$202,500
SOLD SEP 30, 2024

493 E Exchange St Sycamore, IL 60178

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

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Humidifier
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Senior Tax Exemptions

About This Home

As of September 2024

RECENTLY UPDATED.....YOU Have to see the NEW improvements inside!! Kitchen has AN ABONDANCE OF all newly painted cabinets, Brand new quartz countertops, added Trendy white subway tile backsplash and all NEW APPLIANCES. New Vinyl Plank flooring & Freshly Painted Kitchen and Dining Room. Living Room All Freshly painted and new carpet. Front Enclosed Porch Has been freshly painted. Main Floor Bedroom, New Carpet - Freshly Painted. Upstairs Bedroom New Carpet & Freshly Painted. Main Floor Laundry....All This Within walking distance of charming downtown Sycamore, Library, Courthouse, and much more! Full Unfinished Basement & extra deep Single car detached garage. Concrete driveway. Corner Lot partially fenced. Most all the windows have been replaced. The furnace and the Central AC Unit are less than 3 years old.....Must See!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rorry Skora

RE/MAX Experience Listed on: 08/21/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Cristina Acevedo

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475172224

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,353

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 5,972 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64.2x92.9
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Softener Leased

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,353

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1216
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Rented, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1216
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1216
  • Basement Sq Ft: 946
  • Total Sq Ft: 2162
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 946
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 270
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 946
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 205000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • 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, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, In Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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: 64.2X92.9
  • 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: 2352.6
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$192,375
Outstanding Balance
$191,240
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$18,697

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
11.77%
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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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 $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
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: 12144511

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-33-153-032