OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2021 for $202K

$287,826

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $922/mo

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2,866

sq ft

538 Russell Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

About this home

EXCELLENT LOCATION TO NIU CAMPUS! This updated home is within a short block away from campus. You will certainly enjoy all of the room to roam in this quality updated home! Brand new Gourmet Kitchen boasts an island, granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, wood chopping block, white solid wood cabinets, new stainless steel appliances, farmhouse style stainless steel sink and French doors that open to a 24 x 16 deck overlooking the deep wooded back yard. Gorgeous refinished solid red oak flooring in the living room, dining room & the upper level that showcases 3 bedrooms. The 4th bedroom, the master ensuite, is located in the lower level with its own remodeled master bath which includes tile flooring, new tub & vanity with sink. Walk in closet, new lighting, carpeting & baseboards complete the private master suite. Depending on your family's needs this spacious finished area would make an ideal family room, media room or play room. The 8x7 walk in closet could certainly be an office since there is a separate closet. There is an exterior entrance & would be the perfect set up for an in-law arrangement or studio apartment. The spacious living room is equipped with a wood burning fireplace & large picture window. The large dining room has plenty of table space for entertaining guests with a sit down meal while enjoying beautiful views of the back yard. Additional updates include roof, windows, interior & exterior painting, white trim & doors, new baseboards, French doors from kitchen to deck, furnace & refurbished central air, hot water heater and front & storm doors. 1/2 bath and mudroom were added to the main floor. The mudroom could easily be converted to a 1st floor laundry room. Deep 1+ car garage has ample room for mowers, yard equipment & storage. This home site on a beautiful wooded .46 acre lot! Close to NIU campus & interstate access. Quick close possible. Call today for your private showing!

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$100Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Kelly Miller • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Listed by Brenda Henke • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Bought with Aaron Schwartz • Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11039552

Redfin Estimate

$287,826

$86K since sold in October 2021$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 17% lower than the average sale price ($347K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$336,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,146 sq ft
649 Fox Hollow Ct, DeKalb, IL 60115
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$385,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,236 sq ft
1605 Mayflower Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$369,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,465 sq ft
1173 Fox Hollow Ct, DeKalb, IL 60115
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$400,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,878 sq ft
579 Bayfield Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$345,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,566 sq ft
1346 Knolls Ave S, DeKalb, IL 60115
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$245,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,872 sq ft
612 Russell Rd, 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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309 E Sunset Pl, DeKalb, IL 60115
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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$248,500
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Sale history for 538 Russell Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11039552

Oct 28, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$202,000

$70/sq ft

Sep 28, 2021

Pending (Active Under Contract)

—

Sep 22, 2021

Pending (Active Under Contract (Do Not Show))

—

Aug 25, 2021

Price Changed

$210,000

$73/sq ft

May 21, 2021

Price Changed

$225,000

$79/sq ft

Apr 23, 2021

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Apr 16, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Apr 1, 2021

Listed (New)

$235,000

$82/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06644463

Oct 16, 2007

Sold (MLS)

$175,000

$61/sq ft

Sep 18, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Aug 17, 2007

Listed

$179,900

$63/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 3, 2007

Sold

$150,000

$52/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 30, 1996

Sold

$126,000

$44/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2021

$6,742 (+12.8%)

$11,704 + $53,256

$64,960

2020

$5,974 (+2.5%)

$10,977 + $49,949

$60,926

2019

$5,830 (+2.8%)

$10,378 + $45,300

$55,678

2018

$5,668 (−0.4%)

$10,026 + $43,764

$53,790

2017

$5,693 (+1.5%)

$9,638 + $42,069

$51,707

2016

$5,611 (+1.1%)

$9,638 + $42,069

$51,707

2015

$5,551 (+5.1%)

$9,395 + $41,007

$50,402

2014

$5,282 (−0.8%)

$12,882 + $33,546

$46,428

2013

$5,323 (−7.7%)

$13,532 + $35,237

$48,769

2012

$5,768 (+1.4%)

$14,859 + $43,124

$57,983

2011

$5,690 (+0.9%)

$16,323 + $47,373

$63,696

2010

$5,639

$16,791 + $50,500

$67,291

2009

$5,638 (+2.8%)

$17,878 + $53,769

$71,647

2008

$5,482

$17,614 + $52,974

$70,588

Tax history for 538 Russell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2021

$6,742 (+12.8%)

$11,704 + $53,256

$64,960

2020

$5,974 (+2.5%)

$10,977 + $49,949

$60,926

2019

$5,830 (+2.8%)

$10,378 + $45,300

$55,678

2018

$5,668 (−0.4%)

$10,026 + $43,764

$53,790

2017

$5,693 (+1.5%)

$9,638 + $42,069

$51,707

2016

$5,611 (+1.1%)

$9,638 + $42,069

$51,707

2015

$5,551 (+5.1%)

$9,395 + $41,007

$50,402

2014

$5,282 (−0.8%)

$12,882 + $33,546

$46,428

2013

$5,323 (−7.7%)

$13,532 + $35,237

$48,769

2012

$5,768 (+1.4%)

$14,859 + $43,124

$57,983

2011

$5,690 (+0.9%)

$16,323 + $47,373

$63,696

2010

$5,639

$16,791 + $50,500

$67,291

2009

$5,638 (+2.8%)

$17,878 + $53,769

$71,647

2008

$5,482

$17,614 + $52,974

$70,588

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

66 ft.

Lot depth

304 ft.

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

DeKalb County

APN

815377011

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Concrete

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 6
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 16
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 15
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 26 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Walkout
Basement Description: Partially Finished,Sub-Basement,Exterior Access,Storage Space
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,268
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
# of Rooms: 7

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Oven
Security System, CO Detectors

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area: 644
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,242

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Split Level w/ Sub
Main Sq Ft: 954
Model: TRI-LEVEL
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,866
Total Sq Ft: 1,598
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 624
Upper Sq Ft: 644
Parcel Number: 0815377011

Lot Information
Dimensions: 66X304
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Features: Wooded, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,974.46
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: VA
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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

Location Information
Township: DeKalb
Corporate Limits: DeKalb
Directions: Annie Glidden to Lucinda to Russell or Route 23 to Hillcrest to Normal to Greenbrier to Russell.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 815377011

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Jefferson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Clinton Rosette Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

2/10

De Kalb High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

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

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DeKalb, IL • 60115

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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$274,000 – $332,000

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Home values near 538 Russell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
558 Russell Road, DeKalb, IL 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2276 Sq. Ft.	$209,857
526 Russell Road, DeKalb, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$192,854

Address	Redfin Estimate
436 Russell Road, DeKalb, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2838 Sq. Ft.	$294,807
562 Russell Road, DeKalb, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$200,005

Address	Redfin Estimate
518 Russell Road, DeKalb, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$229,700
6 Pheasant Run, DeKalb, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1276 Sq. Ft.	$253,937

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