Off Market Aug 2020 for $340K

$545,045

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,687/mo

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3.5 ba

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3,256

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237 Rolfe Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

About this home

The Best of Both Worlds! The Charm and Character of an older home, with the Updates and Amenities of a newer home! Located in the Heart of the Historic District, with easy access to Downtown, NIU & I-88, this gracious home sits on 2/3 of an acre, is surrounded by gorgeous old growth trees and is looking for someone who can appreciate all its original Architectural Features. Inside finds Arched Doorways, Pegged Hardwood Floors, Curved Staircase, 3 Fireplaces, Loads of Built In Cabinetry, French Doors, Private Office w/ Raised Panel Moulding, Delightful Breakfast Nook and Huge Family Room w/ Vaulted & Beamed Ceilings. Freshly Painted Cedar & Limestone Exterior, Charming Screened Porch & Large Entertaining Deck overlooking Fenced Yard. Some of the updates and improvements made in the last 2 years, including 2 New Furnaces & A/C Units, 2 New Water Heaters, Updated Baths & Laundry, New Garage Door, New Sliding Patio Doors, New Carpet, New Exterior and Interior Paint and So Much More. .. .Welcome Home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.65 acresLot Size

$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Susan Elsner • Century 21 Circle

Bought with Cody Salter • Great Western Properties

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10759178

Redfin Estimate

$545,045

$205K since sold in August 2020$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 71.7% higher than the average sale price ($317K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$385,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,236 sq ft
1605 Mayflower Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$336,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,146 sq ft
649 Fox Hollow Ct, DeKalb, IL 60115
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$222,422
C
3 beds3 baths2,100 sq ft
628 High Ter, DeKalb, IL 60115
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$245,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,872 sq ft
612 Russell Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$399,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,821 sq ft
3 Golfview Pl, DeKalb, IL 60115

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Market trends in 60115, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.4%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$260K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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Sale history for 237 Rolfe Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10759178

Aug 18, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$340,000

$104/sq ft

Jul 11, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

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Jul 7, 2020

Price Changed

$349,900

$107/sq ft

Jun 24, 2020

Listed (New)

$369,900

$114/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09831123

Jan 29, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$258,000

$79/sq ft

Jan 25, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 11, 2018

Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))

—

Jan 10, 2018

Listed (New)

$267,500

$82/sq ft

This home is looking for someone who can appreciate the classic features and charm of a 1940's home. Located in the heart of the historic district, this is one of the most admired homes in town. Sitting on a 2/3 acre lot and surrounded by mature trees, this 4 BR/3.5 bath home offers original pegged HW flrs, arched doorways, curved banister staircase, 3 fireplaces, formal living spaces including a library, updated kitchen w/cozy breakfast nook, a huge family room w/beamed ceilings and a finished bsmt. Outside finds a large entertaining deck overlooking a fully fenced, well landscaped backyard. Don't miss the special charm of the beautiful screened porch off the living room, or the 2 story laundry chute or the built in cabinetry w/raised panel moulding in the library....there is so much to love in this special house--must see to appreciate!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09599424

Dec 4, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Apr 19, 2017

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09494178

Apr 3, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Feb 3, 2017

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09250635

Nov 1, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Jun 8, 2016

Listed (New)

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,509 (+9.1%)

$24,214 + $102,161

$126,375

2024

$8,716 (−2.1%)

$24,214 + $102,161

$126,375

2023

$8,907 (+2.6%)

$22,111 + $93,289

$115,400

2022

$8,677 (−2.2%)

$19,279 + $81,340

$100,619

2021

$8,871 (−2.1%)

$22,003 + $69,862

$91,865

2020

$9,060 (+2.3%)

$20,637 + $65,524

$86,161

2019

$8,854 (+10.3%)

$19,510 + $61,945

$81,455

2018

$8,029 (−0.3%)

$18,848 + $59,844

$78,692

2017

$8,052 (+1.6%)

$18,118 + $57,526

$75,644

2016

$7,927 (+1.3%)

$17,661 + $56,074

$73,735

2015

$7,826 (+2.5%)

$17,661 + $56,074

$73,735

2014

$7,637 (−1.0%)

$24,213 + $45,238

$69,451

2013

$7,711 (−0.9%)

$25,434 + $47,519

$72,953

2012

$7,779 (+1.1%)

$27,928 + $52,178

$80,106

2011

$7,693 (−0.4%)

$30,680 + $57,320

$88,000

2010

$7,721 (−23.9%)

$31,561 + $62,359

$93,920

2009

$10,144 (+3.2%)

$33,604 + $94,514

$128,118

2008

$9,831

$33,107 + $93,117

$126,224

Tax history for 237 Rolfe Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,509 (+9.1%)

$24,214 + $102,161

$126,375

2024

$8,716 (−2.1%)

$24,214 + $102,161

$126,375

2023

$8,907 (+2.6%)

$22,111 + $93,289

$115,400

2022

$8,677 (−2.2%)

$19,279 + $81,340

$100,619

2021

$8,871 (−2.1%)

$22,003 + $69,862

$91,865

2020

$9,060 (+2.3%)

$20,637 + $65,524

$86,161

2019

$8,854 (+10.3%)

$19,510 + $61,945

$81,455

2018

$8,029 (−0.3%)

$18,848 + $59,844

$78,692

2017

$8,052 (+1.6%)

$18,118 + $57,526

$75,644

2016

$7,927 (+1.3%)

$17,661 + $56,074

$73,735

2015

$7,826 (+2.5%)

$17,661 + $56,074

$73,735

2014

$7,637 (−1.0%)

$24,213 + $45,238

$69,451

2013

$7,711 (−0.9%)

$25,434 + $47,519

$72,953

2012

$7,779 (+1.1%)

$27,928 + $52,178

$80,106

2011

$7,693 (−0.4%)

$30,680 + $57,320

$88,000

2010

$7,721 (−23.9%)

$31,561 + $62,359

$93,920

2009

$10,144 (+3.2%)

$33,604 + $94,514

$128,118

2008

$9,831

$33,107 + $93,117

$126,224

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

0.65 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

822226007

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X19
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X16
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 12X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink

Living Room Information
Size: 15X27
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Family Room Information
Size: 18X25
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 13X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Kitchen Information
Size: 14X12
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Rooms Information
Office, Recreation Room, Foyer
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Pull Down Stair to Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Office
Size: 11X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 13X24
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Foyer
Size: 8X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Water Purifier, Water Softener
Water Softener (Owned), Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
In Family Room, In Living Room, In Basement
Wood Burning, Gas Logs

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Flooring, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating, Zoned Heating
Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 71-80 Years
Cedar Exterior, Stone Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Balcony, Deck, Screened Porch, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 124X54X165X156X169
.50-.99 Acre
Corner, Fenced Yard, Mature Trees

Property Information
# of Rooms: 10
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 3256
Basement Sq. Ft.: 364
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 364
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3620
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 3620
Historical District
Parcel Identification Number: 0822226007

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $8,854
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers

Location

Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School District: 428
Junior High District: 428
High School District: 428

Location Information
Township: DeKalb
Corporate Limits: DeKalb
Directions: Rt 38 to First St N to Augusta Ave W to Linden N to house on the corner of Linden and Rolfe Rd

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 822226007

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Clinton Rosette Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

2/10

De Kalb High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

DeKalb, IL • 60115

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$518,000 – $627,000

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Home values near 237 Rolfe Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
240 Rolfe Rd, DeKalb, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2551 Sq. Ft.	$395,364
249 Rolfe Rd, DeKalb, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2177 Sq. Ft.	$386,996

Address	Redfin Estimate
252 Rolfe Rd, DeKalb, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2290 Sq. Ft.	$303,309
246 Miller Ave, DeKalb, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2583 Sq. Ft.	$202,368

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Rolfe Rd, DeKalb, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$399,976
208 Miller Ave, DeKalb, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2512 Sq. Ft.	$474,449

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