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510 Best Avenue

DeKalb, IL 60115
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Bed 4

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Bath 1

Bath

SqFt1,392

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Endless Potential on an Oversized Corner Lot with a large Detached Garage! Opportunity awaits at 510 Best Avenue in DeKalb! This well-maintained 1,400 sf ranch offers 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath and a spacious floor plan ready for your personal touch. The home features an expansive 27' x 15' living room with abundant natural light, a generously sized eat-in kitchen, and four comfortable bedrooms all on one level. Step outside to enjoy the 32' x 12' concrete patio, perfect for entertaining, grilling, or relaxing while overlooking the large yard and nearly 600 sq. ft. detached garage. Several major updates have already been completed including: Air conditioner (2020), Water heater (2020), Furnace (2013), Kobyco replacement windows (2010), roof (2008), Updated electrical panel, newer laminate flo oring and carpet plus updated window coverings. Conveniently located near parks and schools with quick access to I-88 for an easy commute. This home is clean, solid and move-in ready, while also offering tremendous upside for buyers looking to build equity. Be sure to view the additional photos at the property showcasing renovation concepts for the kitchen and the proposed conversion of the current fourth bedroom into a second full bathroom with a dedicated laundry room. Existing plumbing already runs through this room, making it an ideal location for the addition and offering buyers an inspiring vision of the home's future potential. Don't miss this opportunity to own a spacious home with great bones, valuable updates and room to make it your own! Property has been owned and well cared for by the same owner for 58 years.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $275,000

AD Id : 88097078

MLS Id : MRD12705751

Beds : 4

Living Area Size : 1,392

Year Built : 1959

Garage : 2.5

County : DeKalb

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 4 Room Types: No additional rooms

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 7

    Interior Features

    1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Dining Combo Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer Laundry Features: Main Level

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Laminate Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1959

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 80 X 140 Lot Description: Corner Lot Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: Ranch Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 1 Story

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$275000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $3687 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 0826351008 Tax Exemption: Homeowner,Senior

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 2.5 Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 2.5

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
  • Location Information

    City: DeKalb Direction: 7th Street to Best Avenue, home is on the Southwest corner of Best and Kent.
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MLS: MRED #12705751 LISTED BY: Sherry Bergmann, Premier Living Properties 630-377-1646 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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