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$1,200 / Month

511 S 3rd St

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DeKalb, IL 60115

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    921 sq ft

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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $1,200 deposit

Welcome to this charming duplex located in the heart of Dekalb IL. This inviting residence, on the first floor, offers 921 square feet of comfortable living space. This one bedroom, one bathroom unit come swith a washer and dryer in the basement. Ideally located. Just a short walk to down town Dekalb consisting of small shops, dinners and bars or a five minute drive to NIU. In addition to a large peaceful park a block away Parking is included: one of two space on the driveway in the back. There is additional street parking that is free.

511 S 3rd St is a townhome located in DeKalb County and the 60115 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $1,200

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Townhome Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Contact

  • Listed by Anthony
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City - Dekalb

Located 65 miles west of Chicago, DeKalb, Illinois combines small-town charm with the academic energy of Northern Illinois University. The historic "Barb City" features 44 public parks spanning over 700 acres, including the River Heights Golf Course and Hopkins Park Pool. Nature enthusiasts appreciate the walking and biking paths along the Kishwaukee River.

Downtown DeKalb showcases the Egyptian Theatre, an architectural landmark from 1929 that continues to host performances and events. The area offers diverse housing options, from established neighborhoods near NIU to newer apartment communities throughout the city.

DeKalb's heritage as the birthplace of barbed wire meshes with its evolving present, exemplified by Meta's data center development. The city maintains strong connections to both its agricultural roots and modern commerce along Route 23.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Northern Illinois University
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Kishwaukee College
Drive: 15 min 7.8 mi
Waubonsee C.C., Sugar Grove
Drive: 30 min 21.5 mi
Waubonsee C.C., Plano Campus
Drive: 47 min 33.8 mi
511 S 3rd St is within 4 minutes or 1.6 miles from Northern Illinois University. It is also near Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee C.C., Sugar Grove.
Schools
South Prairie Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
306 Students
Nearby
Lincoln Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
291 Students
Attendance Zone
Huntley Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
934 Students
Attendance Zone
De Kalb High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,083 Students
Attendance Zone
St Mary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
204 Students
Nearby
Camelot Schools-Dekalb Campus
Private Elementary School
Grades K
84 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

511 S 3rd St is near Chicago/Rockford International, located 39.6 miles or 54 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Elburn Station
Drive: 27 min 16.7 mi
La Fox Station
Drive: 34 min 20.1 mi
Geneva Station
Drive: 38 min 24.6 mi
Plano Amtrak Station
Drive: 48 min 30.5 mi
Big Timber Road Station
Drive: 49 min 30.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago/Rockford International
 Drive: 54 min 39.6 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 511 S 3rd St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Eagle Center
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Junction Center Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Glidden Crossing
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
511 S 3rd St has 3 shopping centers within 2.5 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
NIU Observatory
 Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Midwest Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 10 min 6.1 mi
511 S 3rd St has 2 parks within 6.1 miles, including NIU Observatory, and Midwest Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
511 S 3rd St is 3.4 miles and a 6 minute drive from Kishwaukee Community Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Batavia
Drive: 55 min 36.0 mi
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield
Drive: 51 min 36.9 mi
511 S 3rd St is 36.0 miles from Fermi National Accelerator Lab Batavia, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield.

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