Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments
124 E Lincoln Hwy,
Dekalb, IL 60115
$1,450
1 Bed
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1217 Blackhawk Rd
1217 Blackhawk Rd,
DeKalb,
IL
60115
2 Weeks Ago
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About 1217 Blackhawk Rd DeKalb, IL 60115
1217 Blackhawk Rd is ready for your visit. Schedule a time to check out the current floorplan options. This community offers a selection amenities and features. These include: high-speed internet access, smoke free options, and convenient on-site parking options. The team of leasing professionals is ready and waiting to take you for a tour. Contact us or drop by to check the current floorplan availability and find your new home at 1217 Blackhawk Rd.
1217 Blackhawk Rd is an apartment community located in DeKalb County and the 60115 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Range
- Refrigerator
1217 Blackhawk Rd,
DeKalb,
IL
60115
DeKalb earned the nickname "Barb City" long before Northern Illinois University reshaped its identity, and today those two chapters coexist in a compact, walkable city about 65 miles west of Chicago. Founded in 1856, the city made its mark as the birthplace of commercial barbed wire, and that agricultural heritage still threads through local culture alongside the academic energy NIU brings to campus and downtown alike. Northern Illinois University, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, and Meta's data center are major employment anchors, giving the city an economic foundation that extends well beyond its college-town reputation.
Life here spreads across several distinct pockets: the Downtown Lincoln Highway corridor draws those who want live performances at the 1929-era Egyptian Theatre and quick access to independent shops, while the Ellwood Historic District offers tree-lined streets and stately architecture.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| DeKalb | DeKalb, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $802 | $802 |
| 1 Bedroom | $894 | $897 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,100 | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,236 | $1,238 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 24.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 51 min | 29.9 mi |
1217 Blackhawk Rd is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Northern Illinois University. It is also near Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee C.C., Sugar Grove.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
342 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
306 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
547 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,083 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K
84 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
39 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Walkability Near 1217 Blackhawk Rd DeKalb, IL 60115
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
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Some Public Transit
Transit
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Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
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Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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What is a Sound Score Rating?
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1217 Blackhawk Rd
DeKalb, IL 60115