$200,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025

1038 Commercial St Sycamore, IL 60178

2 Beds
1 Bath
869 Sq Ft
7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$230 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming ranch home in the heart of Sycamore, this home was completely rehabbed from top to bottom 2018-2019 before current Seller purchased. Upon entering you are greeted by a large great room, all updates flooring, and lighting thru-out, white cabinets in kitchen by J & K cabinetry offering soft close drawers and doors, Granite countertops and high end stainless appliances. Two bedrooms, a fully remodeled bath and a separate utility/mechanical room with side entrance (washer/dryer stay). The home has updated electric, plumbing, and hot water heater. Also exterior siding was replaced at time of rehab. The high efficiency furnace and a/c were also added along with energy efficient windows. The current owner added a new foundation to the fantastic 1+ Car garage, Also, they added a large shed for additional storage! Large yard with mature trees and retaining walls in front, added by owner, perfect for planting! Enjoy lovely Sycamore with its charming downtown, shopping, restaurants, festivals, and walk to grade school! Easy access to Rt. 64 and I88. A perfect place to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Collingbourne

RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles License #475142210 Listed on: 02/17/2025

RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Harden

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL License #475138447

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,562

Year Built

  • Built in 1956 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 869 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Southeast Elementary School
  • Sycamore Middle School
  • Sycamore High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,562

Year Built

Built in 1956 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 869
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 209000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Southeast Elementary School
  • High School: Sycamore High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sycamore Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 427

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.172
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3561.52
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2025
Closed on
Apr 27, 2025
Sold by
Contreras Saul and Contreras Kayla
Bought by
Harden Ann Louise
Seller's Agent
Michelle Collingbourne
RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
Buyer's Agent
Ann Harden
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
List Price
$214,999
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,999
-6.98%
Views
122
Current Estimated Value
$201,884

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,884
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.97%
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Outstanding Balance
$8,044
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$193,840

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2020
Closed on
Feb 5, 2020
Sold by
Park Avenue Properties
Bought by
Contreras Saul
Seller's Agent
Carrie Williamson
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Collingbourne
RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$123,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-12.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.84%
Original Mortgage
$118,894
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2018
Closed on
Mar 26, 2018
Sold by
Smith Roy Edwin
Bought by
Park Avenue Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Diane Hammon
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Sue Englert
Elm Street, REALTORS
List Price
$32,500
Sold Price
$32,600
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
98.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2016
Sold by
Robert I Smith Estate
Bought by
Smith Trust
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
Warranty Deed $200,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $123,000 None Available
Deed $33,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $10,000 New Conventional
Open $189,359 FHA
Previous Owner $118,894 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $200,000 -4.3% $230 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Price Changed $209,000 -2.8% $241 / Sq Ft
02/17/2025 02/17/25 For Sale $214,999 +74.8% $247 / Sq Ft
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Sold $123,000 -12.1% $142 / Sq Ft
01/27/2020 01/27/20 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2020 01/06/20 For Sale $139,900 +329.1% $161 / Sq Ft
03/26/2018 03/26/18 Sold $32,600 +0.3% $38 / Sq Ft
03/12/2018 03/12/18 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2018 03/10/18 For Sale $32,500 0.0% $37 / Sq Ft
03/10/2018 03/10/18 Price Changed $32,500 -7.1% $37 / Sq Ft
02/28/2018 02/28/18 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2018 02/25/18 For Sale $35,000 -- $40 / 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 $3,562 $49,041 $12,329 $36,712
2023 $3,562 $45,880 $11,534 $34,346
2022 $3,534 $43,787 $11,008 $32,779
2021 $3,970 $41,690 $10,481 $31,209
2020 $3,399 $35,232 $10,154 $25,078
2019 $3,284 $33,754 $9,728 $24,026
2018 $1,077 $10,867 $9,200 $1,667
2017 $2,854 $28,263 $13,373 $14,890
2016 $2,756 $26,563 $12,569 $13,994
2015 -- $24,944 $11,803 $13,141
2014 -- $24,008 $11,360 $12,648
2013 -- $24,879 $11,772 $13,107
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12275363

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-207-008