$265,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2025

1974 Rivers Dr Sycamore, IL 60178

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,332 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$199 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Highest and Best by 5pm April 10th. Offers presented April 10th 6pm. Get the country feel with this charming 3 bedroom 1.5 bath ranch home located on a spacious 132x150 well landscaped lot. When entering the living room you will be met with a large cheery picture window. The big vintage eat in kitchen opens to the family room that creates easy flow for entertaining and access to the patio. The open basement has great potential for future finishing and storage. Additional highlights include a two car attached garage and newly installed vinyl siding. This home is located in unincorporated Sycamore which means no transfer taxes and lower property taxes, convenient to schools shopping, the own of Sycamore and Dekalb.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Watson

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475070870 Listed on: 03/26/2025

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

James Stehlin

Real Broker LLC License #475199168

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,763

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 132x150

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,332 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,763

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

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: 1973
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Rented
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1332
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 265000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

  • Middle/Junior School District: 427

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 132X150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4763.04
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2025
Closed on
May 6, 2025
Sold by
Blaser Karen Ann and Hipps Karen Ann
Bought by
Johnson Tyler and Blum Mckenna
Seller's Agent
Nancy Watson
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
James Stehlin
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Views
40

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.17%
Original Mortgage
$257,050
Outstanding Balance
$257,050
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$12,778
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Executors Deed $265,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $257,050 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Sold $265,000 0.0% $199 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $265,000 -- $199 / 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 $4,763 $73,500 $18,021 $55,479
2023 $4,763 $67,117 $16,456 $50,661
2022 $4,478 $61,558 $15,093 $46,465
2021 $4,265 $57,790 $14,169 $43,621
2020 $4,183 $56,370 $13,821 $42,549
2019 $4,089 $55,135 $13,518 $41,617
2018 $3,990 $53,462 $13,108 $40,354
2017 $3,860 $51,346 $12,589 $38,757
2016 $3,729 $49,004 $12,015 $36,989
2015 -- $46,121 $11,308 $34,813
2014 -- $43,796 $10,738 $33,058
2013 -- $44,635 $10,944 $33,691
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12321812

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-30-228-002