NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Somonauk St Sycamore, IL 60178

Estimated Value: $360,000 - $429,082

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,149 Sq Ft
$95/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2021

Last sale price $363,000 $87 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,817/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Charley Laing Memorial Park

About This Home

As of September 2021

Historic Four Square Home in downtown Sycamore! Enjoy a front row seat to the Sycamore Pumpkin Parade AND many other community events, shops and restaurants. This historic home features 4000+sqft of finished living w/many updates and improvements over the years. There are 4 spacious bedrooms + finished attic/bonus room on the 3rd level, plus, 2.5 baths w/roughed in plumbing in the basement. Larger Detached 2.5 Car Garage (600+sqft). Full-fenced backyard w/large deck, built in garden boxes and perennial gardens. Recent updates include newer windows, new vinyl plank floors (main level) and fresh paint. Recent improvements-New zoned HVAC 2020 and low maintenance gutters w/guards. Updated lighting, newer sump pump, water heater, reverse osmosis for drinking water, stainless steel appliances and more! First floor includes-updated kitchen w/custom painted cabinetry, large mudroom, formal dining room, great room w/gas log fireplace, sitting room and all seasons porch. This home has tons of storage throughout, walk-in closets and built-in cabinetry. 2nd level includes 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and convenient 2nd floor laundry. Find the secret door that leads to a full finished attic/bonus room. Full basement w/roughed in plumbing & built-in sauna "as-is". offering additional storage. Property is Broker-Owned.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alison Rosenow

American Realty Illinois LLC License #471001608 Listed on: 05/27/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Kari Christensen

Providence Residential Brkrge License #475191188

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110x108
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,149 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sauna
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,283

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 4149
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Office, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Attic
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4149
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Crawl,Bathroom Rough-In
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 4149
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1762
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: upper level sqft includes 2nd & 3rd level finished attic combined
  • Total Sq Ft: 5911
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1762
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2210
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1939
  • Bedroom 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • MRD_MBB: Full,Tub & Separate Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X28
  • Bedroom 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Flooring: Vinyl
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • List Price: 367900
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Dual
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 427

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2844
  • Lot Dimensions: 110X108
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7282.84
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2024
Sold by
Childs Noel and Childs Kari
Bought by
Noel And Kari Childs Trust and Childs
Current Estimated Value
$395,771

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2021
Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Rosenow Brian T and Peruna Trust
Bought by
Childs Noel and Childs Kari
Seller's Agent
Alison Rosenow
American Realty Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kari Christensen
Providence Residential Brkrge
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$363,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-3.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.48%
Original Mortgage
$344,850
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2012
Closed on
Mar 8, 2012
Sold by
Regions Bank
Bought by
Rosenow Brian T
Seller's Agent
Cheri Moyers
Elm Street REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Alison Rosenow
American Realty Illinois LLC
List Price
$176,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$24,000
13.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2011
Sold by
Dekalb County Sheriff
Bought by
Regions Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2010
Sold by
Carnahan Reed L
Bought by
Carnahan Reed L and Lahey Sheila

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2005
Sold by
Carnahan Reed L
Bought by
Carnahan Reed L and Lahey Sheila

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Noel And Kari Childs Trust -- None Listed On Document
Childs Noel $363,000 Attorney
Rosenow Brian T $200,000 --
Regions Bank -- --
Carnahan Reed L -- --
Carnahan Reed L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Childs Noel $344,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2021 09/15/21 Sold $363,000 -3.2% $87 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale $375,000 +87.5% $90 / Sq Ft
03/09/2012 03/09/12 Sold $200,000 +13.6% $60 / Sq Ft
02/29/2012 02/29/12 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2012 02/15/12 For Sale $176,000 -- $53 / 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 $8,615 $110,865 $23,492 $87,373
2023 $8,615 $101,237 $21,452 $79,785
2022 $7,146 $81,400 $19,675 $61,725
2021 $7,373 $76,418 $18,471 $57,947
2020 $7,283 $74,540 $18,017 $56,523
2019 $7,176 $72,907 $17,622 $55,285
2018 $7,069 $70,694 $17,087 $53,607
2017 $6,916 $67,897 $16,411 $51,486
2016 $6,774 $64,799 $15,662 $49,137
2015 -- $60,988 $14,741 $46,247
2014 -- $57,913 $13,998 $43,915
2013 -- $59,022 $14,266 $44,756
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11102581

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-402-011