$226,000
SOLD DEC 30, 2014

242 E Becker Place Sycamore, IL 60178

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,500 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$90 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fenced Yard
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Butlers Pantry

About This Home

As of July 2021

Impeccably maintained 4 bed/ 2.1 bath home w/spacious & open floor plan. Light filled main floor features kitchen w/eating area/island, newer SS appliances, lrg. family room w/fireplace & bright sunroom w/amazing pond views. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms; xlrg master w/WIC; private ensuite w/dbl sinks, sep. shower & soaking tub. Heated 3 car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelley Lynch

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475127738 Listed on: 11/05/2014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Tillis

O'Neil Property Group, LLC License #475080090

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,579

Year Built

  • 2007

HOA Fees

  • $31 per month

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Tandem Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,579

Year Built

2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$31 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2007
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2007

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Dry, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Bathroom Rough-In
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 19X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler
  • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 19X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2500
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.21

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated, Tandem
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Annual
  • Assessment Includes: Scavenger
  • Assessment Association Fees: 369
  • Management Contact Name: KIM
  • Management Phone: 877-901-5151

Fee Information

  • Management Company: RESTON PONDS ASSOCIATION

Schools

  • School District: 427
  • Junior High Dist: 427

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X120
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0905402054

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6264

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
Jun 29, 2021
Sold by
Swanson Cynthia
Bought by
Scheen Clint M and Scheen Heather L
Seller's Agent
Tom Skora
RE/MAX Experience
Buyer's Agent
Cassandra Robbins
Hometown Realty Group
Sold Price
$325,000
Current Estimated Value
$417,654

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,654
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$319,088
Outstanding Balance
$295,905
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$102,523

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2017
Sold by
Quigley George
Bought by
Swanson Cynthia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,500
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2017
Sold by
Moreno Aaron and Moreno Rachel
Bought by
Swanson Cynthia and Quigley George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2014
Closed on
Dec 22, 2014
Sold by
Swanson Cynthia
Bought by
Moreno Aaron and Moreno Rachel
Seller's Agent
Kelley Lynch
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Linda Tillis
O'Neil Property Group, LLC
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$226,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,900
-9.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.50%
Original Mortgage
$180,800
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2012
Closed on
Jan 30, 2013
Sold by
Kramer Tracy L
Bought by
Swanson Cynthia
Seller's Agent
Jane Mitchell
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Buyer's Agent
Carrie Ottum
Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals
List Price
$237,950
Sold Price
$232,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,450
-2.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2007
Sold by
Wiseman Hughes Enterprises Inc
Bought by
Kramer Tracy and Kramer Cindy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $325,000 Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $240,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $226,000 --
Warranty Deed $232,500 --
Warranty Deed $274,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $319,088 FHA
Previous Owner $231,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $228,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $187,600 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $180,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Sold $325,000 +8.4% $132 / Sq Ft
05/11/2021 05/11/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2021 05/07/21 Price Changed $299,900 -14.3% $122 / Sq Ft
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale $349,900 +54.8% $142 / Sq Ft
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $226,000 -3.8% $90 / Sq Ft
11/25/2014 11/25/14 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2014 11/13/14 Price Changed $235,000 -6.0% $94 / Sq Ft
11/05/2014 11/05/14 For Sale $249,900 +7.5% $100 / Sq Ft
01/31/2013 01/31/13 Sold $232,500 -2.3% $93 / Sq Ft
10/25/2012 10/25/12 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2012 10/16/12 For Sale $237,950 -- $95 / 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 $9,579 $123,213 $16,003 $107,210
2023 $9,579 $113,259 $14,971 $98,288
2022 $9,548 $108,092 $14,288 $93,804
2021 $7,997 $89,979 $13,604 $76,375
2020 $7,831 $87,172 $13,180 $73,992
2019 $7,542 $83,514 $12,627 $70,887
2018 $7,438 $81,081 $14,042 $67,039
2017 $6,924 $74,565 $13,368 $61,197
2016 $6,647 $70,080 $12,564 $57,516
2015 -- $65,809 $11,798 $54,011
2014 -- $63,154 $11,355 $51,799
2013 -- $64,349 $11,767 $52,582
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08769740

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-402-054