NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 Center Cross St Sycamore, IL 60178

Estimated Value: $295,000 - $319,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,666 Sq Ft
$114/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 27, 2020

Last sale price $217,000 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,285/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Detached Garage
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Breakfast Room
  • 4-minute walk to Citizens Memorial Sports Complex

About This Home

As of April 2020

ONE-OF-A-KIND in walking distance to downtown Sycamore Events, Shops, Restaurants and more! This gem features 2,666 SQ FT, w/2 staircases, hardwood floors, detailed trim and moldings & 3 gorgeous fireplaces. 4 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths with newer kitchen, 1st floor laundry room, office, dining, sitting room, and great room. Many improvements include: updated kitchen & baths 2018, shingled roof 2013, newer flat roof 2018-2019, mostly new windows 2016, new a/c & heating vent-less wall units 2018, refrigerator 2014, & upgraded public sewer line 2017. This home was featured in the "historic homes" tour for Sycamore in 2016 which was built in 1870 by Civil War General E.F. Dutton. Enjoy the character, charm and remarkable history of this home which exceeds expectations w/the modern updates and improvements made in recent years. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alison Rosenow

American Realty Illinois LLC License #471001608 Listed on: 02/06/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Allison Dominguez

eXp Realty, LLC - Schaumburg License #475166607

eXp Realty, LLC - Schaumburg

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,015

Year Built

  • 1870

Lot Details

  • 6,098

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Dual Sinks
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Cellar

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $3,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,015

Year Built

1870

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: Unknown
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: U
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1870

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan, Fan-Attic Exhaust
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Decorative Only
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished, Cellar, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 11X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 11X07, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2666
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles), Rubber
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch
  • Acreage: 0.145

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Zoned, Other
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 427
  • Elementary School: West Elementary School
  • Middle School: Sycamore Middle School
  • High School: Sycamore High School
  • Junior High Dist: 427

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70X90
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0632156002

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6176.80

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2020
Closed on
Apr 13, 2020
Sold by
Altenhoff Joel Raymond and Altenhoff Kristina
Bought by
Nguyen Joshua A and Nguyen Amy J
Seller's Agent
Alison Rosenow
American Realty Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
Allison Dominguez
eXp Realty, LLC - Schaumburg
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$217,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.91%
Total Days on Market
29
Current Estimated Value
$303,995

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,995
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.81%
Original Mortgage
$195,300
Outstanding Balance
$175,178
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$128,817

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2014
Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Swedberg John L
Bought by
Altenhoff Joel Raymond
Seller's Agent
Melanie Broderick
Metro Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Alison Rosenow
American Realty Illinois LLC
List Price
$182,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.38%
Original Mortgage
$183,870
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nguyen Joshua A $217,000 Attorney
Altenhoff Joel Raymond $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nguyen Joshua A $195,300
Previous Owner Altenhoff Joel Raymond $183,870
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2020 04/27/20 Sold $217,000 -0.9% $81 / Sq Ft
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2020 02/28/20 For Sale $219,000 0.0% $82 / Sq Ft
02/20/2020 02/20/20 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2020 02/06/20 For Sale $219,000 +21.7% $82 / Sq Ft
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Sold $180,000 -1.1% $68 / Sq Ft
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2014 07/06/14 For Sale $182,000 -- $68 / 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 $7,015 $84,921 $14,600 $70,321
2023 $7,015 $77,546 $13,332 $64,214
2022 $6,740 $71,124 $12,228 $58,896
2021 $6,442 $66,771 $11,480 $55,291
2020 $6,363 $65,130 $11,198 $53,932
2019 $6,270 $63,703 $10,953 $52,750
2018 $6,177 $61,770 $10,621 $51,149
2017 $6,043 $59,326 $10,201 $49,125
2016 $5,919 $56,620 $9,736 $46,884
2015 -- $53,289 $9,163 $44,126
2014 -- $50,602 $8,701 $41,901
2013 -- $51,572 $8,868 $42,704
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10630472

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-156-002