05/26
3
1.5
936
0.58
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/05/25
4
2
1,460
0.21
Single-Family Home
$260,000
08/05/26
3
2.5
2,350
0.69
Single-Family Home
$255,000
06/16/26
4
2
1,570
0.55
Single-Family Home
$189,000
07/31/26
3
1
1,307
0.57
Single-Family Home
$237,000
05/08/26
3
2
1,299

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.07
$298,500
4
4
-
Off Market
0.09
$683,575
26
7
5,928
For Sale
0.06
$149,100
2
2
-
Off Market
0.07
$230,000
4
3
2,800
Recently Sold
0.10
$248,500
6
2
-
Off Market
0.07
$190,000
5
2
-
Recently Sold
0.09
$334,800
5
2
-
Off Market
0.10
$105,200
3
2
1,612
Recently Sold
0.08
$253,600
4
2
1,400
Off Market
0.10
$209,700
4
1.5
2,116
Off Market
0.13
$301,400
3
2
2,220
Off Market
0.15
$203,400
7
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
1,572 sqft
$127/sqft

About this House

Investor opportunity! This property is being offered at Public Auction on 02-14-2019. Visit Auction.com now to view additional photos, Property Inspection Report with title information, plat maps and interior inspection reports when available. Auction.com is the nation's leading real estate transaction platform focused exclusively on the sale of residential foreclosure and bank-owned properties. The majority of these properties are priced below market value. Don't miss this special opportunity to buy homes at wholesale prices! In addition to this property, 121 other properties are scheduled for sale at this same Foreclosure Sale. In our online auctions and live Foreclosure Sales, Auction.com currently has 1 properties scheduled for sale in Dekalb County and 2456 throughout Illinois. All properties and sale details can be found with a simple search at Auction.com. Create a FREE account today to find more properties like this one, save searches of properties that meet your investment criteria and have the properties you're looking for emailed directly to you when posted in an upcoming sale event. To view the complete details of this exact property, click the Auction.com link below or paste the Property ID 2712996 into the search bar at Auction.com
208 John St, Dekalb, IL 60115 is a 5 bedroom, 1,572 sqft single-family home in North 5th Ward, built in 1910. It last sold for $200,000 on Aug 12, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $209,000, with a rent estimate of $1,977/month.

Home Details for 208 John St

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $127/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 12, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$200,000
Apr 17, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$114,000
Aug 19, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12343647
ListingRemoved
$145,000
Jul 15, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12343647
PriceChange
$145,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 10, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12343647
PriceChange
$149,900
Price decreased by 2%

Market trends in Dekalb

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$272K
$7.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
Price per sq ft
$168
$1
MoM
Available listings
64
5
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about North 5th Ward

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 100 % Say there are community events

  • 100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say it's quiet

  • 100 % Say there's wildlife

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 208 John St

  • What is 208 John St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 208 John St in Dekalb, IL is $209,000.
  • What is the price history for 208 John St?
    208 John St in Dekalb, IL last sold for $200,000 in August 2026.
  • Is Dekalb a buyer's or seller's market?
    Dekalb is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Dekalb?
    The median sale price in Dekalb is $272K. That is up $7.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 208 John St?
    The lot at 208 John St in Dekalb, IL is about 0.07 acres (3,049 sq ft).

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