$600,000

17128 Lukens Rd Sycamore, IL 60178

Estimated payment $3,689/month

Total Views 12,271
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,923 Sq Ft
$312 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Wood Flooring
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • 4.01 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Mud Room

About This Home

Welcome to your dream retreat-a beautifully restored farmhouse set on 4 picturesque acres in the northern part of Sycamore. Offering the perfect balance of timeless charm and modern convenience, this unique property invites you to embrace a peaceful, sustainable lifestyle just minutes from downtown Sycamore and I-88. Wake up to the sounds of nature, gather fresh eggs from your own chickens, and harvest vegetables from the garden for breakfast. Spend quiet evenings on the front porch with a good book and a glass of tea, watching vibrant sunsets paint the sky. After a long day, unwind in your vintage clawfoot tub, filled with fresh well water-pure and rejuvenating. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom during a comprehensive renovation in 2020 including: A stunning kitchen with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, oversized farmhouse sink, stainless-steel appliances, and stylish lighting. Refinished hardwood floors upstairs and new luxury flooring downstairs, new HVAC, water heater, ductwork, energy-efficient windows, and more. Every update was made with comfort, efficiency, and quality in mind, all while preserving the character and craftsmanship. Outside, the land is equally impressive-sun-kissed, fertile, and ready for your vision. Whether you dream of expanding your homestead, cultivating crops, or simply enjoying open space and fresh air, the possibilities here are endless. Located on a low-traffic road with low taxes and within the highly desirable Sycamore school district, this property offers exceptional value and a rare lifestyle opportunity. Ready to plant your roots in something truly special? Your peaceful, healthier way of living starts right here. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind home.

Listing Agent

Nicholas Rhoads

HomeSmart Connect, LLC. License #475200895 Listed on: 05/27/2025

HomeSmart Connect, LLC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,850

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 4.01 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 6.68 x 343.32 x 498.9 x 350 x 498.967
  • Poultry Coop
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,923 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • North Grove Elementary School
  • Sycamore Middle School
  • Sycamore High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,850

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 1923
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • List Price: 600000
  • OtherStructures: Barn(s), Poultry Coop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit, In Bathroom
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: North Grove Elementary School
  • High School: Sycamore High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sycamore Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 427

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.01
  • Lot Dimensions: 6.68 X 343.32 X 498.9 X 350 X 498.967
  • Lot Size: 4.0-4.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4850
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $5,119 $77,708 $33,387 $44,321
2023 $5,119 $70,960 $30,488 $40,472
2022 $4,850 $65,083 $27,963 $37,120
2021 $4,651 $61,099 $26,251 $34,848
2020 $4,577 $59,597 $25,606 $33,991
2019 $5,001 $58,291 $25,045 $33,246
2018 $4,396 $56,522 $24,285 $32,237
2017 $4,276 $54,285 $23,324 $30,961
2016 $4,158 $51,809 $22,260 $29,549
2015 -- $48,762 $20,951 $27,811
2014 -- $46,304 $19,895 $26,409
2013 -- $47,191 $20,276 $26,915
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $600,000 +24.7% $312 / Sq Ft
05/14/2024 05/14/24 Sold $481,000 +1.3% $250 / Sq Ft
04/08/2024 04/08/24 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2024 04/03/24 For Sale $475,000 +161.9% $247 / Sq Ft
06/18/2019 06/18/19 Sold $181,344 +0.8% $104 / Sq Ft
05/07/2019 05/07/19 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2019 04/19/19 For Sale $179,900 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $481,000 Baird & Warner Title
Special Warranty Deed $181,344 Fidelity National Title
Sheriffs Deed $208,250 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $374,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $174,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,277 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $236,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12327431

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-13-300-005