$238,000
SOLD JAN 5, 2026

126 E Kerr St Sycamore, IL 60178

3 Beds
1 Bath
725 Sq Ft
1947 Built

Recently Sold

$328 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio

About This Home

As of January 2026

Charming 3-Bedroom Home with Maintenance-Free Features! Step inside this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offering an open and inviting floor plan that blends comfort and convenience. The spacious living room (with freestanding electric fireplace cabinet) that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area, creating the perfect setting for daily living or entertaining. The oak kitchen features newer charcoal black stainless steel appliances, complemented by a deep charcoal stainless sink and modern faucet. Each bedroom offers generous closet space, providing plenty of storage. The separate dining area includes sliding patio doors leading to a 9x9 concrete patio, overlooking a fenced backyard-ideal for outdoor relaxation or gatherings. Just steps away, you'll find the 2-car attached garage with a newly resealed blacktop driveway. Enjoy the convenience of a first-floor laundry/utility room equipped with upper cabinets, washer and dryer, and an owned water softener. Situated on a nice corner lot, this home is close to downtown Sycamore, local shops, parks, and dining-a great blend of comfort, low maintenance and real estate taxes. *Broker Owned

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Edwards

Elm Street REALTORS License #471001383 Listed on: 10/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Brushaber

Patrick R. E. Group of IL License #471011997

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,387

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x135
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 725 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,387

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 725
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Water Heater-Electric
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: None
  • Management Contact Name: None
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x135
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3387
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2025
Closed on
Dec 30, 2025
Sold by
Edwards Randall S and Randall S Edwards Living Trust
Bought by
Ruiz Joshua
Seller's Agent
Nancy Edwards
Elm Street REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Brushaber
Patrick R. E. Group of IL
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$238,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.79%
Views
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
25.19%
Original Mortgage
$226,100
Outstanding Balance
$226,100
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$16,217

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2013
Sold by
Edwards Randall S
Bought by
Edwards Randall S and Edwards Nancy L
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $238,000 American Title Guaranty
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $226,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/05/2026 01/05/26 Sold $238,000 -0.8% $328 / Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2025 10/23/25 For Sale $239,900 0.0% $331 / Sq Ft
06/19/2023 06/19/23 Rented $1,500 0.0% --
06/13/2023 06/13/23 For Rent $1,500 +7.1% --
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Rented -- -- --
10/20/2021 10/20/21 For Rent $1,400 -- --
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 $3,452 $41,321 $12,329 $28,992
2023 $3,450 $38,657 $11,534 $27,123
2022 $3,450 $36,894 $11,008 $25,886
2021 $3,345 $35,127 $10,481 $24,646
2020 $3,283 $34,031 $10,154 $23,877
2019 $3,172 $32,603 $9,728 $22,875
2018 $2,753 $27,788 $14,047 $13,741
2017 $2,672 $26,455 $13,373 $13,082
2016 $2,579 $24,864 $12,569 $12,295
2015 -- $23,349 $11,803 $11,546
2014 -- $22,473 $11,360 $11,113
2013 -- $23,288 $11,772 $11,516
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12502041

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-257-008