$235,000
1306 N 1st St, Dekalb, IL 60115

About this home

Beautifully updated ranch home offering modern finishes and comfortable living throughout. The bright and spacious living room features large front windows that allow natural light to pour in, along with wood laminate flooring and updated overhead lighting. The upgraded kitchen is both stylish and functional, complete with stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, white cabinetry, upgraded lighting, and matching wood laminate flooring that flows seamlessly through the space. The full bathroom features a vanity with granite countertops, shower/tub combo and ceramic tile. The primary bedroom offers generous closet space and plenty of natural light, while two additional bedrooms provide flexible living space for family, guests, or a home office. Numerous improvements have been made throughout the home, including a newer roof, furnace and hot water heater, siding with a beautiful stone front accent, and an updated electrical system with upgraded fuse box. The oversized detached 2.5-car garage is a standout feature, offering both heating and air conditioning, perfect for year-round use as a workshop, hobby space, or additional storage.


3 bed
1 bath
1,064 sqft
0.16 acres
Single fam
Built 1955
2 car
A/C
Your payment
$1,344/mo at 4.375%
You save $401/year compared to a new mortgage.

FHA loan: $103,538 at 4.38%
Gap loan: $0
Payment details
Home price
$235,000

Down payment
$131,461

Total loan (4.38%)
$103,538
FHA loan (4.38%)
$103,538
Gap loan (7.13%)
$0

Term
21 yrs 11 mo

Tax rate

× $235,000 = $6,251/yr

Premium

Include loan insurance
Usually required for down payments under 20%
Fees
Water/sewer
Electricity
Internet
Gas
Neighborhood
FAQ

Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.

To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

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When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Mar 25, 2026 11:45 am
Listing agent: Melissa Mobile (815) 501-4011
Listing provided courtesy of: Hometown Realty Group, (815) 991-9293
Details provided by MRED and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #12593391
Payment calculations are estimates and exact amounts will be confirmed by your agent.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Mar 26 2026 - 07:13. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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