$330,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2025

1020 Michael St Sycamore, IL 60178

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,744 Sq Ft
9,927 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$189 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Property is near a park
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to this inviting 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offering comfort, functionality, and style in a desirable established neighborhood. Step onto the welcoming front porch, perfect for morning coffee, and enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees. Inside, the main floor features a convenient laundry room, spacious family room with wood burning fireplace, a large bedroom, and a bright kitchen that opens to the back deck-ideal for entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk in closet and full bathroom. The partially finished basement adds additional living or hobby space, while the fenced-in backyard provides privacy and room for play. Additional highlights include a 2-car plus garage and ample storage. This home is ready and waiting for its next chapter!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie McCormick

American Realty Illinois LLC License #475186254 Listed on: 09/03/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

David Coovert

Home Zone Realty Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,858

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 9,927 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 84x84x120x127
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,744 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • North Elementary School
  • Sycamore Middle School
  • Sycamore High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener Leased

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Hickory Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,858

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Hickory Terrace
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Rented
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 1744
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: North Elementary School
  • High School: Sycamore High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sycamore Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2279
  • Lot Dimensions: 84X84X120X127
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7858
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2025
Closed on
Sep 9, 2025
Sold by
Wakefield Ryan and Wakefield Lisa
Bought by
Wakefield Lisa
Seller's Agent
Carrie McCormick
American Realty Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
David Coovert
Home Zone Realty Inc
List Price
$348,500
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,500
-5.31%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
741.05%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2015
Closed on
Oct 30, 2015
Sold by
Schneider Eric L and Schneider Kimberly M
Bought by
Wakefield Ryan and Wakefield Lisa
Seller's Agent
Melissa Mobile
Hometown Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Alison Rosenow
American Realty Illinois LLC
List Price
$204,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-7.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2012
Closed on
Jul 26, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Schneider Eric L and Schneider Kimberly M
Seller's Agent
Jill Jacobsen-Haka
J.Jill Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Wayne Reuter
RE/MAX Excels
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$150,450
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,450
-2.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.93%
Original Mortgage
$120,360
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2012
Sold by
Dekalb County Sheriff
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2009
Sold by
Paulsen Trust
Bought by
Paulsen Pete and Paulsen Beth M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $190,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $150,500 --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $120,360 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $330,000 -4.2% $189 / Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Price Changed $344,500 -1.1% $198 / Sq Ft
09/06/2025 09/06/25 For Sale $348,500 +83.4% $200 / Sq Ft
10/30/2015 10/30/15 Sold $190,000 -5.0% $109 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/28/2015 09/28/15 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2015 09/23/15 Price Changed $199,900 -2.4% $115 / Sq Ft
08/28/2015 08/28/15 For Sale $204,900 +36.2% $117 / Sq Ft
07/30/2013 07/30/13 Sold $150,450 -2.9% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/21/2013 05/21/13 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2013 05/14/13 Price Changed $154,900 0.0% $89 / Sq Ft
05/14/2013 05/14/13 For Sale $154,900 -3.8% $89 / Sq Ft
05/03/2013 05/03/13 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2013 04/26/13 For Sale $161,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
04/17/2013 04/17/13 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2013 04/16/13 For Sale $161,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
04/02/2013 04/02/13 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2013 03/13/13 Price Changed $161,000 -7.4% $92 / Sq Ft
02/08/2013 02/08/13 Price Changed $173,900 -2.8% $100 / Sq Ft
01/08/2013 01/08/13 Price Changed $178,900 -10.5% $103 / Sq Ft
12/04/2012 12/04/12 For Sale $199,900 -- $115 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,760 $100,511 $20,698 $79,813
2023 $7,760 $91,783 $18,901 $72,882
2022 $7,409 $84,182 $17,336 $66,846
2021 $7,046 $79,029 $16,275 $62,754
2020 $7,532 $77,086 $15,875 $61,211
2019 $7,421 $75,397 $15,527 $59,870
2018 $7,311 $73,109 $15,056 $58,053
2017 $7,153 $70,216 $14,460 $55,756
2016 $7,005 $67,012 $13,800 $53,212
2015 -- $63,070 $12,988 $50,082
2014 -- $59,890 $12,333 $47,557
2013 -- $61,037 $12,569 $48,468
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12462461

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-29-148-008