$282,000
SOLD OCT 21, 2024

428 S California St Sycamore, IL 60178

4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

12% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Den
  • Fenced Yard
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • 4-minute walk to Charley Laing Memorial Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

ATTENTION investors and owner-occupied buyers! This Sycamore 3-unit property is a lucrative opportunity waiting to be added to your portfolio. Unit 1- This spacious first-floor unit has 2 bedrooms with a possible 3rd bedroom or den and one bath. Original hardwood floors adorns most of the home. The large living room showcases a curved bay window that also gives this home it's unique curb appeal. Built-in bookcases enhance the dinning room and is a large space that can fit any holiday table. Newer Stainless steel appliances and tiled floors in the kitchen and laundry area. Near the back of the kitchen, there is a 3- season room or enclosed porch area that leads to the back fenced-in backyard and the newly painted 2 car garage with possible workshop or art studio. This unit also has direct access to the basement. Unit 2- The upstairs unit, offers a charming one bedroom, one bath with laundry. This unit was rentvated in 2017. Unit 3- The adorable third unit is a one-bedroom loft, front door is located on the side of the home. This unit has built-in bookcases to seperate the kitchen area from the living room, a pantry in the kitchen, and washer and dryer in the unit for added value and convenience. Each unit has separate meters for electric including the garage. All units share radiator heating. Experience the unique charm and character that sets it apart from the rest. Don't miss your chance to see this incredible property in person! Walking distance from downtown Sycamore, shopping and resturants. Property being sold AS-IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kasey Zeimet

American Realty Illinois LLC License #475175410 Listed on: 08/07/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Lukasz Lach

eXp Realty License #475201326

eXp Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,195

Year Built

  • Built in 1930 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 160
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Den
  • Workshop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Southeast Elementary School
  • Sycamore Middle School
  • Sycamore High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Multiple Water Heaters
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • 3 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,195

Year Built

Built in 1930 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Den, Enclosed Porch, Workshop
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Crawl
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms in Building: 3
  • Half Bathrooms in Building: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Microwave,Window Air Conditioner,Garage/Space,Hardwood Floors
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Microwave,Window Air Conditioner
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Microwave,Window Air Conditioner

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Storms/Screens, Cable Access, Workshop
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
  • List Price: 315000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 6
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 160
  • Zoning: MULTI
  • 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: 5194.76
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 3
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: No
  • Type-Multi: 1 Story Unit/s,2 Story Unit/s

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Iqbaluddin Sofia and Iqbaluddin Haseeb
Bought by
Sihi Properties Llc
Current Estimated Value
$300,603

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2024
Closed on
Oct 10, 2024
Sold by
Creeger Samantha S
Bought by
Iqbaluddin Sofia and Iqbaluddin Haseeb
Seller's Agent
Kasey Zeimet
American Realty Illinois LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lukasz Lach
eXp Realty
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$282,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,000
-11.88%
Views
62

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2017
Closed on
Jan 5, 2018
Sold by
Anderson Jeanne Marie
Bought by
Creeger Samantha
Seller's Agent
Jayne Menne
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Alison Rosenow
American Realty Illinois LLC
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$171,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.63%
Original Mortgage
$162,450
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $282,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $171,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $162,450 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Sold $282,000 -10.5% --
09/08/2024 09/08/24 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2024 08/28/24 Price Changed $315,000 -0.9% --
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Price Changed $318,000 -0.6% --
08/07/2024 08/07/24 For Sale $320,000 +87.1% --
01/05/2018 01/05/18 Sold $171,000 -2.3% -- View Prior Sale
10/24/2017 10/24/17 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2017 10/16/17 For Sale $175,000 -- --
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 $5,195 $69,456 $10,246 $59,210
2023 $5,195 $63,424 $9,356 $54,068
2022 $4,944 $58,171 $8,581 $49,590
2021 $4,690 $54,611 $8,056 $46,555
2020 $4,618 $53,269 $7,858 $45,411
2019 $4,538 $52,102 $7,686 $44,416
2018 $5,052 $50,521 $7,453 $43,068
2017 $4,943 $48,522 $7,158 $41,364
2016 $4,841 $46,308 $6,831 $39,477
2015 -- $43,584 $6,429 $37,155
2014 -- $41,387 $6,105 $35,282
2013 -- $42,180 $6,222 $35,958
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12121137

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-410-005