NOT LISTED FOR SALE

252 Charles St Sycamore, IL 60178

Estimated Value: $324,000 - $402,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,280 Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 07, 2021

Last sale price $275,000 $121 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,798/month

Highlights

  • Pool House
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Finished Attic
  • Sauna
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of June 2021

This historic Colonial Revival three story all brick home was constructed in 1918 by Bert Nelson, one of Sycamore's most prolific builders, for his own family. This three-story house combines the charm of curved arches, solid construction of a house with thick plaster walls, and hardwood flooring with later upgrades all the way from 200 amp electrical service to an added in-ground swimming pool, pool house with top balcony, a meditation garden, and large backyard filled with seasonal planting. You step into the entryway with redone stairway and a central carpet runner leading to second level. On the main floor you enter the living room, reading area, dining room, kitchen with a darling breakfast alcove, and enclosed side-porch area through curved archways. There is even a master suite with dressing room, vanity, and multiple closets that opens to large adjacent bathroom with wonderful black and white checkered ceramic tile flooring and a large newer shower with all-glass front. The newer gas hot water boiler provides quiet, efficient, even heat throughout the house. There are 3 bedrooms on the second floor and a finished attic bedroom with amazing hidden storage spaces on both sides of this spacious bedroom. In the basement there is a well-kept sauna, large room with boiler at one end, a laundry area, toilet and shower, and a room with a wall of storage cupboards with bookcases lining 2 walls that used as an office. Seldom do you fine so much usable space in the basement of an older home.

Last Listed By

Linda Tillis

Willow Real Estate, Inc License #475080090 Listed on: 04/25/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,988

Year Built

  • 1915

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 255 x 80

Parking

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

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Play Room
  • Sauna
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Attic
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Pool

  • Pool House
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,988

Year Built

1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1915

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2280
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Play Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, In Ground Pool, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
  • List Price: 275000
  • OtherStructures: Pool House
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • 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: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 427

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.471
  • Lot Dimensions: 255 X 80
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7987.66
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2021
Closed on
Jun 2, 2021
Sold by
Self Robert T and Self Lois S
Bought by
Liesz Dennis and Liesz Diane
Seller's Agent
Linda Tillis
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Daniell Sanfilippo
Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
Sold Price
$275,000
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$364,877

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,877
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$172,523
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$192,354

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
Liesz Dennis $275,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Liesz Dennis $220,000
Previous Owner Self Robert T $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Sold $275,000 0.0% $121 / Sq Ft
04/25/2021 04/25/21 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2021 04/25/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/25/2021 04/25/21 For Sale $275,000 -- $121 / 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 $9,055 $116,187 $17,207 $98,980
2023 $9,055 $106,097 $15,713 $90,384
2022 $8,654 $97,310 $14,412 $82,898
2021 $8,235 $91,354 $13,530 $77,824
2020 $8,120 $89,108 $13,197 $75,911
2019 $7,988 $87,156 $12,908 $74,248
2018 $7,851 $84,511 $12,516 $71,995
2017 $7,657 $81,167 $12,021 $69,146
2016 $7,471 $77,465 $11,473 $65,992
2015 -- $72,908 $10,798 $62,110
2014 -- $69,232 $10,254 $58,978
2013 -- $70,558 $10,450 $60,108
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11065561

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-384-011