480 E Dekalb St
Somonauk, IL 60552
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,500 sqft
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,500 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1912
Living Area
2,500 sqft
Price/Sqft
$141
Parking
Garage
About this House
Filled with history and beauty, this amazing 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath craftsman style home seamlessly blends timeless elegance with contemporary comforts. Classic built-in features throughout the home including bookcases,window seats and cozy nooks offering both functionality and character. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Current owners have lovingly enjoyed this home for 30 years! Kitchen has nice cabinetry, granite counters, backsplash and LED rope lighting in ceiling. All appliances stay including a brand new kitchenaid dishwasher. Woodburning fireplace in living room includes upgraded clay tiles inside. Dining room features beautiful built in hutch and unique piano/coffee bar that will stay. Solid hardwood pocket door separates the dining room from the library. Staircase to second level is entered from either the living room or the library. So convenient! 4 bedrooms are all on second floor and 2 have new carpeting. Master bedroom has two separate closets and one has hidden cubbie for even more space. Third bedroom has a neat 12X7 loft/play area with an access door to even more space. The master and second bedroom open out to a deck area in the front of home to sit on and watch the world go by! Full upstairs bath remodeled with new paint and flooring and has unique window seat with plastic liner inside for more storage. The partially finished basement could be an apartment with living space, full bath, kitchen area (including sink and refrigerator) and exterior access. Two other rooms for more options like workshop or fitness area. The inviting front porch has hardwood and decorative Franklin stove. The mudroom leads out to the gigantic multi level deck that looks over the fenced yard. The gas grill is attached to a natural gas hookup and will stay. Nice 8X10 shed. Garage has 220 electric and 80,000 BTU furnace. House and garage newly painted in 2023. Two central air units in the home- one in attic for upstairs and one for main floor. Upgraded electric. New sump pump in 2022 with battery backup watch dog. Hot water heater 2017. Nearly all the windows have been updated. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of architectural history with all the modern conveniences, you desire!
480 E Dekalb St, Somonauk, IL 60552 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,500 sqft single-family home built in 1912. It last sold for the $315,000 asking price on Jun 7, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $353,200, with a rent estimate of $2,363/month.
Home Details for 480 E Dekalb St
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Mud Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2500 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,SteamHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Replacement WindowsFlooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: DeckFencing: FencedOther Structures: Shed(s) |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1912 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional |
Building Not a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 1833352027 |
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Price List Price: $315,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Apr 10 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Somonauk |
School Information Elementary School: James R Wood Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 432Jr High / Middle School: Somonauk Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 432High School: Somonauk High SchoolHigh School District: 432 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2864 Square Feet |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 7920 sqft |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: FHA |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12014191 |
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Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Lisa Gudmunson, GRI, (815) 756-2557
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with: Suzanne Brady, (507) 254-2538, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12014191

Price History for 480 E Dekalb St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/07/2024 | $315,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12014191 |
| 04/10/2024 | $315,000 | Pending | Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group #12014191 |
| 04/10/2024 | $315,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12014191 |
| 03/27/2024 | $315,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12014191 |
Market trends in Somonauk
Last updated June 2026
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Sale-to-List Price
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Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $5,721 |
| Assessment | $253,071 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 480 E Dekalb St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.13 | Single-Family Home | $308,000 | 11/12/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,500 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $274,900 | 07/27/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,800 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $305,000 | 05/18/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,700 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $257,500 | 11/14/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,428 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $325,000 | 11/18/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,400 | |
0.44 | Single-Family Home | $324,900 | 08/15/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,102 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $219,500 | 09/25/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,000 | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $255,000 | 11/07/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,490 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 02/26/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,632 | |
0.60 | Single-Family Home | $315,000 | 10/30/25 | 3 | 3 | 1,972 |
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What Locals Say about Somonauk
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100 % Say parking is easy
96 % Say it's dog friendly
92 % Say there's wildlife
91 % Say yards are well-kept
89 % Say kids play outside
88 % Say it's quiet
88 % Say people would walk alone at night
81 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say car is needed
69 % Say neighbors are friendly
58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
42 % Say there are community events
25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say there are sidewalks
14 % Say streets are well-lit
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