$229,000
SOLD JAN 31, 2025

490 E Elm St Sycamore, IL 60178

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,376 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$166 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Property is near a park
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of January 2025

This delightful Cape Cod home is nestled on a spacious lot near downtown Sycamore, offering the perfect mix of charm and convenience. Located close to parks, nature preserves, and a golf course, this property is ideal for those who love the outdoors. The home features a 1.5-car attached garage and an enclosed porch, adding to its appeal. Inside, you'll find hardwood and luxury vinyl plank flooring, arched doorways, and a spacious living room perfect for gathering. The updated kitchen boasts solid surface countertops and stainless steel appliances. With three generously sized bedrooms featuring hardwood flooring and an updated hall bathroom, this home is both functional and stylish. The full basement offers abundant storage and includes a half bath. A large backyard shed and a new roof installed in 2018 complete the package. Whether you're looking to buy or rent, this charming Cape Cod home is a must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Kombrink

One Source Realty License #471007391 Listed on: 12/21/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Behrens

Legacy Properties License #475142726

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,006

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x157
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,376 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Property is near a park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,006

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 1952
  • Age: 71-80 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, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 1376
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 235000
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 55X157
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5006
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Bassignan Gary and Bassignan Marian
Bought by
Joys Of Summer Llc
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$226,478

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2020
Closed on
May 11, 2020
Sold by
Phillips Cari and Phillips Darrell W
Bought by
Bassignan Gary and Bassignan Marina
Seller's Agent
Julie Fabrizius
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Marv Kombrink
Marv Kombrink, Broker
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$140,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.93%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2019
Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Dodson Trust No 101
Bought by
Phillips Cari
Seller's Agent
Deanna Merchant
Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group - Sycamore
Buyer's Agent
Julie Fabrizius
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$134,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-4.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%
Original Mortgage
$120,600
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2017
Closed on
Jan 12, 2018
Sold by
Bass Michelle and Anderson David R
Bought by
Dodson Donna L and Dodson Trust
Seller's Agent
Melissa Mobile
Hometown Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Deanna Merchant
Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group - Sycamore
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.48%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $140,000 Atg
Deed $134,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer $115,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $120,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Sold $229,000 -2.6% $166 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2024 12/21/24 For Sale $235,000 +67.9% $171 / Sq Ft
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Sold $140,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
04/28/2020 04/28/20 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2020 04/23/20 For Sale $140,000 +4.5% $102 / Sq Ft
05/03/2019 05/03/19 Sold $134,000 -4.2% $99 / Sq Ft
03/23/2019 03/23/19 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2019 03/19/19 For Sale $139,900 +21.7% $103 / Sq Ft
01/12/2018 01/12/18 Sold $115,000 +0.1% $85 / Sq Ft
12/21/2017 12/21/17 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2017 12/11/17 For Sale $114,900 -- $85 / Sq Ft
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 $5,006 $60,602 $12,804 $47,798
2023 $5,006 $55,339 $11,692 $43,647
2022 $4,810 $50,756 $10,724 $40,032
2021 $4,597 $47,650 $10,068 $37,582
2020 $3,955 $46,479 $9,821 $36,658
2019 $3,392 $45,461 $9,606 $35,855
2018 $3,308 $44,081 $9,314 $34,767
2017 $4,174 $46,977 $8,945 $38,032
2016 $4,060 $44,834 $8,537 $36,297
2015 -- $42,197 $8,035 $34,162
2014 -- $40,069 $7,630 $32,439
2013 -- $40,837 $7,776 $33,061
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12259728

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-33-304-011