Exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Northern Illinois University's student housing market. 919 Greenbrier Rd is a 24-unit student living property currently leased by the fraternity SAE, offering immediate cash flow and built-in occupancy. With capacity for up to 48 tenants, this property is ideally structured for high-yield student housing. Each unit is outfitted with essential amenities including a full kitchen, multiple bathrooms, and dorm-style living spaces. A spacious basement and 10 on-site parking spaces add value and convenience. Located steps from Greek Row and within close walking distance to campus, this is a prime location for student renters. A rare, turn-key asset in DeKalb-perfect for investors looking for stable, consistent returns in a thriving college rental market. Northern Illinois University's current spring 2026 enrollment is 14,644 students, described as the largest spring enrollment in five years. This is a 3.4% increase compared with spring 2025 enrollment of 14,158 students. Bathrooms include 1 full bathroom inside the President Suite, 2 public bathrooms on each floor, and 2 half bathrooms (powder rooms).
Greek Row, located between Lucinda Avenue and West Lincoln Highway, is a campus-adjacent and residential DeKalb neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and landmark fraternity and sorority houses. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Annie Glidden Road near Lucinda Avenue, where porches, brick facades, and steady foot traffic set the tempo. Architecture leans early-20th-century, with large homes and deep setbacks that read as both collegiate and classic. Huskie Stadium and the NIU Convocation Center add game-day energy and big-event scale. Nearby, the Egyptian Theatre and the DeKalb Public Library anchor culture with marquee lights and quiet stacks. Sidewalks and small greenspaces keep the pace walkable and outdoors-oriented.
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Multi-family building with a mix of unit sizes
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Twenty-two 1-bedroom units
One 1-bedroom (2-room) unit
One 2-bedroom (3-room) unit
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Lot dimensions approximately 92.5 x 143 x 70 x 143
Property located on Greenbrier Road
Home design
Multi-family (5+ units)
Construction
Built before 1978
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2023.
Jun 11, 2019 • Final
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in DeKalb. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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