1230 Mason St., DeKalb, IL 60115

WOW! Beautifully updated! A true 5 bedroom home. Fifth bedroom is on the first level and has full bath: perfect to use as an in-law suite. The recently updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, quartz countertops and tile backsplash. A newer French door off the eating area leads you to the over-sized party Trek deck equipped with built-in gazebo. You will enjoy the large fenced in yard which currently has a a raised vegetable garden and play area (equipment can remain). Adjacent to the kitchen is the family room where the fireplace (recently retiled) is the focal point. A bay window, darker hardwood and white tiled fireplace make this room very inviting. The laundry room which is off of the kitchen has a door exiting to the deck. It has been stylishly decorated with ship lap. When you enter the front door the living room and dining rooms are flanking. The entry has wainscotting and built-in seating. On the second level there are four bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a trey ceiling, walk-in closet with custom shelving and a beautifully updated Pottery Barn style luxury bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Three additional generously sized bedrooms and full bath with double bowl sink and linen closet complete the second level. You will fully appreciate the recently finished basement in 2019 which has a new sump pump with battery back-up and was water proofed before finishing. It has a separate room designated as an in home office which has been double insulated for sound proofing. The recreational area has a built-in cabinet with counter, storage and beverage cooler; a half bath and great storage room lined with shelving. This home is technically a "smart home". The lights, appliances, nest thermostat and ring doorbell can be controlled through Alexa or similar product. Other recent updates are: roof 2014, french doors 2015, ac 2018, furnace 2019, trec deck 2018. DeKalb is home to Northern Illinois University. Facebook is building a data center and will be employing 1000 construction workers and 100 permanant jobs with planned growth in the coming years. Ferrara Candy Company is building a facility that will employ 1000 people. This beautiful home is not far off of I-88 (easy access on and off) and close to the Northern Illinois Univerity campus. DeKalb is the place to be!