Elsner Realty Home Tour Volume 6 Issue 1

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 6 Issue 1

815-756-1691

Sycamore 815-895-5345

Elsner Realty

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Jane Mitchell

Consider It Sold!

815-757-6633

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

DEKALB

$63,500

JaneMitchellC21@yahoo.com

DEKALB

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Elsner Realty

$315,000

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NEWLY UPDATED! 3 bedroom home with new flooring, fresh paint, 1st floor laundry/mud room just waiting to be yours!! 1st fl bedroom could be office/dining/playroom, large mud room too and 1 car garage!

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! Great opportunity in downtown Dekalb. Centrally located between 2nd & 3rd street this property consists of (2) different retail stores and 2 rental apts....CASH FLOW!

DEKALB

MAPLE PARK

$126,500

$289,900

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CAPE COD DOLL HOUSE! Adorable 3 bedrm home w/new carpet on 2nd floor, new kit flooring, new bathroom. Bedrm on each fl.

Backyd is a paradise, garden, firepit, shed & fenced yard.

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM RANCH HOME! 2350 sqft of luxury & privacy. Passive Solar Design & 2x6 construction used for energy savings. Skylight, 10’ ceilings, gas FP, whole house fan, solid surface counters/42” cabs, wine cooler.

WATERMAN

JUST LISTED - CALL FOR DETAILS

$105,000

TURN KEY OPPORTUNITY! Live in the country but w/ access to all the town amenities! Cute home w/ shed and large 2 car garage, full unfinished basement w/ finished room that could be add’l bedroom or playroom.

Text The Listing Code to 85377 for more Info & Photos

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SOLD

www.DennisBroker.com

Elsner Realty

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

Your Full Time, Full Service Real Estate Professional DEKALB - VICTORIAN!

815-739-5926 DMaak@aol.com

Cell:

Serving N. Illinois Since 1980

ELBURN - UPDATED RANCH!

ROCHELLE -1/2 ACRE LOT!

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STATELY 1904 VICTORIAN has some gorgeous originals plus many updates. The home is in need of some “love” to bring it back to its grand condition. 6BR/3BA with newer 3rd floor master suite. $189,000 MLS# 08874311

OPEN FLOOR PLAN, finished basement, screened porch, deck, and shed. 3BR/2BA near downtown Elburn and just minutes to the Metra station. Check it out! $155,000 MLS# 08889107

A LOT TO ENJOY inside and out! Formal LR + Fam Rm. w/FP, Eat-in Kitchen + Dining Room, 4BR 2.5 BA. Fin. Bsmt. Huge yard and deck, BB Court, Shed, New Roof! $164,500 MLS# 08839723

DEKALB - RANCH HOME!

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FULL OF SURPRISES! Great location. 2-3BR ranch with LR, Eat-in Kitchen and FR addition.

Finished Basement, 3 Season Room, Porch, Many Updates. Garage & Fncd Yd. $109,900 MLS# 08832703

CORTLAND - RANCH HOME!

Buyers are Waiting for Homes.

Call Dennis to List, Market & Sell Your Home.

815-739-5926

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NEW WINDOWS AND C/A in this 3BR/2BA home.

LR, Eat-in Kitchen, FR w/FP, and full bsmt. Great Fenced Yard w/Lg. Patio, trees, bushes, and shed! $144,900 MLS# 08848385

DEKLAB - JUST LISTED

DEKALB - GREAT INVESTMENT!

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DEN/FAMILY ROOM ADDITION in this 3BR Ranch. Eat-in Kitchen, 3 Season Room, Deck, Shed w/Elec., and Fenced Yd. A well maintained home! $99,900 MLS# 08903631

GREAT 4 UNIT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! Newer roof, siding, windows, electrical, and plumbing.

Ready to transfer ownership to YOU! Check it out! $129,500 MLS# 08795611

BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL RANCH in DeKalb. Well maintained 3BR ranch with newer siding, windows, and a new roof in 2015. Attached Garage, Nice Yard. Act Now! $104,900 MLS# 08890918

DEKALB - TILTON PARK RANCH!

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JUST TEXT DMAAK TO 85377

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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

$120,000

P245738

$99,900

P568710

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.

SHABBONA

$188,500

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.

STEWARD

SHABBONA

CAPE COD home with breezeway between garage and 2 car garageon a dead end street. Full 2nd story is master bedroom with half bath. Hardwood floors. Fenced yard.

DEKALB

$142,000

P112302 MOVE IN READY! New flooring in family room and re-surfaced fireplace Fully appliance kitchen Living/dining room combination with hardwood and great views! Enjoy your summer nights out in the 15X13 screen porch

CALL FOR DETAILS

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.

T11951839

www.Century21Elsner.com

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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 SYCAMORE

$236,500

ELBURN $23,500 PER ACRE

DEKALB

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• Custom Built by Local Builder • Well-Maintained One-Owner Home • 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full Baths • Appliances Included • Main Floor Laundry w/Washer & Dryer • Cul-De-Sac Lot in Popular Foxpointe Subdivision

• 16.7 Acres in Kane County • Build Your Dream Home • Gorgeous Country Setting • Beautiful Views • Kaneland School District • Convenient Location

• 3 Bedrooms / 1 Bath / Fireplace • New Carpet & Fresh Paint • Newer Roof, Furnace, C/A & More!

• Updated Bath w/Skylight • Range, Fridge, DW, Microwave, & W/D Included • Oversized 2+ Car Garage

DEKALB

DEKALB

DEKALB

$162,900

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• 4 Bedrooms / 2½ Baths • Wood-Burning Fireplace • Lots of Updates & Neutral Decor • Immaculate Condition • Oversized 2+ Car Garage • Fenced Yard w/Deck & Playset

$249,900

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• 4 Bedrooms / 3½ Baths / Office • Gorgeous Sunroom Addition • Kitchen w/Granite & Appliances • Finished Basement w/Rec Room, Wet Bar, Exercise Room & Full Bath • 3 Car Garage

$119,800

$195,000

JUST LISTED - CALL FOR DETAILS

• 4+ Bedrooms / 3 Full Baths • 2 Fireplaces / Volume Ceilings • Eat-in Kitchen w/SS Appliances • Finished English Basement • Deck & Fenced Yard • 2 Car Garage / Corner Lot

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 $320,000 SYCAMORE

SYCAMORE

$285,000 DEKALB

$199,900 DEKALB

$151,900

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4 CAR HEATED/CA GARAGE!

GREAT FLOOR PLAN!

LARGE LOT!

GREAT BACKYARD!

CHARMING & UPDATED 4BR 2.5BA Original woodwork, refinished HW floors, stained glass, builtins, 2 FP, sunroom, antique street paver patio/pergola. Must see!

Call or Text Liane 815-501-7798

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

Dazzling kitchen and luxurious master suite.

Call or Text 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

ALL READY TO MOVE IN! Well cared for 3 BR home located in a quiet cul-de-sac. Large backyard w/deck, patio, 6’ privacy fence, firepit & horseshoe pits!

Call or Text Liane 815-501-7798

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

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.

DEKALB CORTLAND

Text P623184 to 85377 for All Photos SYCAMORE SCHOOLS! NO SSA TAX! 3 BDR/2.1 BA - Huge Loft overlooks family room. 2 story volume entry, open staircase.

DEKALB

$129,950

DEKALB

$116,900

$197,500

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UPGRADES THROUGHOUT! 3 BDR/1 BA Bath remodeled down to the studs.

Custom closets. 26x26 garage.

CHARMING, CUTE & UPDATED! 3 BDR/2.5 BA - Hardwood throughout, custom built-ins, remodeled baths.

SYCAMORE $139,900

DEKALB

$139,500

$99,900

Text P599676 to 85377 for All Photos IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED! CUTE & CLEAN! 3 BDR/1.1 BA - Recent updates.

Large family room with WB fireplace.

Text P568728 to 85377 for All Photos CHARMING & SPACIOUS! 3 BDR/2 BA New bath, walk-out basement.

Fully applianced + washer/dryer.

Text P120591 to 85377 for All Photos BEAUTIFUL END UNIT! 3 BDR/2.5 BA - LG SS appls, granite.

2nd flr laundry, open plan, full basement.

Ann McCormick

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(630)803-4000

Elsner Realty

First-time Home Buyer Specialist!

CALL ANN TODAY TO START YOUR HOME SEARCH

DEKALB FOR RENT $1,200/MO

DEKALB

$99,900

IMMACULATE TOWNHOUSE! 2 bed/ 1.1 bath townhouse for rent.

Eat-in kitchen. Master bed with WIC. Semi-private patio with outdoor furniture.

CHARMING COTTAGE! 2 bed/1 bath in great location!

Improvements include refinished hardwood floors. Huge back yard.

Warm interior colors waiting for your personal touches!

Peggy Ireton,

SYCAMORE

$239,900

CUSTOM BUILT HOME! 3 bed / 2 bath home with partially finished basement. Kitchen has bay dinette area. Family room has hardwood & gas fireplace.

Oversized heated garage!

KIRKLAND

HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED! Nice home with 3 beds and newer siding, windows, roof, with new central air. Updates too numerous to list. Deck overlooks big backyard with garden.

Realtor®

815-751-4123 peggyireton@comcast.net

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

Dekalb

$109,000

P619478

$69,900

Sycamore

$189,000

Under Contract

Dekalb

Elsner Realty

$250,000

P120589

CHARMING BUNGELOW -UPDATED KITCHEN & BATH - NEW ROOF - VINYL -SIDING-2CAR GARAGE-FENCED YARD-FULL BASEMENT-C/ACOVERED PORCH & PATIO

STICKLEY ARTS & CRAFTS HOME built in 1914 GUMWOOD BEAMS-OAK FLOORS-SHADED PERGOLAWHITE PICKET FENCE-POTTING SHED - 2 GARAGES UPDATED ROOF & ELECTRIC-ONE OF A KIND HOME!

CHARMING CAPE COD HOME ON SPACIOUS WOODED LOT-1ST FLOOR BEDROOM & BATH - 3 FIREPLACES NEW FURNACE/A/C- -EXTERIOR RECENTLY PAINTED GAZEBO - PERFECT PLACE TO ENJOY MOTHER NATURE

Sycamore

Sycamore

Stillman Valley

$179,000

P281805

SPACIOUS TOWNHOME- READY FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY - FINISHED BASEMENT-2 MASTER BEDROOM SUITES - APPLIANCES-FURNACE 2014- 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY - PRIVATE PATIO- CLOSE TO DEKALB/NIU/PEACE ROAD

$194,500

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“THIS OLD HOUSE” FEATURES CARVED OPEN STAIRCASE-INLAID HARDWOOD FLOORS-SCREEN PORCH-NEW FURNACE 2014-NEW GARAGE W/BRICK PAVER DRIVEWAY-LOCATED IN HISTORICAL DISTRICT-WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN

$159,000

P653878

BEAUTIFUL UPGRADED RANCH - NEW WINDOWSHARDWOOD FLOORS-FENCED YARD- FINISHED BASEMENT - 3 BEDROOMS - 3 BATHROOMS - 2 CAR GARAGE - NEW SHED - REMODELED KITCHEN & BATH

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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

$179,900

CORTLAND

DEKALB

$198,000

STEWARD

$239,500

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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.

Call or Text CAROL 815-761-5796

WELL MAINTAINED, MODERN RANCH! 3 BDR/2 BA plus a partially finished basement. Rough-ins for 3rd bath and a bedroom. Newer roof, a wood burning fireplace,and a 3 season porch.

Call or Text CAROL 815-761-5796

RANCH WITH OPEN FLOORPLAN! Fireplace in the LR. Applianced kitchen with island. Dining room, sliders to patio and fenced yard. Master has W-I-C and bath. Bsmnt with family room, bath.

Call or Text CAROL 815-761-5796

FULLY RESTORED GRAND VICTORIAN! Old time craftsmanship w/modern updates. Full masonry construction.

54’ wrap around porch, HW floors, trim, restored stained glass windows & open stairway. 3 car garage.

Call or Text CAROL 815-761-5796

Gayle Wuori 815-757-1107

My First Priority is Your Satisfaction!

Elsner Realty

Email: gayle.wuori@century21.com

Broker Associate, GRI

UNDER CONTRACT

SO COMFORTABLE

SYCAMORE FARMETTE

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Call For Details

REMARKABLE HOME with great bones!

This outstanding house boasts large rooms throughout. Formal LV & DN rooms, large eat-in kitchen, office 4 big bedrooms (master is 14 x 24), 2.5 baths, basement & attic can be finished. 2 car garage, circular drive. So impressive and a great opportunity! $194,900

SO MUCH SPACE and a great floor plan.

This lovely cedar plank and brick ranch offers a 23x13 living room, family room with built-ins and fireplace, updated kitchen, 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths.

Finished basement with sound/video system, office/4th bedroom. 2.5 car garage, deck, shed. $164,900

GORGEOUS 4 ACRE FARMETTE has been beautifully remodeled. LV & DN rooms, library, FAM room, large KIT, 4 BED, 2 BA, 1st flr laundry. 3 car GAR, milk house, small barn. Lovely manicured lawn with many perennials.

All new windows/doors. Beautifully done crown molding, coffered and tray ceilings. $419,000

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1205 Bristol Drive West, Sycamore, IL 60178

Brad Larson 815-751-3202 brad@superiorhomeinspectionsil.com Lic. # 450010572

List of Services • Flexible Scheduling • Listing Inspections

www.superiorhomeinspectionsil.com

Doug Anderson 815-757-5869 doug@superiorhomeinspectionsil.com Lic. # 450010571

• Radon Testing • Home Maintenance Inspections • Onsite Reports

We inspect your home as if we were buying it!

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Sue Elsner

Managing Broker cell

Elsner Realty

815.739.8796

C21SElsner@aol.com

DEKALB

SYCAMORE

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DESIGNED TO ENJOY! Pristine 3 BR/2 Bath split ranch offering custom features throughout, including library shelving, volume ceilings, HW flrs & fin lookout bsmt w/home theatre, office/4th BR & full bath. Backs to farmfield w/big deck for private living $339,900

PRAIRIE STYLE RANCH ON POND! Details make the difference in this 3 BR/2 Bath home. Arched doorways, tigerwood flrs, brick FP, 3rd BR w/office/den option, 42” kitchen cabs w/SS & granite, lookout bsmt &1st flr laundry, sitting on a pond w/covered deck. $274,900

DEKALB

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DEKALB

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VACATION AT HOME! Offering an in ground pool & spa, fenced yard & backing to a golf course, this 4 BR/4 Bath home will keep you busy all summer, while the “to die for” gourmet kitchen, 2 FP’s & fin walk out bsmt gives you plenty to like inside! $324,900

OPEN CONCEPT! Fabulous design on this split ranch w/great room offering soaring ceilings, dramatic windows & FP, open to gourmet kitchen, private office (or formal DR) w/french doors & 1st Flr laundry w/dog wash tub!

Add your personal touch! $289,999

DEKALB

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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. $129,900

DEKALB

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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. $524,900

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

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Century 21 Elsner Happy Homeowner Huskie

Linda Tillis

815-751-3159

lindatillis@gmail.com

Designed and painted

by Linda Tillis

Call for any recent price reductions!

Wooded Sancutary Right In Town Dekalb

Sycamore

Brick Krpan ranch nestled back in 3 acres wooded setting.

Deck, sunroom, and patio span the back providing perfect view of acreage, little stream running thru private retreat near shopping.

Master suite: tray ceiling, beautiful bathroom, sliding glass door to 20‘ deck; four season sunroom.

Golf Course Properties

$266,000

Brick ranch, newly renovated kitchen and family room, corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, grand cooktop . Finished basement. Watch folks putt and drive from your back porch.

Dekalb

$430,000

Sycamore Public Course

Kishwaukee Country Club

Dekalb

Townhouse with 2 master suites, main level and upstairs, Fireplace, 20’ of sliding glas doors that open to 22’ x 12’ screened porch with skylights, expansive view of 11th hole at Kishwaukee Country Club golf course. Deer visit regularly.

Dekalb

$99,000

Classic bungalow with hardwood floors.

Summer breezes flow through the 18’ enclosed front porch, large fully fenced back yard. New roof, vinyl windows, new furnace, 2008. Cute as a button. 5 blocks from NIU.

NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 Basement Condos Southern View of Farm Field Move in September 2015.

Choose Options Now!

Somerset Farm 55+ Condo Community A Custom Experience Sycamore

$215,000

$133,500

Newly renovated ranch, tucked away in unique setting with mature trees, back up to far end of school, no neighbors to the rear, benefit from expansive view of wide open space you can enjoy without mowing or lawn care. First floor laundry, full finished basement with bath.

Builder : Brian Grainger 2 Non-Basement Condos Complete November 2015 Choose Options Now! 2/3 bedrooms, 2 baths, master bath with spacious no-step walk in, all ceramic shower.” Located off of Bethany Rd. just before Somonauk Rd.

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Carol Boesche 815.761.5796

Liane O’Keefe 815.501.7798

Linda Swenson 815.739.9582

Sue Elsner 815.739.8796 Managing Broker

Maria Peña-Graham 815.757.3529

Peggy Ireton 815.751.4123

Dennis Maakestad 815.739.5926

Ann McCormick 630.803.4000

Jane Mitchell 815.757.6633

Linda Tillis 815.751.3159

Gayle Wuori 815.757.1107

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