$240,000
SOLD AUG 30, 2024

220 May St Sycamore, IL 60178

3 Beds
1 Bath
840 Sq Ft
8,233 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$286 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Air
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Shed
  • Humidifier
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of August 2024

Say Hello to this adorably renovated (2021) DOLLHOUSE right in the heart of Sycamore! This 3 bed 1 bath charmer is sure to please! Step right into the kitchen with its new black stainless appliances, trendy butcher block countertops, Bead Board ceiling, new hardware and light fixtures. This home showcases 2 bedrooms on the main floor and a loft- style primary bedroom upstairs. You'll also enjoy new doors, an updated bath with a smart mirror, new flooring,carpet and a useable, stylish basement with new washer/dryer. Peace of mind is yours to keep with roughly 60 years left on your metal roof that boasts an 80 year lifespan. A brand new shed out back is ready for your lawn equipment and a extended height 2 car garage will be perfect to home your vehicles. Conveniently situated within walking distance to Rotary Park and downtown Sycamore and just minutes to I-88, dining and shopping, this stunningly cute home is the perfect fit! The home is offered with a 14 month home warranty to ensure the experience is enjoyable and worry-free for its new buyer. Welcome home to friendly Sycamore!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Weber

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475176079 Listed on: 07/10/2024

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Bryan

Flatland Homes, LTD License #471006224

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,212

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 8,233 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x165

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 840 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • West Elementary School
  • Sycamore Middle School
  • Sycamore High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,212

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 840
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: None
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 235000
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete,Shared
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.189
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X165
  • 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: 4212
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2024
Closed on
Aug 29, 2024
Sold by
Smith Glen
Bought by
Pfundstein Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Weber
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Buyer's Agent
Sara Bryan
Flatland Homes, LTD
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.13%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$240,498

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$498
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2021
Closed on
Jun 22, 2021
Sold by
Hardesty Bruce M and Hardesty Donna M
Bought by
Smith Glen
Seller's Agent
Jerri Nelson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Weber
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
3.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.66%
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Warranty Deed $240,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $140,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $126,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2024 08/30/24 Sold $240,000 +2.1% $286 / Sq Ft
07/13/2024 07/13/24 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2024 07/09/24 Price Changed $235,000 0.0% $280 / Sq Ft
04/23/2024 04/23/24 For Sale $235,000 +67.9% $280 / Sq Ft
07/07/2021 07/07/21 Sold $140,000 +3.7% $108 / Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale $135,000 -- $104 / 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 $4,212 $57,558 $9,559 $47,999
2023 $4,212 $52,560 $8,729 $43,831
2022 $4,000 $48,207 $8,006 $40,201
2021 $4,366 $45,256 $7,516 $37,740
2020 $3,727 $44,143 $7,331 $36,812
2019 $3,659 $43,175 $7,170 $36,005
2018 $3,586 $41,864 $6,952 $34,912
2017 $3,485 $40,208 $6,677 $33,531
2016 $3,384 $38,373 $6,372 $32,001
2015 -- $36,116 $5,997 $30,119
2014 -- $34,295 $5,695 $28,600
2013 -- $34,952 $5,804 $29,148
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12037034

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-129-006