# 226 W Locust St, Dekalb, IL 60115

> **TL;DR:** 8bd/3ba residential multi family, $217,499 ($99/sqft), built 1950, 2,198 sqft. Est. $1,163/mo. Listed 52 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $217,499 |
| Price/sqft | $99 |
| Bedrooms | 8 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full |
| Square Feet | 2,198 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Lot Size | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Property Type | Residential Multi Family (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 52 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,100 |
| Estimated Insurance | $63 |
| **Total** | **$1,163** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1950
- 0.22 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Exceptional 7-unit Student Housing Investment opportunity located just steps from Northern Illinois University. This is a rare chance to acquire a high-performing, income-producing asset in one of the area's most consistently in-demand rental markets. Strategically positioned near campus, the property benefits from strong student rental demand, attractive cash flow potential, and long-term investment stability. Whether you are looking to expand your portfolio or secure a turnkey multifamily asset in a proven location, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for both immediate income and future appreciation.

## Location

- **Address:** 226 W Locust St, Dekalb, IL 60115
- **County:** De Kalb
- **Coordinates:** 41.932268, -88.755778
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.932268,-88.755778

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Mitchell Cohen
- **Brokerage:** Cove Realty Inc.
- **Phone:** 8474363551
- **Broker Phone:** 8474363551
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/226-W-Locust-St_Dekalb_IL_60115_M85373-85705?f=listhub&s=NYSMLS&m=11906221&c=propsimple)

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**MLS#:** 11906221 | **Updated:** 2026-09-17
**Source:** listhub

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