$244,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2025

493 E Exchange St Sycamore, IL 60178

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,216 Sq Ft
5,972 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Move-in ready 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath home located on a corner lot in charming Sycamore! Featuring a brand new roof (November 2024) and numerous updates throughout. The bright kitchen showcases freshly painted cabinetry, quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and some newer stainless steel appliances. Enjoy new vinyl plank flooring in the main living areas and brand-new carpet in the living room and bedrooms, all tied together with fresh interior paint. Main floor includes a bedroom, full bathroom, laundry area, and a enclosed front porch. Upstairs offers another spacious bedroom. The full unfinished basement provides room to grow-ideal for a future family room, gym, or extra bedroom. Outside, you'll find an extra-deep detached garage, concrete driveway, and a partially fenced yard. Major mechanicals have been updated: furnace and A/C are about 3 years old, and most windows have been replaced. Located just steps from downtown Sycamore, library, courthouse, dining, and shopping. A perfect blend of charm, location, and upgrades!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maritza Contreras

Compass License #475161331 Listed on: 06/19/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Winsel

Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin License #475214634

Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,903

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,972 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Reinforced Caisson Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,903

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven, Range Hood, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1216
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Foyer
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: Upper Sq Ft: 270, Main Sq Ft: 946, Finished Lower Sq Ft: 0, Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0, Above Grade Total Sq Ft: 1216, Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 946, Total Basement Sq Ft: 946, Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1216, Total Finished/Unfinished Sq
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block, Reinforced Caisson
  • List Price: 229900
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Assigned, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 427

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1371
  • Lot Dimensions: 5971
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4903
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Gregorio Steven J
Bought by
Genz Jared and Genz Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Maritza Contreras
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Winsel
Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,100
6.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-49.99%
Original Mortgage
$7,500
Outstanding Balance
$7,500
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$215,483

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2024
Closed on
Sep 19, 2024
Sold by
Cknp Properties Llc
Bought by
Gregorio Steven J
Seller's Agent
Rorry Skora
RE/MAX Experience
Buyer's Agent
Cristina Acevedo
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$202,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.22%
Views
145

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.53%
Original Mortgage
$192,375
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2024
Closed on
Mar 12, 2024
Sold by
Ronald W Johnson Trust and Mcnurlan Ashley
Bought by
Cknp Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Nathan Gudmunson
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Nathan Gudmunson
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$162,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
1.56%
Views
88

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
49.20%
Original Mortgage
$129,750
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2022
Sold by
Johnson Ronald W
Bought by
Ronald W Johnson Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2013
Closed on
Mar 19, 2014
Sold by
Chester R Wroblewski Estate
Bought by
Johnson Ronald W
Seller's Agent
Charles Lindhart
McCabe REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Beth Einsele
Beth Einsele
List Price
$91,500
Sold Price
$60,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,500
-34.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.15%
Original Mortgage
$54,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2005
Sold by
Wroblewski Sandra L
Bought by
Wroblewski Chester R
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
Warranty Deed $244,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $202,500 Chicago Title
Deed $162,500 None Listed On Document
Deed $162,500 None Listed On Document
Deed -- Cronauer Law Llp
Warranty Deed $60,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $7,500 New Conventional
Open $239,580 FHA
Previous Owner $192,375 New Conventional
Previous Owner $129,750 FHA
Previous Owner $54,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $244,000 +6.1% $201 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $229,900 +13.5% $189 / Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Sold $202,500 -1.2% $167 / Sq Ft
08/21/2024 08/21/24 For Sale $205,000 +26.2% $169 / Sq Ft
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Sold $162,500 +1.6% $134 / Sq Ft
02/13/2024 02/13/24 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2024 02/09/24 For Sale $160,000 +166.7% $132 / Sq Ft
04/03/2014 04/03/14 Sold $60,000 -7.0% $49 / Sq Ft
02/21/2014 02/21/14 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2014 02/14/14 Price Changed $64,500 -6.5% $53 / Sq Ft
11/18/2013 11/18/13 Price Changed $69,000 -11.5% $57 / Sq Ft
10/22/2013 10/22/13 Price Changed $78,000 -14.8% $64 / Sq Ft
04/23/2013 04/23/13 For Sale $91,500 -- $75 / 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 $2,353 $58,972 $10,460 $48,512
2023 $2,353 $53,851 $9,552 $44,299
2022 $2,465 $49,391 $8,761 $40,630
2021 $2,509 $46,368 $8,225 $38,143
2020 $2,541 $45,228 $8,023 $37,205
2019 $2,560 $44,237 $7,847 $36,390
2018 $2,601 $42,895 $7,609 $35,286
2017 $2,649 $41,198 $7,308 $33,890
2016 $2,719 $39,319 $6,975 $32,344
2015 -- $37,006 $6,565 $30,441
2014 -- $35,140 $6,234 $28,906
2013 -- $35,813 $6,353 $29,460
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12394159

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-33-153-032