An abundance of charm and character can be found in this beautiful and spacious cape cod home located in the desirable & historic Ellwood neighborhood that allows easy access to NIU, downtown and I-88. Home features hardwood floors, crown moulding, chair rails, updated light fixtures, 1st floor bedroom and updated 1st floor full bath. Newly remodeled (2020) Kitchen with ceramic tile flooring, soft close cabinets, granite counters, subway tile backsplash & stainless steel appliances. Convenient 1st floor office w/ built in bookshelves and french doors. Spacious living room with cozy gas fireplace and sliding glass doors to the cement patio. Formal dining room with ample space for entertaining! Upstairs you'll find a large master bedroom with 2 closets, access to the rooftop deck and a bonus room (perfect for a study, nursery, exercise room, craft room. .. ) The master bath can be private or shared and features subway tile, pedestal sink, built in storage cubbies with corian countertop, heated ceramic floor, soaking tub and separate shower with subway tile surround! Two additional bedrooms complete the upstairs. The full basement with high ceilings, exterior access, an open area & 2 additional rooms allows for plenty of storage or could be finished for extra living space. Home offers newer windows and doors and newer shaker roof (2013). Enjoy the large fenced in backyard with a swing set and shed. Fun Fact: The front yard features the oldest parkway tree in Dekalb! You must see this home in person to truly appreciate how beautiful it is and how much it has to offer - you will not be disappointed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$155Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by James DuMont• Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Bought with Monteil Johnson• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Cape Cod Classic! Beautiful private backyard. Near the university and downtown. Features 1st floor office, bedroom, and full bath. Formal dining room, kitchen, and living room w/fireplace. 2nd floor includes 3 bedrooms and a updated full bath and a bonus room. Guest room w/beautiful custom built in twin beds. Updated bathrooms, hardwood floors, new shake-shingle roof and new high efficiency furnace.
Public Records
Nov 21, 1996
Sold
$160,500
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,700 (+9.2%)
$13,665 + $89,809
$103,474
2024
$7,050 (−2.0%)
$13,665 + $89,809
$103,474
2023
$7,190 (+2.8%)
$12,478 + $82,010
$94,488
2022
$6,995 (−2.1%)
$10,880 + $71,506
$82,386
2021
$7,143 (−2.1%)
$12,416 + $62,801
$75,217
2020
$7,293 (+2.4%)
$11,645 + $58,902
$70,547
2019
$7,122 (+2.8%)
$11,009 + $55,685
$66,694
2018
$6,930 (−0.5%)
$10,636 + $53,797
$64,433
2017
$6,967 (+1.4%)
$10,224 + $51,713
$61,937
2016
$6,871 (+0.9%)
$10,224 + $51,713
$61,937
2015
$6,808 (+17.8%)
$9,966 + $50,407
$60,373
2014
$5,781 (−1.2%)
$13,663 + $41,582
$55,245
2013
$5,853 (−1.8%)
$14,352 + $43,679
$58,031
2012
$5,961 (−5.6%)
$15,759 + $47,962
$63,721
2011
$6,312 (−1.1%)
$17,312 + $52,688
$70,000
2010
$6,380
$17,809 + $57,536
$75,345
2009
$6,374 (+2.9%)
$18,962 + $61,261
$80,223
2008
$6,194
$18,682 + $60,356
$79,038
Tax history for 240 Rolfe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,700 (+9.2%)
$13,665 + $89,809
$103,474
2024
$7,050 (−2.0%)
$13,665 + $89,809
$103,474
2023
$7,190 (+2.8%)
$12,478 + $82,010
$94,488
2022
$6,995 (−2.1%)
$10,880 + $71,506
$82,386
2021
$7,143 (−2.1%)
$12,416 + $62,801
$75,217
2020
$7,293 (+2.4%)
$11,645 + $58,902
$70,547
2019
$7,122 (+2.8%)
$11,009 + $55,685
$66,694
2018
$6,930 (−0.5%)
$10,636 + $53,797
$64,433
2017
$6,967 (+1.4%)
$10,224 + $51,713
$61,937
2016
$6,871 (+0.9%)
$10,224 + $51,713
$61,937
2015
$6,808 (+17.8%)
$9,966 + $50,407
$60,373
2014
$5,781 (−1.2%)
$13,663 + $41,582
$55,245
2013
$5,853 (−1.8%)
$14,352 + $43,679
$58,031
2012
$5,961 (−5.6%)
$15,759 + $47,962
$63,721
2011
$6,312 (−1.1%)
$17,312 + $52,688
$70,000
2010
$6,380
$17,809 + $57,536
$75,345
2009
$6,374 (+2.9%)
$18,962 + $61,261
$80,223
2008
$6,194
$18,682 + $60,356
$79,038
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.25 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
822229004
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 1.5
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
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: 16X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 16X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 14X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Living Room Information
Size: 25X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 19X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Kitchen Information
Size: 12X11
Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
All Window Treatments
Laundry Room Information
Size: 14X12
On Main Level
Other Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Balcony, Bonus Room, Foyer, Office, Tandem Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Other