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Live DeKalb listings updated daily from the MLS — plus what local buyers should know before making a move.
The two-story is DeKalb’s family workhorse — the plan that filled Heatherstone, Kensington Pointe, Hidden Grove, Devonaire Farms, and The Knolls during the subdivision years, and the plan Finney Homes is building new at Bridges of Rivermist today. The format’s appeal is durable: bedrooms upstairs, living space down, a basement below for the third act. In DeKalb the price spread is what stands out — late-90s two-stories from the high $200s, 2000s builds through the $300s, and new construction from around $370K. Buyers comparing against the Fox Valley are typically looking at a full price tier of savings for the same silhouette.
Looking for help narrowing down your search? Call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995 for a personalized list of homes that match your budget and priorities.
Active listings pulled directly from the MLS.
Expect 1,600 to 2,900 square feet, three to five bedrooms up, two-and-a-half baths, and a two-car attached garage — the standard suburban package. Devonaire Farms plans run 1,783 to 2,992 square feet; the Eagle-built neighborhoods cluster slightly smaller. Primary suites and second-floor laundry become standard in the 2010s stock and in new construction.
The two-story belt wraps the city’s south and west sides, built in waves: The Knolls and Heatherstone (late 90s–early 2000s), Devonaire Farms and Heartland Fields (mid-2000s), Kensington Pointe and Hidden Grove (2010s), and Bridges of Rivermist (mid-2000s custom through current new builds). Later waves bring newer mechanicals and open plans; earlier waves bring mature trees and slightly lower prices. Commuters favor the southern subdivisions for Peace Road access to I-88.
Shop mechanical vintage as hard as floor plan: furnace, roof, and windows from 2015 beat granite counters from 2015. In multi-offer situations — common on well-priced two-stories — a clean inspection strategy and flexible closing date often beat raw price. We will tell you which levers matter on each specific listing.
This is the deepest slice of DeKalb inventory, which makes it the best place to be choosy — hold out for the lot, the mechanicals, and the layout that actually fit. It is also where move-up sellers and first-time sellers overlap; if you are selling one two-story to buy another, we coordinate both sides of that move constantly and can map the timing for you.
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.
