$242,500
SOLD MAR 13, 2025

401 E Lincoln St Sycamore, IL 60178

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,325 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$183 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Ranch Style House
  • Fenced Yard
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of March 2025

Charming & Move-In Ready! This adorable 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Sycamore is ready for you! No updates needed-just bring your belongings and settle in. Recent improvements include wood laminate flooring, upgraded vinyl windows, and brand-new carpet (2024) in two bedrooms. The roof and furnace were both replaced in 2022, providing peace of mind for years to come. Enjoy the fenced-in yard and a shed for extra storage! The extra-deep garage comfortably fits two cars, offering plenty of room for vehicles, tools, or hobby space. Located just down the street from South East Elementary School, with easy access to downtown Sycamore, parks, shopping, and dining. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for an affordable, move-in-ready home or an investor seeking a low-maintenance rental property, this is a fantastic opportunity! Don't miss out-schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judah Sameth

Willow Real Estate, Inc License #471022747 Listed on: 01/31/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Price

Fox Valley Real Estate License #475123701

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,300

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 142.8
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,325 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Partially Carpeted
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

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

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Southeast Elementary School
  • Sycamore Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Softener Leased

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,300

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Age: 61-70 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Rented
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Some Carpeting
  • LivingArea: 1325
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Utility Room-1st Floor
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1325
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1325
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Tandem
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Southeast Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sycamore Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 142.8
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5300
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2025
Closed on
Mar 11, 2025
Sold by
John Garrity Larocco Revocable Trust and Katharine Leigh Larocco Revocable Trust
Bought by
Copley Howard and Copley Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Judah Sameth
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Jane Price
Fox Valley Real Estate
List Price
$238,000
Sold Price
$242,500
Premium/Discount to List
$4,500
1.89%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$250,650

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,150
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%
Original Mortgage
$238,107
Outstanding Balance
$235,794
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$20,729

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2023
Closed on
Oct 12, 2023
Sold by
Campbell Neil A
Bought by
Katharine Leigh Larocco Revocable Trust and John Garrity Larocco Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Dave Piotrowski
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Judah Sameth
Willow Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$209,000
Sold Price
$209,000
Views
157

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.04%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2022
Closed on
Sep 15, 2022
Sold by
Grendahl Gary D and Grendahl Julie J
Bought by
Campbell Neil A
Seller's Agent
Travis Velazquez
Elm Street REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Dave Piotrowski
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$194,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-2.95%
Views
45

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.28%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $242,500 Chicago Title
Deed $209,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $194,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $238,107 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Sold $242,500 +1.9% $183 / Sq Ft
02/09/2025 02/09/25 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $238,000 +13.9% $180 / Sq Ft
10/12/2023 10/12/23 Sold $209,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2023 09/04/23 For Sale $209,000 +7.7% $158 / Sq Ft
09/20/2022 09/20/22 Sold $194,000 -3.0% $146 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2022 08/12/22 For Sale $199,900 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
07/28/2022 07/28/22 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2022 07/21/22 For Sale $199,900 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $5,300 $64,164 $14,589 $49,575
2023 $5,300 $58,592 $13,322 $45,270
2022 $3,941 $52,582 $12,219 $40,363
2021 $3,701 $49,363 $11,471 $37,892
2020 $3,630 $48,150 $11,189 $36,961
2019 $4,045 $47,095 $10,944 $36,151
2018 $3,966 $45,666 $10,612 $35,054
2017 $3,857 $43,859 $10,192 $33,667
2016 $3,748 $41,858 $9,727 $32,131
2015 -- $39,396 $9,155 $30,241
2014 -- $37,409 $8,693 $28,716
2013 -- $38,126 $8,860 $29,266
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12281594

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-33-355-011