Stop the car!! Property with Tons of Potential! Located just minutes from Northern Illinois University, this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with hardwood floors thought out is a rare opportunity for investors, flippers, or anyone looking to customize their own space. With over 2100 sqft of living space, this property offers a functional layout and solid bones, but needs cosmetic updates and repairs to bring it back to life. Situated in a prime location close to campus, downtown DeKalb, shopping, dining, and public transit, this home is ideal for student housing or a family residence. The large lot, 5 car driveway, and potential for high rental income make this a smart buy. Bring your vision and make this property shine-opportunities like this don't last long! Key Located close to NIU, public transportation, and amenities large yard and driveway Great investment or rental opportunity, priced accordingly Being sold AS-IS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$146Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Olszewski• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Listed by Paul Ambrogio• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Updated 2,100+ sq ft two story in ideal location. Adjacent to park, walk to NIU - dynamite rental cash-flow opportunity! 5BR/2BA home offers newer roof, hot water heater and sump pump. Anderson windows. Large landscaped lot with backyard patio and plenty of room to play. Step inside to find a neutral decor, hardwood floors and more. HUGE living room features bowed window with backyard views, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and slider to patio. Eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry. 3 bedrooms on 1st floor, 2 upstairs. Walk-in attic storage, full unfinished basement, 2-car garage and more. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy this unbeatable location!
Public Records
Jul 23, 2013
Sold
$135,000
$64/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08338343
Jun 14, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$135,000
$64/sq ft
Jun 4, 2013
Pending
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May 29, 2013
Contingent
—
May 10, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
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May 10, 2013
Listing Removed
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May 9, 2013
Listed (New)
$145,000
$69/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06498956
Aug 21, 2007
Sold (MLS)
$210,000
$100/sq ft
Aug 2, 2007
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 2007
Listed
$224,900
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,449 (+10.6%)
$12,879 + $54,440
$67,319
2024
$4,021 (+0.3%)
$12,879 + $54,440
$67,319
2023
$4,010 (+4.6%)
$11,761 + $49,712
$61,473
2022
$3,834 (−0.7%)
$10,255 + $43,345
$53,600
2021
$3,862 (−25.6%)
$11,704 + $37,233
$48,937
2020
$5,194 (−17.7%)
$10,977 + $34,921
$45,898
2019
$6,310 (+2.4%)
$10,378 + $43,392
$53,770
2018
$6,161 (−0.9%)
$10,026 + $41,921
$51,947
2017
$6,220 (+1.1%)
$9,638 + $40,297
$49,935
2016
$6,151 (+0.3%)
$9,638 + $40,297
$49,935
2015
$6,132 (+5.5%)
$9,395 + $39,280
$48,675
2014
$5,810
$12,882 + $31,589
$44,471
2013
$5,814 (−15.9%)
$13,532 + $33,182
$46,714
2012
$6,912 (+2.4%)
$14,859 + $47,430
$62,289
2011
$6,749 (+1.4%)
$16,323 + $52,104
$68,427
2010
$6,655 (+0.6%)
$16,791 + $55,543
$72,334
2009
$6,614 (+3.5%)
$17,878 + $59,139
$77,017
2008
$6,391
$17,614 + $58,265
$75,879
Tax history for 618 Russell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,449 (+10.6%)
$12,879 + $54,440
$67,319
2024
$4,021 (+0.3%)
$12,879 + $54,440
$67,319
2023
$4,010 (+4.6%)
$11,761 + $49,712
$61,473
2022
$3,834 (−0.7%)
$10,255 + $43,345
$53,600
2021
$3,862 (−25.6%)
$11,704 + $37,233
$48,937
2020
$5,194 (−17.7%)
$10,977 + $34,921
$45,898
2019
$6,310 (+2.4%)
$10,378 + $43,392
$53,770
2018
$6,161 (−0.9%)
$10,026 + $41,921
$51,947
2017
$6,220 (+1.1%)
$9,638 + $40,297
$49,935
2016
$6,151 (+0.3%)
$9,638 + $40,297
$49,935
2015
$6,132 (+5.5%)
$9,395 + $39,280
$48,675
2014
$5,810
$12,882 + $31,589
$44,471
2013
$5,814 (−15.9%)
$13,532 + $33,182
$46,714
2012
$6,912 (+2.4%)
$14,859 + $47,430
$62,289
2011
$6,749 (+1.4%)
$16,323 + $52,104
$68,427
2010
$6,655 (+0.6%)
$16,791 + $55,543
$72,334
2009
$6,614 (+3.5%)
$17,878 + $59,139
$77,017
2008
$6,391
$17,614 + $58,265
$75,879
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
302 ft.
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
815330005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Attached, Garage