O'Neil Property Group
Live DeKalb listings updated daily from the MLS — plus what local buyers should know before making a move.
Luxury is relative to its market, and in DeKalb the top of the market starts around $400K — roughly 1.5 times the citywide median. What that buys here is the point: the Krpan-built homes of Bridges of Rivermist, fully optioned new construction, custom builds on premium lots, and acreage properties at the city’s edges. These are the largest, newest, best-sited homes in a city of 40,000, at prices that would be mid-market anywhere east of Route 47. For buyers who care about space and finish more than a zip code, DeKalb’s top end is one of the quietest good deals on the corridor.
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 2,500 to 3,500+ square feet, three-car garages, finished basements, and premium lots — cul-de-sacs, water views, open-space backings, or acreage. Construction runs from mid-2000s custom to brand-new Finney builds. Finish quality varies more than in cookie-cutter markets, which rewards buyers who tour widely before committing.
Bridges of Rivermist anchors this segment on the northwest side — its mid-2000s customs and new Finney phases produce most of DeKalb’s $400K+ sales. Beyond it, the upper market is scattered: Greenwood Acres’ largest homes, edge-of-town acreage in Afton and DeKalb townships, and occasional historic properties near the Ellwood House district. Inventory is thin — a handful of listings at any time — so the pipeline matters as much as the current MLS page.
Comps above $400K are sparse here, so both sides need an agent who can build the valuation case from scratch — that protects buyers at appraisal and sellers at list. If nothing active fits, price a custom build: at this budget, Finney Homes can deliver a fully specified new home, and we negotiate builder incentives as part of representation.
The luxury buyer pool in DeKalb is small but real — university leadership, physicians, data-center and logistics management, and locals trading up. Homes priced on evidence sell; homes priced on aspiration sit visibly. Sellers get the truth from us before listing, and buyers get a standing watchlist — at this end of the market, the right home appears a few times a year, not weekly.
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.
