NOT LISTED FOR SALE

227 N Cross St Sycamore, IL 60178

Estimated Value: $196,000 - $234,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
974 Sq Ft
$220/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 18, 2016

Last sale price $113,000 $116 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,455/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Detached Garage
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of March 2016

Charming two-story home in downtown Sycamore! Walk to Pumpkin Fest, Sycamore Theater, Sycamore Lake and more! Grab a cup of coffee down the street and stroll historic downtown or relax on the deck. Original woodwork and hardwood floors blend old world charm with many modern updates. Newer kitchen and bath, deck, & porch. Nice, deep lot with plenty of room to spread out. Well-maintained home. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nate Shields

eXp Realty, LLC - Schaumburg Listed on: 10/23/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Lacefield

Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,795

Year Built

  • 1889

Lot Details

  • 10,019

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $2,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,795

Year Built

1889

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: Unknown
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: U
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1889

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X4, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 974

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Block
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch
  • Acreage: 0.2397

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 427
  • Junior High Dist: 427

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: .2397 ACRES
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0632104016

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2804.74

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2015
Closed on
Mar 18, 2016
Sold by
Berkshire Timothy J and Berkshire Denise M
Bought by
Seisser Katherine L
Seller's Agent
Nate Shields
eXp Realty, LLC - Schaumburg
Buyer's Agent
Judy Lacefield
Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$113,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-5.83%
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$214,625

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,625
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.10%
Original Mortgage
$107,350
Outstanding Balance
$86,965
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,705
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
Seisser Katherine L $113,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Seisser Katherine L $107,350
Previous Owner Berkshire Denise M $10,000
Previous Owner Berkshire Timothy J $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Sold $113,000 -5.8% $116 / Sq Ft
11/27/2015 11/27/15 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2015 10/23/15 For Sale $120,000 -- $123 / 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 $3,795 $52,515 $12,309 $40,206
2023 $3,795 $47,954 $11,240 $36,714
2022 $3,600 $43,982 $10,309 $33,673
2021 $3,405 $41,290 $9,678 $31,612
2020 $3,349 $40,275 $9,440 $30,835
2019 $3,287 $39,392 $9,233 $30,159
2018 $3,220 $38,197 $8,953 $29,244
2017 $3,126 $36,686 $8,599 $28,087
2016 $3,033 $35,013 $8,207 $26,806
2015 -- $32,953 $7,724 $25,229
2014 -- $31,292 $7,335 $23,957
2013 -- $31,892 $7,476 $24,416
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09071169

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-104-016