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About this home
Excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity in DeKalb! This well-situated two-flat features upper and lower units, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, creating flexible living options and strong rental potential. Set on a nice-sized lot, the property includes a backyard patio and an oversized detached 2.5-car garage, which could provide additional income potential or valuable owner storage. A new roof in 2023 adds peace of mind, while the walkable location near town and a nearby park delivers everyday convenience in a desirable DeKalb setting. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio or live in one unit while renting the other, this property is full of opportunity.
Maplewood, located between Annie Glidden Road and Lucinda Avenue, is a residential and campus-adjacent DeKalb neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the NIU Convocation Center and the stretch of Lucinda Avenue nearby, where game-day foot traffic meets casual eateries and campus energy. Ellwood House Museum, the Egyptian Theatre, and the DeKalb Farmers’ Market serve as cultural pillars tied closely to daily routines. Sidewalks and mature maples frame a calm streetscape, while nearby bike routes connect to larger green corridors. Parks and open lawns shape an outdoors-forward rhythm without feeling remote. The mix of smaller apartment buildings and single-family streets keeps the architecture varied and grounded.