$180,000
SOLD SEP 15, 2014

118 Center Cross St Sycamore, IL 60178

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,666 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$68 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

9 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

Historic Sycamore home built in 1870 by Civil War General E.F. Dutton. 2,666 SQ FT, 2 staircases, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces (2 are Victorian marble). 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths up, 1 half bath down. Large 1st floor laundry room, updated kitchen and baths, new shingled roof 2013. Large wrap around front porch. Formal Victorian living room, separate dining room, family room and home office on main floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Broderick

Metro Realty Inc. License #471014867 Listed on: 07/06/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Rosenow

American Realty Illinois LLC License #471001608

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,015

Year Built

  • 1870

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

  • 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
  • Basement Cellar

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

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: 100+ Years
  • 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: 1870
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 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, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • 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
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • 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, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • 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

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: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

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: 0632305014

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4936.56

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
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$217,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.91%
Current Estimated Value
$303,804

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,804
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$195,300
Outstanding Balance
$175,178
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$131,170

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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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $217,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $195,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $183,870 VA
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: MRD08664045

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-156-002