Century 21 Elsner Home Tour Volume 5 Issue 7

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 7

815-756-1691

Sycamore 815-895-5345

Elsner Realty

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Sue Elsner

Managing Broker cell

Elsner Realty

815.739.8796

C21SElsner@aol.com

DEKALB - TEXT P500869 to 85377 for more info and photos

DEKALB - TEXT P213028 to 85377 for more info and photos

SYCAMORE - TEXT P468342 to 85377 for more info and photos

BIG COOL FACTOR! Unique 3 BR/2.5 bath tri level offering loads of possibilities. Arched doorways, sunken LR, open staircase. Formal DR, kitchen w/center island, huge master suite & finished lower level w/wet bar. Front patio & back deck! $158,900

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

BRING THE HORSES! 7 Acre property featuring a 4 stall barn w/automatic waterers, heated tack room, ½ bath, 4 board oak fencing, loafing shed & 72 x 200’ sand arena. Build your dream home or live in the cozy 3BR/1 bath home on site. 3 car garage, Sycamore schools! $274,900

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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. $269,900

MAKE YOUR HOME PAY FOR ITSELF! Opportunity is knocking in this charming 2 unit. Live in the lower 2-3 BR/1 bath “owners unit” w/new kitchen, FP & HW flrs, while you rent out the upstairs 2 BR/1 bath unit and let the tenant pay the mortgage. $137,900

DOLLHOUSE ALERT! Owners have outgrown this charming 2 BR/1 bath, but not before adding a new kitchen, refinishing HW flrs, finishing out a basement 1 BR/1 Bath apt & planning to convert the walk up attic to master suite. So many possibilities! $159,900

DEKALB - TEXT P535030 to 85377 for more info and photos LANDMARK HOME! Located in the heart of DeKalb, this distinguished 5 BR/6 Bath all brick home has been in the same family for 47 years. Offering 4000 SF sitting on a 2.5 acre lot w/towering trees, this is that “once in a lifetime” opportunity. $549,900

View all photos and complete information when you text the listing code to 85377

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DAWN BAKER, Broker 815.739.7148 dawnrbaker@aol.com sellingdekalbcounty.com

Elsner Realty

For Complete Information and Additional Photos Text the Listing Code to 85377 JUST LISTED!

JUST LISTED!

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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? This home is MOVE-IN READY! Lovely 3 BR home w/updated kitchen & HW floors!

Spacious LR & dining area! Partially finished basement, large, fenced yard & HUGE 2++ car garage! Appliances included. Convenient to I88, NIU, schools, parks, bike paths & more!

DEKALB $129,900

EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL! Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level home. Upper level has a living room w/bay window, large eat-in kitchen with updated cabinets, 2 bedrooms and bath. Lower level has a family room, 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath, and laundry.

SYCAMORE $120,000

G N I D PEN The Market is Hot!!

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Thinking About Selling?

Call Dawn Today 815-739-7148

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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

$89,900

DEKALB

$144,900

STEWARD

$242,500

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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

MOVE IN CONDITION! Professional builder has thoroughly reconditioned this home to move in condition. The new open floor plan features a master BR with double closets, an updated kitchen with breakfast bar with all appliances, and new sliders to fenced yard.

Call or Text Carol 815-761-579

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.

Call or Text CAROL 815-761-5796

FULLY RESTORED GRAND VICTORIAN! Features old time craftsmanship w/many modern updates.

Features include full masonry construction. 54’ wrap around porch, HW floors, trim, restored stained glass windows & open stairway w/DR & parlor. Modern features- 3 car attached garage, ceramic kitchen w/appliances.

Call or Text Carol 815-761-5796

Gayle Wuori 815-757-1107 OUTSTANDING HOME!

My First Priority is Your Satisfaction!

Elsner Realty

Email: gayle.wuori@century21.com LOTS TO OFFER!

Broker Associate, GRI

HISTORIC ROOTS!

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WONDERFUL FLOW in this large home w/pond access.

Formal LV and DN rooms, big family room w/gas frPlc, lovely eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, finished basement, 24x48 deck w/arbor, dog run, 2.5 car garage. $214,900

SO MUCH SPACE! Great floor plan. This lovely cedar plank and brick ranch offers 23x13 LV, family room w/ built-ins & frplc., updated kitchen, 3 big bed, 2 ba, nice finished basement w/office, new carpet/paint, 2.5 gar, deck, shed.

REMARKABLE HOME with great bones! This outstanding house boasts large rooms throughout.

Formal LV and DN rooms, large eat-in kitchen, office, 4 big bedrooms (master is 14x24), 2.5 baths, basement & attic can be finished. 2 car gar, circular drive. So Impressive and a rare opportunity! $219,900

WONDERFUL TOWNHOME!

WHAT A JEWEL!

LOTS OF ROOM!

Text T812186 to 85377 for more info & photos BIG 1843 sq. ft home w/ 2 bed, 2.5 baths, LV room w/ vaulted ceiling & frplc, big kitchen w/ dining area, pantry & laundry. Lower level includes fam room, bedroom & full bath. 2.5 car garage. This is a short sale property. Beautiful! $105,000

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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

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.

Ann McCormick

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Dekalb

(630)803-4000

Elsner Realty

$205,000

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Peggy Ireton,

OLD WORLD CHARM - NEW WORLD FEATURES! Beautifully renovated 1895, 3 BDR/1.5 BA home. Original refinished woodwork, HW floors, and door hardware.

Beautiful front porch and yard. All windows, appl. and water heater less than 10 years old. New fence & brick patio. Central AC 3 years old. Large finished garage. Attics in house and garage floored for extra storage. A MUST SEE!

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

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Sycamore

$179,000

P281805

BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN LOCATED IN HISTORIC DISTRICT! Features a carved open staircase, inlaid hardwood floors, beamed ceiling in formal dining room, screen porch, kitchen with Corian and Jenne-Aire cooktop. Remodeled bathrooms, huge WIC in master bedroom. New furnace, landscaped yard, Sycamore $194,500 T11925312 new garage with paver driveway.

D EK A LB

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.

Elsner Realty

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Linda Swenson,

Realtor, GRI

815-739-9582

Elsner Realty

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

P245738

$120,000

JUST LISTED

SYCAMORE

P112302

$155,000

JUST LISTED

GREAT LOCATION! 2 unit built in 1974. Each unit has an attached garage. One unit has a sunroom. On the alley is a 3 car garage, which could be rented out, currently used by the owner.

SHABBONA

$188,500

LOVELY RANCH HOME has an updated kitchen with a large Florida sun room off kitchen, fenced back yard, large masterbedroom with patio door and bath. On a crawl with 2 car garage, newer windows and roof. Some hardwood floors under carpet.

STEWARD

CALL FOR DETAILS

CALL FOR PRIVATE SHOWING LOOKING FOR NEW CAREER? Here's your chance! Own your own drive in, just minutes from Shabbona Lake State Park on busy Route 30. Even a drive thru window or turn it into your own business in a great location.

T11951839

SOLD IN 2015 ENJOY FULL SKY SUNRISE TO SUNSET in this beautiful country setting on 2 acres. Deck & patio overlooking countryside. 2800 sq ft ranch home blt w/quality construction.

Home hosts 18x31 kitchen w/loads of amenities & 2 islands.

4 BR w/mastersuite, 2.5 baths, wonderful views.

www.Century21Elsner.com

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Century 21 Elsner Happy Homeowner Huskie

For Complete Information and Additional photos Text the Listing Code to 85377

Linda Tillis

815-751-3159

lindatillis@gmail.com

Designed and painted

by Linda Tillis

S Y C A M O R E

Call for any recent price reductions!

2186 Waterbury Lane 2163 Waterbury Lane

South from Bethany Rd. between Peace and Somonauk.

Sunroom, 2-3 bedrooms, no basement ($189,900) With basement. ($209,900)

S Y C A M O R E

Somerset Farm 55+ Condo Community

612 Parkside

Brick ranch, newly renovated kitchen and family room . Finished basement. ($248,500)

916 Huffman

D E K A L B Newly renovated kitchen, main bath, and basement family/rec room with full bath. Backs up to wide open space. ($139,000)

606 Grove

D E K A L B Well maintained Investment Property, 2 apartments. Always rented. ($131,900)

1408 Cambria

Summit Enclave Condo

Golf Course Properties

SYCAMORE PUBLIC COURSE

KISHWAUKEE COUNTRY CLUB COURSE

Ranch Homes 2 Apartments

Like New!

2 bedrooms, 2 bath, no step ranch. ($145,900)

496 Bethany Road

D E K A L B On 11th Hole of Kishwaukee Country Club, tranquil setting, fireplace, 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. ($185,000)

401 Kelsey

M A L T A Two car garage, 3 bedrooms, large family room with fireplace. Corner lot. No basement. ($119,000)

1532 Crayton Circle

D E K A L B 4 bedroom, immaculate. New roof, furnace, air conditioning, Sunroom, fenced yard, fireplace. ($189,900)

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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

$112,500

MAPLE PARK

$304,900

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SPACIOUS TOWNHOME MINUTES FROM NIU! For investment or primary residence. Large (1250 sqft) 3 bed/2 bath with beautiful view of nature and large pond. Vaulted Ceiling Great Room w/ Gas Fireplace.

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!

DEKALB

$109,900

DEKALB

$317,000

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TEXT T11895600 TO 85377 REMODELED TILTON PARK RANCH! New roof & gutters, new windows, furnace, A/C & water heater. new concrete sidewalks & patio, driveway. New flooring, bathtub, tile & vanity, sink & faucets. 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 locations, currently leased for 1 year & 2 remodeled apts

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

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “LISTED” AND “SOLD”

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Sycamore

SPACIOUS! 4 bedroom 2-story boasts 2958 sq ft. Hardwood floors, arched doorways, floor to ceiling brick fireplace compliment the first floor. $250,000

New Price!

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Sycamore

ALL THE UPGRADES! 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage ranch condo. Granite counters, SS appliances, Ceramic Tile floors!!! $123,500 Just Listed!

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Sycamore

ROOMY! 4 bedroom 3 bath ranch with attached 2 car garage and partially finished basement includes a bedroom & full bath. Short Sale $135,000

Sycamore

P542523

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This 2 bedroom 2 bath 2 car ranch condo has plenty of room to spread out off the covered patio. $124,000

RECIPIENT OF THE 2013 & 2014 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

Liane O’Keefe

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815-501-7798 www.SellingSycamore.com

Elsner Realty

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

SYCAMORE • DEKALB • DEKALB COUNTY • NORTHERN ILLINOIS LARGE LOT D EK A LB

D EK A LB

SY C A M O R E

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MANY UPDATES & UPGRADES! Open floor plan, hardwood floors, fireplace, quartz counters, SS appliances, tray ceilings, master bath with whirlpool, fenced yard & more!

Call Liane 815-501-7798

SPACIOUS HOME ON 3 LEVELS! Custom built wrap around porch, leading to back deck overlooking large lot. Finished basement with family room, office and full bath!

Call Liane 815-501-7798

The Spring Real Estate Market Has Started!

Interest Rates Are Low.

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H A M PS H IR E

TEXT P219852 TO 85377 STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT HOME! This incredible 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home boasts many custom upgrades.

Dazzling kitchen & luxurious master suite. Must see!

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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 CLOSED 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

It is a GREAT Time to BUY or SELL a Home.

Call Liane today!

815-501-7798

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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!

COUNTRY LIVING!

NEW PRICE!

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Clean 4 BR townhome. Open floor plan w/neutral carpet. Fully applianced kitchen w/breakfast area & pantry. Small deck off of kitchen. Living room w/Dining room space. Master suite w/vaulted ceiling, double closets & private bath. 2nd floor laundry.

Lower level BR or FR. PINGREE GROVE $125,000

CUTE, CHARMING & COMFORT awaits you in this 2 bedroom 1.1 bath home with oversized garage. Home boasts hardwood floors; gas fire place; large eat-in kitchen; office area; first floor bedroom; master bedroom with private loft; first floor laundry and a large garage. Windows and siding new. Located on a corner lot. Short sale. SHABBONA $69,900

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 on 2nd level. DEKALB $134,700

CUTE & CLEAN!

LOADS OF SPACE!

BEAUTIFUL!

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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 $109,950

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 $139,900

BEAUTIFUL END UNIT! 3 bd/2.5 bath with LG stainless appls; granite countertops in kitchen and master bath. Beautiful light fixtures. Large master suite; 2nd flr laundry; open floor plan; full basement and 2 car garage. Rented until July 31, 2015. Buy now and live it in later. DEKALB $144,400

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SOLD

Elsner Realty

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

Your Full Time, Full Service Real Estate Professional DEKALB - MANY UPDATES!

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Serving N. Illinois Since 1980

DEKALB - CALL ME “HOME”

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GREAT NORTH SIDE HOME! Move-in-Ready! HW in LR and eat-in Kitchen, Fam. Rm. w/gas FP, Sunroom, & ½ Bath on first floor. Upstairs 4 BR including large MBR suite and 2 Baths. $172,000 MLS# 08812398

BEAUTIFUL HOME! Features include LR w/HW floors, Eat-in Kitchen, a FR addition, and a 3 Season Porch! New High Effic. Furnace. Newer windows and siding. Partially Fin. Bsmt.

All for just $118,900!

MLS# 08832703

DEKALB - TILTON PARK RANCH!

DEKALB - SOLD IN UNDER 60 DAYS!

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REMODELED! 3 BR home with NEW Kitchen, Flooring, Roof, Windows, HVAC, Patio, Driveway, and Sidewalks. Move in and Enjoy! $109,900 MLS# 08789920

ALL BRICK! Golf Course Ranch with Finished Walk-Out Lower Level.

Beautifully Rehabbed. SOLD FAST! Let Dennis SELL Yours! $211,900 MLS#08767567

DEKALB - GREAT INVESTMENT!

DEKALB - UPDATED 4 UNIT!

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4 UNIT IN HEART OF DEKALB! Located at 4th and Fisk. 2 Large Apts and 2 Small Apts. Possibly live in 1 unit and let the other 3 pay the mortgage, taxes, and utilities! $129,500 MLS# 08462728

GREAT 4 UNIT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! Newer roof, siding, windows, electrical, and plumbing. Ready to transfer ownership to YOU! Check it out! $139,900 MLS# 08795611

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