NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Ellen St Sycamore, IL 60178

Sycamore Area

Estimated Value: $281,000 - $344,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
7,623 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 4, 2025

Last sale price $304,000

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,110 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Home fronts a stream

About This Home

As of April 2025

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED- HIGHEST & BEST DUE MARCH 12TH AT 8:00 PM. This beautiful duplex is located near downtown Sycamore! Built in 2006, it has separate utilities, meters, HVAC, electrical, etc. Unit 257 has many updates: A/C (2022), Washer & Dryer (2023), Carpet, flooring, doors, blinds (2025). Unit 259 has had a long-term tenant for over 14 years who would like to stay. Live in one half and rent the other, or maximize profits, and rent both units. Each ranch unit offers open living space, vaulted ceilings, and an abundance of windows. The property is located on a spacious lot overlooking the creek. It is on a quiet cul de sac and is within walking distance to the park and near shopping, restaurants, and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Grant Montgomery

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475158346 Listed on: 03/11/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Sjostrom

Compass License #475174444

Compass

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,426

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 96.70
  • Home fronts a stream

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Water Views
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,426

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

7,623 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Washer,Dryer,Dishwasher,Central Air Conditioner,Garage/Space,Laundry Hook-Up,Cathedral Ceilings
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Dishwasher,Central Air Conditioner,Garage/Space,Laundry Hook-Up,Cathedral Ceilings

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70 X 96.70
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7426
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: No
  • Type-Multi: 2 Flat

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Sycamore, IL

  • Roberto Morales-Corona Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Roberto Morales-Corona

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (224) 427-6956

    65 Total Sales

    1 in Sycamore

    $219,000 Price

    Roberto Morales-Corona
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  • Elissa Jarke Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Circle

    Elissa Jarke

    Century 21 Circle

    (779) 212-7341

    56 Total Sales

    9 in Sycamore

    $110K - $405K Price Range

    Elissa Jarke
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  • Nicholas Rhoads Real Estate Agent - HomeSmart Connect LLC

    Nicholas Rhoads

    HomeSmart Connect LLC

    (815) 981-4286

    59 Total Sales

    3 in Sycamore

    $380K - $419K Price Range

    Nicholas Rhoads
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  • Jane Mitchell Real Estate Agent - John R Wood Properties

    Jane Mitchell

    John R Wood Properties

    (239) 360-6063

    12 Total Sales

    4 in Sycamore

    $135K - $180K Price Range

    Jane Mitchell
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  • Agata Kusak Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Inspire

    Agata Kusak

    Keller Williams Inspire

    (224) 328-3559

    69 Total Sales

    1 in Sycamore

    $150,000 Price

    Agata Kusak
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  • Ben Broughton Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Connections II

    Ben Broughton

    RE/MAX Connections II

    (815) 923-3225

    252 Total Sales

    1 in Sycamore

    $430,000 Price

    Ben Broughton
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Sold $304,000 +6.7% --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $285,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Grant Montgomery

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (630) 377-1771

    66 Total Sales

    Grant Montgomery
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  • Ryan Sjostrom Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Ryan Sjostrom

    Compass

    (630) 660-2367

    79 Total Sales

    Ryan Sjostrom
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12307631

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-127-040

Illinois DeKalb County Sycamore 60178

257 Ellen St, Sycamore, IL

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