950 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
4 beds · 2 baths · 1,858 sqft
This home is a MUST SEE! IT IS PRICED TO SELL! Beautiful historic home, close to everything you could possibly want or need. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs, a loft area which could be used as a play area or a home office space, it has a large built-in bookcase and an updated bathroom including a new shower, all rooms have just just painted. All the upstairs rooms have individual thermostats, making the upstairs more energy efficient. There is also A HUGE built in Linen closet and access to additional storage. There are an additional 2 bedrooms on the main level and another full bath. The Living room, includes a brick fireplace with built-in bookcases on both sides and beautiful Hardwood floors are thru much of the main level. The original wood trim and beautiful wood doors are still there adding so much character to this home. The kitchen was just updated in 2024, it includes a large pantry. New windows were installed in 2021 through most of the house. The furnace was replaced in 2019 and the central air was replaced in 2023. The Roof was replaced in 2020. The basement is partially finished and includes a large family room area, also a large separate storage/workshop space and a separate area for the laundry room and even more additional storage. The basement was professionally waterproofed in 2018. This home is ready for your personal touches to make it yours. The back of the house includes an inclosed porch/mudroom. There is a separate 2 car garage with exterior stairs going up to a workspace or studio. The elementary school is within walking distance. INVESTORS this house is 3 minutes from NIU and 5 minutes Northwestern Hospital. The big items are done, Windows, Roof, A/C, Furnace, and professional waterproofing.
Source: MRED #12290842
All values shown are estimated costs / mo.
Source: Public records
Source: MRED #12290842
To qualify, you must meet the current FHA or VA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50%. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.
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Investors
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To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 620, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.
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