$479,900
PENDING

311 Alden Dr Sycamore, IL 60178

Estimated payment $3,470/month

Total Views 963
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,560 Sq Ft
$187 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Community Lake
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Property is near park
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

Stunning Two-Story Home with First Floor Primary Suite and Pond View in Sycamore! Experience exceptional living in this beautifully appointed two-story home, perfectly set amid abundant landscaping and a breathtaking pond ambiance. The backyard patio offers a serene outdoor retreat ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The main-floor Primary Suite is a true spa-like sanctuary, featuring a tray ceiling, dual sinks, a dedicated vanity area, and a luxurious whirlpool tub. Rich hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, enhancing the home's warmth and sophistication. The kitchen impresses with raised maple cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and a tiled backsplash-designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The dramatic family room showcases a soaring 16' vaulted ceiling and a fireplace with the option of wood-burning or glowing gas logs for cozy evenings. Elegant formal spaces include a Dining Room with oak hardwood flooring accented by inlaid cherry wood and crown molding, and a spacious Living Room with a bay window and 10' ceiling, offering additional versatile living space. A grand two-story foyer and open staircase warmly welcome you home. Upstairs, a generous 21' x 15' bonus room provides the perfect area for a media room, playroom, or home office. Additional highlights include a 2.5-car wide garage with extra 24'6" depth and major updates including siding and roof replacement in 2021 and the efficient, furnace was replaced in 2024. This exceptional Sycamore home combines timeless craftsmanship, modern updates, and a tranquil setting-truly a rare opportunity not to be missed

Listing Agent

Kimberly Vonderheide

O'Neil Property Group, LLC License #475207068 Listed on: 01/22/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,390

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81.39x150x85.44x135
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

HOA Fees

  • $29 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance
  • Signature Professionals Association, Phone Number (815) 751-6451
  • Heron Creek Subdivision
  • Property managed by Signatures Professional Property Management
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,390

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$29 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Heron Creek
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned, Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Bath/Stubbed, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2560
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Foyer, Storage, Workshop
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Water Rights
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Signatures Professional Property Management
  • Management Contact Name: Signature Professionals
  • Management Phone: 815-751-6451

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: North Grove Elementary School
  • High School: Sycamore High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sycamore Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 81.39X150X85.44X135
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11390
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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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 $11,390 $148,004 $15,230 $132,774
2023 $9,933 $126,265 $11,991 $114,274
2022 $9,933 $115,808 $10,998 $104,810
2021 $9,911 $108,720 $10,325 $98,395
2020 $9,775 $106,047 $10,071 $95,976
2019 $9,618 $103,723 $9,850 $93,873
2018 $9,457 $100,575 $9,551 $91,024
2017 $9,228 $96,595 $9,173 $87,422
2016 $7,801 $80,624 $17,566 $63,058
2015 -- $75,882 $16,533 $59,349
2014 -- $72,055 $15,699 $56,356
2013 -- $73,436 $19,587 $53,849
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/27/2026 01/27/26 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2026 01/22/26 For Sale $479,900 +49.0% $187 / Sq Ft
11/21/2016 11/21/16 Sold $322,000 -0.9% $111 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/24/2016 10/24/16 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2016 07/30/16 Price Changed $325,000 -4.3% $112 / Sq Ft
06/15/2016 06/15/16 For Sale $339,500 -- $117 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $322,000 --
Warranty Deed $290,000 --
Warranty Deed $157,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $257,600 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $280,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12552519

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-21-179-008

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