$140,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2020

490 E Elm St Sycamore, IL 60178

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

Recently Sold

$102 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2025

Charming 3 bedroom home in near downtown Sycamore. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living room, hallway and bedrooms. Updated full bath on main level. Kitchen with table space and lots of a cabinets and natural lighting. Large master bedroom with bonus loft area. Screened in porch great for entertaining connected to the 1.5 car attached garage. Bonus shed for added storage. Unfinished basement with half bath. Roof new in 2018. Adorable home won't last long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Fabrizius

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #471019563 Listed on: 04/23/2020

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Marv Kombrink

Marv Kombrink, Broker License #471004662

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,006

Year Built

  • 1952

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Portable Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Softener Leased

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,006

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1952
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher-Portable, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Rented
  • Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch, Bonus, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 16X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 5X3, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1376

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.199

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 427
  • Junior High Dist: 427

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 55 X 157.40
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0633304011
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3308

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
Current Estimated Value
$227,875

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
9.69%

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: MRD10698279

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-33-304-011