809 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
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OFF MARKET

$238,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,150 sqft

809 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115

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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 2, 2024 for $185,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$238K
Since last month
Increased$8K (+3.4%)
Since last year
Increased$19K (+8.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$54K (+29.1%)
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 +157% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$239K
August 2026$239K
July 2026$231K
June 2026$230K
May 2026$232K
April 2026$228K
March 2026$223K
February 2026$212K
January 2026$210K
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
708 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$180,000
02/04/26
3
2
1,344
847 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$245,000
01/09/26
3
1.5
1,856
714 Ellwood Ave, Dekalb, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$237,000
05/08/26
3
2
1,299
645 Haish Blvd, Dekalb, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$189,000
07/31/26
3
1
1,307
125 Warren Pl, Dekalb, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/08/25
3
1.5
1,184
844 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$195,500
01/22/26
3
2.5
1,785
720 S 2nd St, Dekalb, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$200,000
03/02/26
2
1.5
1,290
613 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$205,000
02/27/26
3
1
1,045
715 Ellwood Ave, Dekalb, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/05/25
4
2
1,460
303 Gayle Ave, Dekalb, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$225,000
08/04/26
3
2
1,425

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
815 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.02
$258,600
2
1
850
Off Market
845 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.07
$220,700
3
2
1,196
Off Market
847 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.08
$245,000
3
1.5
1,856
Recently Sold
844 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.10
$195,500
3
2.5
1,785
Recently Sold
725 S 2nd St, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.09
$231,700
4
2
-
Off Market
857 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.10
$236,100
3
1
-
Off Market
707 Haish Blvd, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.07
$244,400
3
1.5
1,593
Off Market
685 Haish Blvd, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.06
$257,400
5
2
-
Off Market
S, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.09
$180,000
3
2
1,344
Recently Sold
754 Haish Blvd, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.11
$250,000
4
2
1,904
Recently Sold
726 S 2nd St, Dekalb, IL 60115
0.12
$240,100
4
2
1,472
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 809 S 1st St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1936
1,150 sqft
$207/sqft
Garage

About this House

Adorable 2 to 3 bedroom, 2 full bath and one car garage. Basement bedroom being used as family room. Kitchen opens to a spacious seperate dinning room. Beautiful hardwood flooring. Fresh Paint, newer furnace and AC. Seller will provide a home warranty. 6X9 enclosed porch, 14x15 patio and 7x10 front porch. Move right into this well maintained home. Great location next to parks, schools, shopping and interstate roads. Call today for a showing, won't last long!
809 S 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,150 sqft single-family home built in 1936. It last sold for $185,000 on Apr 2, 2024 (3% above the $179,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $238,400, with a rent estimate of $1,819/month.
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Jennie McLaughlin, (815) 561-9488
RE/MAX Hub City
Bought with: Kathleen Liewald, SRES, (224) 410-1603, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11985791

Home Details for 809 S 1st St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber 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: 1150 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Asphalt,No Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 370 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1936
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0822457014

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $179,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Feb 27 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1460 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6320.25 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11985791

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 2, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11985791
Sold
$185,000
Mar 1, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11985791
Contingent
$179,900
Feb 21, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11985791
Listed For Sale
$179,900

Market trends in Dekalb

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$265K
$6KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$167
$1MoM
Available listings
69
1MoM

Around this home

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

  • 69 % 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 809 S 1st St

  • What is 809 S 1st St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 809 S 1st St in Dekalb, IL is $238,400.
  • What is the price history for 809 S 1st St?
    809 S 1st St in Dekalb, IL last sold for $185,000 in April 2024.
  • 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 $265K. That is down $6K from the prior month.
  • Does 809 S 1st St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 809 S 1st St in Dekalb, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 809 S 1st St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 809 S 1st St in Dekalb, IL has laundry facilities.

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