Century 21 Elsner Realty Home Tour 5.5

CENTURY 21 E L S N E R R E A LT Y

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DeKalb

HOME Tour Yo u r D e k a l b C o u n t y R e a l E s t a t e R e s o u r c e Volume 5 Issue 5

815-756-1691

Sycamore 815-895-5345

Elsner Realty

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Jane Mitchell

Consider It Sold!

815-757-6633 Elsner Realty

Using Print, Online and Mobile Marketing to Sell Your Home!

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DEKALB

$148,900

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MAPLE PARK

$314,900

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PERFECT SIZED RANCH! Nested on large lot with row of trees, shed and large, private patio perfect for quiet dinners or lunch. Inside is vaulted ceiling Great Room, Galley kitchen w/table space, breakfast bar and convenient location of W/D.

BEAUTIFUL RANCH HOME! Complete w/skylight, 10’ ceilings, gas FP, whole house fan, solid surface counters/42” cabs, wine cooler, WOLF prof. stove, KIT AIDE fridge & DW and gorgeous backyard!

WATERMAN

DEKALB

$79,000

$319,000

WHAT A DOLL HOUSE! Totally updated kitchen, bathrooms and Master.. huge fenced yard, room for garage .. move in ready!

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! Great opportunity in downtown Dekalb. Centrally located between 2nd & 3rd street this property consists of (2) different retail TEXT T11895600 TO 85377 locations, currently leased for 1 year & 2 remodeled apts.

DEKALB

DEKALB

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$105,000

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This large 5 bedroom home has plenty of space. Two full baths, a large glass enclosed ft. porch, living and formal dining room, and eat in kitchen. 1 block from the NIU Campus!

$160,000

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NIU NORTH 40! New 4 bed, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen, 2 sliding doors, ceramic tile, carpet, light fixtures, paint & appliances... grab it while you can!

Call, Text, or Email Me 815-757-6633 JaneMitchellC21@yahoo.com

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SOLD

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Dennis Maakestad, REALTOR速 A Name You Can Trust Century 21 Elsner TOP PRODUCER for 2013

Elsner Realty

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Serving DeKalb County Since 1980

DEKALB - GOLF COURSE HOME!

DEKALB - ALL BRICK RANCH!

DEKALB - NEAR NIU

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ALL BRICK! Golf course home with finished walk-out basement. Formal LR &DR, 2 Fam.Rms w/Fireplaces. New eat-in kitchen with ceramic, granite, and stainless. 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths. 2 Car and 1 Golf Cart Garage. $211,900 MLS# 08767567

BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOME! Large LR and wood burning FP. Eat-in Kitchen. Family room could be 3rd Bedroom. Master bedroom w/master bath.

New carpeting and new price!

Just $119,900 MLS# 08667755

FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR NIU! HW floors in Entry, LR and Kitchen. LR has Cath. Ceiling and Bow Window. Huge FR. 3BR and 2BA. Large Deck, Fcd Yd., and 2 Car Gar. $142,000 MLS# 08541417

DEKALB - ALL BRICK RANCH!

DEKALB - NICE TWO STORY!

DEKALB - 4 UNIT!

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QUALITY ABOUNDS! Brick ranch on cul-de-sac near NIU. Updated kitchen, bath, roof, windows, furnace, C/A. Has a sunroom! Full basement, 2 car garage, nice yard. Move in and enjoy! $129,900 MLS# 08608971

VALUE PLUS! First floor features LR with new carpeting, eat-in kitchen, and half bath. 2nd Floor has 3 bedrooms and full bath. Full basement and 2 car garage. Outside features stamped concrete driveway, porch, and 2 rear patios! $124,900 MLS# 08727109

4 UNIT IN THE HEART OF DEKALB! Located at the corner of 4th St. and Fisk Ave. 2 Lg. apts. And 2 Smaller apts. Great investment opportunity or live in one and let the tenants pay the mortgage and taxes. $129,500 MLS# 08462728

17 OF DENNIS' LISTINGS HAVE SOLD IN 2014.

LIST WITH DENNIS TODAY AND HE'LL GET YOUR PROPERTY SOLD TOO!

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815.757.3529

Maria

PeÑa-Graham Se Habla Español penagraham@gmail.com

Your Bilingual Realtor

SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource) Certified

I do take the time to listen and help with your situation, whatever it may be.

JUST LISTED!

LOTS OF SPACE!

NEW PRICE!

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COMPLETE CHARM! Well maintained 3 BR/2 bath home. Recently painted; new laminate flooring; new carpeting; new SS appls, granite counter top.

Bathrooms have new sinks, tile flooring & paint.

Enjoy the downstairs FR & large backyard. Move right in. DEKALB $129,900

PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING! Open floor plan, hardwood on main level. Custom cabinets, granite counter tops, desk center and SS appls. Office or 5th bdrm and laundry on 1st floor. Master suite has WP tub with dual vanities. Large deck and large yard. $213,900 DEKALB

CHARM & CHARACTER WITH MODERN CONVENIENCES! Turn of the century home. Updated electrical & plumbing. Walk-up attic; golden oak hw, pocket doors. New kitchen w/SS appliances; DR; LG living spaces & full bath on main level. 3 BR & remodeled bath $137,900 on 2nd level. DEKALB

CUTE & CLEAN!

LOADS OF SPACE!

CORNER LOT!

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PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS! 3 bdr/2 ba ranch.

Updates: baths; laminate flooring in living room and bedrooms; ceramic tile in kitchen and baths. Newer roof and windows. Partially finished basement with family room and dry bar. Large yard with patio.

ROCHELLE $110,950

THIS HOME IS A BEAUTY! 4 bdr/2 ba home with updated kitchen; two living areas: LR & family room; newer windows; recently painted exterior. Basement is partially finished w/two extra bedrooms and living room. Patio & beautifully landscaped yard.

CORTLAND $144,500

CUTE HOME ON CORNER LOT! 4 bdr/ 2 ba home has lots of upgrades including new flooring in the living room, updated kitchen. Huge second floor master bedroom with private bath. Huge basement and is located on a large fully fenced corner lot.

DEKALB $94,900

LIANE O’KEEFE

Broker Associate, CRS, SFR, SRES, e-PRO

815.501.7798

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MANY UPGRADES! 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus 1st floor office and laundry. Finished walk-out basement, fireplace, 9’ ceilings on main floor, tray ceilings, hardwood floors and MORE! Call Liane 815-501-7798

LOCATED CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & NIU! Easy access to I88. Features 3 bedrooms, 1st floor den, eat-in kitchen, screened porch, newer 2-car garage. Great investment opportunity!

Call Liane 815-501-7798

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Lovely ranch home on large corner lot with mature trees! Boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal living & dining rooms, family room w/ fireplace, 2 large decks.

Call Liane 815-501-7798

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DAWN BAKER, Broker Elsner Realty

815.739.7148 dawnrbaker@aol.com sellingdekalbcounty.com

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CHARMING HOME!

GORGEOUS VIEW!

FINISHED BASEMENT!

THIS IS NOT A DRIVE BY! Lovely cottage style home w/4 BR, 2 baths and over 1800 sq ft! Formal LR/DR combination & huge FR open to kitchen w/informal dining.

Relax and enjoy the screened porch, paver patio and private, fenced, serene back yard. 2+ car garage. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, parks & more!

DEKALB $139,900

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS! 3 BR, 2 bath home. Many windows allow you to enjoy the wooded views of Hopkins Park.

Open floorplan boasts 2-sided FP separating the FR & dining area. Finished basement has large rec room w/2nd wood-burning FP, office, laundry, WIC & exterior access. Screened porch, deck & beautifully landscaped, fenced yard.

DEKALB $148,500

MOVE-IN READY! This traditional floorplan offers 3 BR, 2 1/2 baths, formal dining, eat-in kitchen, lg. LR, 2nd floor laundry & full, finished basement w/4th BR, 3rd full bath & great recreation space!

The master suite has volume ceiling, WIC & private bath. HUGE fenced lot offers great view of park, deck & paver patio.

Convenient location! DEKALB $184,900

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “LISTED” AND “SOLD” Sold for 97% of LV

T284936

Dekalb

PERFECT FAMILY HOME! Plenty of room to spread out in this 4 bedroom 2.1 bath 2400+ sf home. Well cared for on a 1/3 acre fenced lot with a huge patio, above ground pool, playset & shed. Large island kitchen w/breakfast bar. Freshly painted and new $184,000 carpeting.

Under Contract!

P205749

Dekalb

DUTCH COLONIAL all brick 3-Story.

Finished attic features skylights and cedar closet. Coffered ceiling in living room w/updated fireplace. 4 season enclosed front porch. HW floors throughout. 2 Car & fenced yard. $169,000

New Listing

Sold Short Sale Approved < 30 Days

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Genoa

GREAT COUNTRY SUBDIVISION in Sycamore schools. 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch on ½ ac private wooded lot in Ellen Oaks. Many news. $157,000

Sycamore

Call For Details

2 BEDROOM 2 bath ranch condo w/2 car garage. Ceramic Tile floors, upgraded gas fireplace & freshly painted. $127,000

RECIPIENT OF THE 2013 QUALITY SERVICE PRODUCER AWARD CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL ME TODAY!

Sharon Sperling 815.793.3030 SharonSperling@comcast.net Multi-Million Dollar Producer

SFR, Shortsale & Foreclosure Resource

Elsner Realty

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Sue Elsner

Managing Broker cell

Elsner Realty

815.739.8796

C21SElsner@aol.com

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GORGEOUS POND VIEWS! Located on a premier lot, this custom built 4BR/3.5 Bath traditional home offers “cooks” kitchen w/center island, private office/den, master suite w/sitting room & finished walkout bsmt.

2 level deck overlooks pond. $319,900

PRAIRIE STYLE RANCH ON POND! Details make the difference in this 3 BR/2 Bath hom. Arched doorways, tigerwood flrs, brick FP, 3rd BR with office/den option, 42” kitchen cabs w/SS & granite, lookout bsmt &1st flr laundry, sitting on a pond w/covered deck. $279,900

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OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! Job transfer is reason owner must leave this 3 BR/2.5 Bath upscale townhome, featuring maple kitchen w/appliances, master suite w/vaulted ceilings, 1st flr laundry w/washer & dryer, full bsmt and 2 car garage. $125,000

SO MUCH SPACE! You have to feel how “big “ this 3 BR/2.5 Bath ranch lives. Loads of HW flrs. hickory kitchen w/ss 10’ ceilings, 6 panel doors, crown molding, fabulous 3 season porch w/vaulted ceilings & finished lookout bsmt w/4th BR & full bath. $277,000

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CALL SUE ELSNER FOR MORE DETAILS 815-739-8796

WHY ARE YOU RENTING? Fabulous 3 BR/2 Bath Town Home offers a huge great room w/Fireplace, kitchen w/breakfast bar, MBR w/full bath, a 3rd BR that works well for home office & an “in unit” laundry. Private deck & garage! $116,900

SNEAK PEEK OF NEW LISTING! Located in the heart of DeKalb, this landmark 5 BR/5 Bath All Brick home has been in the same family for 47 years. Offering 5500 SF sitting on 3 Acres of Land, this is that “once in a lifetime” opportunity. Call for more info!

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Carol Boesche 815-761-5796 carolb@ics-il.net

Elsner Realty Text Listing Code to 85377 for more Info & Photos MALTA

$18,900

DEKALB

$89,500

DEKALB

$144,900

CORTLAND

$162,000

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

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WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Available; one or two scenic, buildable lots located in the cozy town of Malta.

Close to park/playground, picnic pavilion area, and grade school.

Call or Text CAROL 815-761-5796

COMPLETELY REMODELED AND RECONDITIONED! Tilton Park ranch on wooded lot is move-in ready. New kitchen, all new flooring and appliances with warranties. Bonus room could be a 4th bedroom, office or den.

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RANCH HOME WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL! Sits on a large corner lot with nice front porch. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Full dry basement plumbed for 3rd bath.

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SPACIOUS HOME WITH LOFT AREA! 4 BR/2.5 Bath home with basement.

Kitchen w/new backsplash & sink.

Master BR has vaulted ceiling & bath.

Enjoy the brick paver patio under the enchanting pergola.

Call or Text CAROL 815-761-5796

Deanna E. Merchant

GRI, Broker-Associate

815-970-3751

Elsner Realty

deec21@comcast.net Sugar Grove

$295,000

NEW PRICE

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You’ll admire the 42” cherry cabinets, granite counters, title backslash, SS appliances, island, eating area and walk-in pantry. Enjoy the peaceful evenings on the deck overlooking the beautiful heavily wooded forest preserve. Spacious master suite boasts a tray ceiling with fan, private sitting area and master bath.

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Gayle Wuori 815-757-1107

My First Priority is Your Satisfaction!

Elsner Realty Broker Associate, GRI

Email: gayle.wuori@century21.com

UPDATED & ROOMY!

HISTORIC DISTRICT!

POND ACCESS!

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2,400 SQUARE FEET of beautiful living! Formal LV & DN rooms, sunporch, FAM room, updated KIT, partially finished basement w/full bath, 4 bed/3 baths. Fenced backyard w/ playset. Great house! $169,900

OUTSTANDING 4 bed/2.5 bath home on lovely lot w/ pond access. Great flow in this house w/ formal LV & DN rooms, fam room, big eat-in kitchen, finished basement, huge deck, 2.5 garage. $224,900

REMARKABLE HOME with great bones! Home boasts large rooms throughout, 4 bed/2.5 baths, formal LV & DN rooms, big kitchen, office, basement and attic can be finished, 2 car garage w/ circular drive. Truly impressive! $229,900

WONDERFUL TOWNHOME!

LOTS OF ROOM!

GREAT LOCATION!

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BIG 1843 SQUARE FOOT home w/ 2 bed/2.5 baths, LV room has vaulted ceiling, big kit. w/ pantry & laundry area, DN area, master bed. w/ master bath, lower level FAM room & bedroom w/ bath, deck, 2 car garage. Beautiful! $105,000

SPREAD OUT in this 3 bed/2.5 bath mobile home in Southmore Estates. Big LV/DN with gas fireplace & nice shelving, big FAM room, fully applianced KIT with island, 16x10 sunroom w/ outside access. 2.5 gar., ramp f/ disabled access. $65,000

CONVENIENT Hillcrest location, lots of space – we love this house! 3+ bed, 2 baths, big LV, big FM w/ fireplace adjoins KIT. Large Finished basement w/ 4th bed. 2.5 gar, deck, shed.

Reduced to $150,000

IMMACULATE!

WHAT A JEWEL!

GREAT BUY!

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PERFECT INSIDE & OUT! So clean and pretty w/ gleaming hardwood throughout. 3 bed/2.5 baths, formal LV & DN rooms, applianced KIT w/ slate floor, 2 gar, big yard w/ paver patio, great front porch.

Reduced to $139,900

SPARKLING RANCH offers 2 bed/2 baths, formal LV & DN rooms, unfinished basement has potential for more space. Attached 1 car garage, det. garage & small outbuilding on property. Big yard – Nice place! $110,900

LOTS TO LIKE in this charming older home w/ 3 bed/1 updated bath, lg. Formal LV room, FAM room adjoins eat-in kitchen, refinished hardwood floors! Front & back porches, 1 ½ det. garage, BIG yard. $97,900

Peggy Ireton,

815-751-4123 peggyireton@comcast.net Realtor®

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TOWNHOME IN GRANDVIEW COMMUNITY! 4 BDR/4 BA. Ceramic floors in eat-in kitchen & entry. 1st floor laundry, neutral carpet, vaulted ceilings in LR, skylights. New hi-efficiency furnace, new dishwasher, newly painted interior, finished basement w/bathroom. Private patio area.

Sycamore

$179,000

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CLASSIC GEORGIAN ON 2.51 ACRES! Original pocket doors, beautiful open staircase. Many updates: both baths, counters & flooring in kitchen, bamboo flooring in FR, carpet in BR’s. 3 garages (1 heated att & 2 det). Gas furnace & a/c, painting, windows, roof, blacktop driveways. 1st floor sunroom.

Genoa

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Linda Swenson,

Realtor, GRI

815-739-9582

Elsner Realty

SLinda3@aol.com “Selling DeKalb County One Yard At A Time” STEWARD

$349,900

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ENJOY FULL SKY SUNRISE TO SUNSET in this beautiful country setting on 2 acres. This 2800 sq ft ranch built w/ quality construction hosts a 18X31 kitchen w/loads of amenities and 2 islands 4 BR w/ Master suite 2.5 baths Deck and patio over looking countryside Private settings with 45X36 pole building w/30X10 bi-fold door elect. & water w/24 ft work bench 2 car & 1 car attached.

Only 5 minutes from I-39 & I-88 Lee County CRESTON

$105,000

SOLDS *205 Birch Waterman 145 Birch Waterman *370 Birch Waterman 150 Lincoln Waterman 365 Hickory Waterman 230 Lincoln Waterman *313 Knights Rd Sandwhich *2 Jennifer Ln DeKalb 405 S 5th Malta 501 W Cherokee Shabbona * Participated in marked sales.

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GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT! Updated in ‘06. Electric, plumbing, new roof on home 2011. Ceramic floors. Great rental investment or if your hobby requires storage - 3+ attached garage with 4 bay workshop heated.

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Linda Tillis

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S Y C A M O R E

Start Planning Now...Buying Has Never Been Better

2186 Waterbury Lane

55+ Condo Community

South from Bethany Rd. between Peace and Somonauk.

Full Basement. Move-in Now. 2-3 Bedrooms, walk-in all ceramic shower, Sunroom, Fireplace.

S Y C A M O R E

612 Parkside

Golf view is great. Watch folks putt and drive from your deck or patio. Brick ranch, fireplace, 3 bedrooms, finished basement

S Y C A M O R E

220 Maplewood

Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, lookout basement partially finsihed

606 Grove

D E K A L B

Somerset Farm

2171 Waterbury Lane

Golf Course Properties

SYCAMORE PUBLIC COURSE

No step ranch without basement, Finished February 2015, 2-3 bedrooms, walk-in all ceramic shower, Sunroom.

KISHWAUKEE COUNTRY CLUB COURSE

Ranch Homes 2 Apartment

Well maintained Investment Property, 2 apartments/ 2 bedrooms & 2 baths, separate utilities, garage, separate basement for tenants. Screened in porches. Always rented.

S Y C A M O R E

496 Bethany Road

D E K A L B On 11th Hole of Kishwaukee Country Club, tranquil setting, fireplace, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on main floor and third bedroom and bath upstairs, finished basement.

401 Kelsey

M A L T A Ranch, 3 bedrooms, large family room with fireplace.

Corner Lot. Move-in ready.

1532 Crayton Circle

Like New!

D E K A L B

4 bedroom, immaculate. Move in worry free: new roof, furnace, air conditioning, blinds, corian countertops in kitchen, new Perma-Seal for always dry basement and more. Three season sunroom, fenced yard, fireplace.

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