$260,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2025

1044 Townsend St Sycamore, IL 60178

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,292 Sq Ft
6,752 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Loft
  • Living Room
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Located in Sycamore and within walking distance to downtown, this RARE 4-bedroom, 3-bath Cape Cod offers 1,292 square feet of finished living space, including a upper in-law suite with separate utilities and dual-zoned HVAC. The main level features three bedrooms, one full bath, a spacious kitchen, and new carpet throughout (2024). Built-in storage can be found in the bedrooms, adding functionality and charm. Upstairs, the in-law suite includes one bedroom, one bath, a kitchenette, and LVP flooring-providing a private and comfortable space for extended family or guests and perfect for multigenerational living or college students! Recent updates include a new roof and siding (2021), a new water heater (2019), and a new furnace (2020). A large 2.5-car garage offers additional space for parking, storage, or hobbies. Enjoy flexible living options in a convenient location! A home like this is hard to find!!! 5 minute drive to I-88. Sycamore schools!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Weber

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475176079 Listed on: 04/14/2025

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Ratliff

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475199242

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,335

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x135

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,292 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,335

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1292
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Loft
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1292
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1292
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X135
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5335
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Thomas R Piazza Ii 2023 Trust and Piazza Thomas R
Bought by
Sliger Jared
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Weber
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Ratliff
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
6.12%
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$258,465

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,535
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.87%
Original Mortgage
$255,290
Outstanding Balance
$253,816
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$4,649

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2006
Sold by
Bond Shari R
Bought by
Piazza Thomas R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,500
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2005
Sold by
Sosin Howard S
Bought by
Piazza Thomas R and Bond Shari R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $260,000 Baird & Warner Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $178,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $255,290 FHA
Previous Owner $147,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Sold $260,000 +6.1% $201 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2025 04/14/25 For Sale $245,000 -- $190 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $5,335 $63,857 $12,329 $51,528
2023 $5,335 $59,741 $11,534 $48,207
2022 $5,332 $57,016 $11,008 $46,008
2021 $5,170 $54,286 $10,481 $43,805
2020 $5,074 $52,592 $10,154 $42,438
2019 $4,964 $57,019 $9,728 $47,291
2018 $4,500 $51,421 $14,047 $37,374
2017 $4,338 $48,954 $13,373 $35,581
2016 $4,150 $46,010 $12,569 $33,441
2015 -- $43,206 $11,803 $31,403
2014 -- $41,584 $11,360 $30,224
2013 -- $43,092 $11,772 $31,320
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12337440

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-205-009