521 E Locust St, Dekalb, IL 60115
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521 E Locust St
Dekalb, IL 60115

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    521 E Locust St is in Dekalb, IL and in ZIP code 60115.
    521 E Locust St, Dekalb, IL 60115 is a unknown. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $960/month.

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    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: Unknown

    Market trends in Dekalb

    Last updated June 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $271K
    $17.33K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    100.6%
    0.6%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $167
    $4    MoM
    Available listings
    70
    11    MoM
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    Comparable Sales for 521 E Locust St

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    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    324 N 6th St, Dekalb, IL
    0.11
    Single-Family Home
    $171,000
    10/10/25
    3
    2
    1,500
    424 N 4th St, Dekalb, IL
    0.20
    Single-Family Home
    $210,000
    08/01/25
    3
    1.5
    1,338
    215 S 6th St, Dekalb, IL
    0.21
    Single-Family Home
    $242,250
    08/25/25
    3
    2
    1,300
    532 N 7th St, Dekalb, IL
    0.28
    Single-Family Home
    $87,000
    06/04/26
    4
    1.5
    1,800
    521 N 4th St, Dekalb, IL
    0.29
    Single-Family Home
    $112,200
    06/15/26
    3
    1
    1,148
    609 N 7th St, Dekalb, IL
    0.32
    Single-Family Home
    $200,000
    08/29/25
    2
    1.5
    1,053
    833 Pleasant St, Dekalb, IL
    0.32
    Single-Family Home
    $149,000
    08/13/25
    3
    1.5
    1,300
    421 Prospect St, Dekalb, IL
    0.32
    Single-Family Home
    $185,000
    07/07/26
    2
    1
    1,122
    615 Prospect St, Dekalb, IL
    0.32
    Single-Family Home
    $217,500
    12/30/25
    2
    1.5
    1,044
    904 Shipman Pl, Dekalb, IL
    0.35
    Single-Family Home
    $224,000
    08/22/25
    3
    2
    1,590

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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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    • Trulia User
      "Mostly older residents and homes, but some lower income housing south of Taylor. Many people walk and feels safe! "
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    • Trulia User
      "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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    • Jsalinas.04.22.t
      "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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