O'Neil Property Group
Live DeKalb listings updated daily from the MLS — plus what local buyers should know before making a move.
A three-car garage is a genuine premium feature in DeKalb — the two-car standard dominated every construction wave here, so three-bay homes concentrate in specific places: the custom builds of Bridges of Rivermist, the larger plans in the newest subdivision phases, edge-of-town homes on bigger lots, and properties with detached or outbuilding storage. The buyers hunting this feature know exactly why: a work truck plus two dailies, a boat for Shabbona Lake, a project car, or straightforward storage in a climate that punishes anything left outside. Listings with real three-bay space draw their own dedicated audience the week they hit.
Looking for help narrowing down your search? Call or text Kealan at 630-425-8815 for a personalized list of homes that match your budget and priorities.
Active listings pulled directly from the MLS.
Expect this feature mostly above $350K in Bridges of Rivermist and on custom or edge-of-town properties, where lot widths allow it. On rural-fringe listings, a two-car attached plus a serious detached outbuilding is a common — and often better — configuration. Tandem third bays appear occasionally; confirm the actual dimensions rather than trusting the listing checkbox.
Browse every active DeKalb listing below — garage details sit on each listing card’s detail page. Because the MLS checkbox does not always distinguish true three-bay width from tandem space or oversized two-bays, we verify garage dimensions on paper and in person for clients who need the real thing. Fastest route: tell us your vehicles and gear, and we will shortlist only homes where they actually fit.
Measure twice: a nominal three-car bay can run under 30 feet wide, which fits three compacts and zero work trucks. Check door heights for lifted vehicles and small boats, electrical service if you charge an EV or run a shop, and municipal rules before assuming you can add an outbuilding in town. On acreage fringe properties, existing pole barns often out-value a third bay entirely.
If a three-bay is a hard requirement, the honest play in DeKalb is patience plus pipeline: true three-car homes list in the single digits per season. We track the Bridges of Rivermist and edge-of-town pipelines, and a Finney new build with a three-car option is often the fastest guaranteed path. Tell us the requirement and the timeline; we will map both routes.
Whether you are just starting your search or ready to schedule a showing, Kealan O’Neil is here to help you every step of the way.
