NOT LISTED FOR SALE

148 Nichols Dr Sycamore, IL 60178

Estimated Value: $292,643 - $300,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,359 Sq Ft
$218/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2022

Last sale price $245,000 $180 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,151/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Ranch Style House
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near a park
  • 3-minute walk to Wetzel Park

About This Home

As of July 2022

Adorable all-brick ranch home is nestled in unincorporated Sycamore in a well-established community with nearby park! The white porch, full view storm door and oval glass insert front door welcome you into the open Living & Dining Room. Eye-catching 3-globe chandelier and built-in China hutch with glass doors create an inviting eating space. The kitchen showcases white cabinetry, appealing neutral countertops, built-in oven, stainless steel backsplash and wood laminate flooring. There is a linen closet and full bath with hanging glass lit globes and tub/shower with glass door that are conveniently shared by the 3 bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring under the carpeting! The bonus lower-level basement was just painted and comes equipped with new carpeting. Enjoy the Family Room's Franklin wood burn stove, wall mounted bookshelves and abundance recessed lighting! The Office accommodates in-home work space and an e-learning environment, including a 6'x5' walk-in closet! Another fine feature of the basement is the full bath, presenting wood laminate flooring, extra wide shower with glass doors, oval beveled glass mirror, brush nickel high arched faucet and complimenting vanity light bar. Laundry area offers both gas and electric dryer hook up, and a utility sink. Sump pump with battery backup provides peace of mind. Architectural roof shingles were NEW in 2020. Exterior trim and shutters were NEWLY PAINTED in 2020. There is a backyard patio with lots of open green space! 1+ car garage with glass block window, concrete driveway and a side apron that allows for additional parking are more added features. This lovely all-brick home displays new black coach lighting and a white porch offering A+ curb appeal. Welcome to 148 Nichols Drive in Sycamore and "love where you live!"

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Miller

Hometown Realty Group License #475128979 Listed on: 04/13/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Gretchen Weber

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475176079

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,571

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 135
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,359 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Blinds
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Partially Carpeted
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Sycamore Middle School
  • Sycamore Middle High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,571

Year Built

Built in 1960

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: 1960
  • Age: 61-70 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-In Oven, Range Hood, Water Softener Rented, Electric Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 650
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Some Window Treatment, Dining Combo, Some Storm Doors
  • LivingArea: 1359
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Rented, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Office, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2009
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1359
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1359
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1359
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Square Footage Comments: Finished sq. ft. in the basement is an estimate.
  • Total Sq Ft: 2718
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 709
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1359
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 245000
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Level
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Side Apron, Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 135
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3570.58
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2022
Closed on
Jul 12, 2022
Sold by
Juanita Judge Trust
Bought by
Heffron Patrick B and Heffron Rachel E
Seller's Agent
Kelly Miller
Hometown Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Weber
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2%
Current Estimated Value
$296,161

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,161
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.02%
Original Mortgage
$220,500
Outstanding Balance
$211,651
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$87,402

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2012
Sold by
Judge Juanita
Bought by
Judge Juanita and Judge Trust
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
Heffron Patrick B $245,000 Klein Stoddard Buck & Lewis Ll
Judge Juanita -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Heffron Patrick B $220,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2022 07/12/22 Sold $245,000 0.0% $180 / Sq Ft
06/01/2022 06/01/22 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2022 05/27/22 Price Changed $245,000 -2.0% $180 / Sq Ft
04/26/2022 04/26/22 For Sale $250,000 +2.0% $184 / Sq Ft
04/23/2022 04/23/22 Off Market $245,000 -- --
04/20/2022 04/20/22 Price Changed $250,000 -2.7% $184 / Sq Ft
04/13/2022 04/13/22 For Sale $257,000 -- $189 / 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 $6,017 $84,197 $15,372 $68,825
2023 $6,017 $76,885 $14,037 $62,848
2022 $3,469 $70,517 $12,874 $57,643
2021 $3,571 $66,201 $12,086 $54,115
2020 $3,611 $64,574 $11,789 $52,785
2019 $3,629 $63,160 $11,531 $51,629
2018 $3,681 $61,243 $11,181 $50,062
2017 $3,748 $58,820 $10,739 $48,081
2016 $3,843 $56,137 $10,249 $45,888
2015 -- $52,835 $9,646 $43,189
2014 -- $50,171 $9,160 $41,011
2013 -- $51,132 $9,335 $41,797
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11374422

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-29-228-006