$294,500
SOLD FEB 21, 2025

229 Alfred Dr Sycamore, IL 60178

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,095 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$269 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Ranch Style House
  • Bonus Room
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to this cozy and stylish 3-bedroom ranch home, offering the perfect blend of comfort and modern convenience. Featuring beautiful wood floors throughout the main floor, updated bathrooms, and a sleek, updated galley kitchen. The basement has a laundry room with shower, family room and a bonus room. The exterior boasts new siding (2020), new exterior doors in front, and newer windows, providing both curb appeal and peace of mind. Relax or entertain in the fully fenced backyard, complete with a deck, patio, and pergola - ideal for outdoor gatherings or peaceful mornings. The attached, heated, oversized 2-car garage adds convenience and extra storage. This home is move-in ready. Located in unincorporated Sycamore (no transfer tax).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie McCormick

American Realty Illinois LLC License #475186254 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Rosenow

American Realty Illinois LLC License #471001608

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,309

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 105x155.6
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,095 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Sycamore Middle School
  • Sycamore High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased
  • TV Antenna

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,309

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
  • Age: Unknown
  • 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
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Rented
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1095
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, TV Antenna, CO Detectors, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1995
  • Basement Description: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 2190
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Blinds
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Dimensions: 105X155.6
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5309.14
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2015
Closed on
Jan 8, 2016
Sold by
Duff Mary E
Bought by
Hannan Ryan M
Seller's Agent
Nancy Edwards
Elm Street REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Joline Latimer
Northern Illinois Realty LLC
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-6.06%
Current Estimated Value
$305,509

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,509
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.02%
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2011
Sold by
English Mary E
Bought by
Duff Mary E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2007
Sold by
English James R
Bought by
English Mary E
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 $155,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $265,050 New Conventional
Previous Owner $124,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $45,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,600 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $20,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $294,500 -1.5% $269 / Sq Ft
01/25/2025 01/25/25 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $299,000 +92.9% $273 / Sq Ft
01/08/2016 01/08/16 Sold $155,000 -6.1% $142 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/14/2015 11/14/15 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2015 11/06/15 For Sale $165,000 -- $151 / 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 $5,309 $75,071 $16,140 $58,931
2023 $5,309 $68,551 $14,738 $53,813
2022 $5,037 $62,873 $13,517 $49,356
2021 $4,833 $59,025 $12,690 $46,335
2020 $4,755 $57,574 $12,378 $45,196
2019 $4,661 $56,313 $12,107 $44,206
2018 $4,567 $54,604 $11,740 $42,864
2017 $4,444 $52,443 $11,275 $41,168
2016 $4,322 $50,051 $10,761 $39,290
2015 $3,801 $47,107 $10,128 $36,979
2014 $3,801 $44,731 $9,617 $35,114
2013 $3,801 $45,588 $9,801 $35,787
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12272525

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-28-176-009