NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26894 Il Route 23 Sycamore, IL 60178

Estimated Value: $310,000 - $397,829

4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Last Sold May 12, 2023

Last sale price $350,000

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,358/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Mature Trees
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Loft

About This Home

As of May 2023

Country living close to town!!! Unincorporated Sycamore = lower taxes! So much larger than it looks!!! Welcome home to this unique cape cod home on a half acre lot. The spacious living room features a large bay window. Adjoining the living room is the dining area, which leads to the kitchen ~ great layout for entertaining! The kitchen has LVP flooring, mosaic tile backsplash, and abundant cabinetry with pull-outs and organizers. Convenient 1st floor laundry closet, 1st floor bedroom, and 1st floor full bath ~ ideal for anyone needing one-level living!!! The 2nd floor features a loft area, three additional bedrooms, and a beautifully updated full bath with a gorgeous step-in shower. Finished lookout basement offers even more living space. With private exterior access, the basement could make a perfect in-law suite, featuring a brand new 2nd kitchen, a brand new full bathroom, the laundry/utility room, and a large open family room area which could function as a 5th bedroom. Two-car insulated and heated garage is attached to home by a breezeway with a Trex path. Driveway was resealed in 2021. Beautiful half acre backyard is surrounded by peaceful country scenery, and features a large attached deck, plus a detached deck with a pergola. Huge 12x20 garden shed with a loft! Ideally located within a couple miles of the elementary and middle schools, grocery stores, and restaurants. Only about a 5 minute drive to historic downtown Sycamore! This one won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Leonard

Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC License #475122634 Listed on: 02/16/2023

Co-Listed By

Suzi Warner

Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC License #475138157

Last Buyer's Agent

Betty Ebert-Rylko

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #471001462

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 207x100x147x208
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Pergola
  • Breezeway

Schools

  • North Elementary School
  • Sycamore Middle School
  • Sycamore High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,283

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Loft
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Lookout
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens, Breezeway
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 350000
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Pergola, Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Heating: Electric, Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Private 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

  • Elementary School: North Elementary School
  • High School: Sycamore High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sycamore Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 427

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Water Heater

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 207X100X147X208
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4283.2
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2023
Closed on
May 12, 2023
Sold by
Underwood Harold R and Underwood Leona J
Bought by
Ward Tyler S and Williams Brittany D
Seller's Agent
Sarah Leonard
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Betty Ebert-Rylko
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Views
425
Current Estimated Value
$369,207

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,207
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.83%
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Outstanding Balance
$325,812
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,445
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ward Tyler S $350,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ward Tyler S $332,500
Previous Owner Underwood Harold R $136,370
Previous Owner Underwood Harold R $54,000
Previous Owner Underwood Harold R $148,000
Previous Owner Underwood Harold R $23,500
Previous Owner Underwood Harold R $190,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2023 05/12/23 Sold $350,000 0.0% --
03/24/2023 03/24/23 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2023 02/16/23 For Sale $350,000 -- --
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 $4,783 $85,252 $12,046 $73,206
2023 $4,783 $71,704 $11,000 $60,704
2022 $4,495 $65,765 $10,089 $55,676
2021 $4,283 $61,739 $9,471 $52,268
2020 $4,203 $60,221 $9,238 $50,983
2019 $4,109 $58,902 $9,036 $49,866
2018 $4,013 $57,115 $8,762 $48,353
2017 $3,884 $54,855 $8,415 $46,440
2016 $3,753 $52,352 $8,031 $44,321
2015 $3,618 $49,273 $7,559 $41,714
2014 $3,618 $46,789 $7,178 $39,611
2013 $3,618 $47,686 $7,316 $40,370
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11720643

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-21-100-005