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688 Fox Hollow

DeKalb, IL 60115

4 beds
4 baths
2,840 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$137 per sqft
1995 build
– on site

Discover peace and privacy in this beautifully crafted custom home nestled on a serene half-acre wooded lot complete with walking paths and a meandering creek. This thoughtfully designed residence offers a main-level primary suite and showcases impressive, upgraded millwork throughout-including stately pillars and custom built-ins. The step-down living room features a cozy fireplace and opens to a formal dining room with a custom pass-through butler's pantry. The bright, airy kitchen is a chef's dream with an abundance of cherry cabinetry, a tile backsplash, and a generous pantry closet. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, offering ample room for family or guests. The fully finished (partial) basement with crawl space, expands your living area with a wet bar, recreation room, full bathroom, additional bedroom, and a versatile flex room-perfect for a home office, theater, gym, or playroom. New HVAC and water heater in 2018. All this within short distance to Northern Illinois University (NIU), while still enjoying the tranquility of a wooded retreat. Schedule your showing today; this one won't last long!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Redfin Corporation as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12392258 —

The Building

Year Built:

1995
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick, Wood Siding
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Finished, Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Window Features:

Screens

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Office
Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Main Level

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2840

Location

Directions:

W of 1st St, S of Hilcrest
Location:

85464

The Property

Parcel Number:

0815254002
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Wooded, Rear of Lot, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
Lot Size Dimensions:

0.47
Lot Size Acres:

0.47
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Creek

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

7946.72

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Schools

Elementary School:

Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary School District:

428
Middle Or Junior School:

Clinton Rosette Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

428
High School:

De Kalb High School
High School District:

428

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Fox Hollow
Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$389,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,087
Taxes	$662
Insurance	$107
Utilities	$190 See report
Total	$3,046/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/12/25 Jun 12, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$389,900	57.5% (12.0% / YR)
5/15/25 May 15, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED
9/19/24 Sep 19, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED

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This house located in Rolling Crest, DeKalb, IL 60115 is currently for sale for $389,900. 688 Fox Hollow is a 2,840 square foot house with 4 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 3 days. 688 Fox Hollow is in the Rolling Crest neighborhood of DeKalb and has a WalkScore® of 36, making it car-dependent.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Redfin Corporation, and Amy Gugliuzza as distributed by MLS GRID.

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