$285,000
SOLD OCT 2, 2025

515 Bethany Rd Sycamore, IL 60178

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,450 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$197 Per Sq Ft

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Laundry Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

RARE OPPORTUNITY! Sycamore - Brick Ranch - 1/2 Acre - You have to see this all Brick Ranch that has a great "country" feel. This home sits on the edge of Sycamore and has everything you need! Three Bedrooms, two bathrooms, dining room area, 1 1/2 car garage with 1/2 acre yard. Large master that includes a whirlpool tub. Home has been freshly painted. Really nothing to do but move in and enjoy this great home! Nice location, fantastic yard and super price!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Haas

RE/MAX Suburban License #471006861 Listed on: 08/19/2025

RE/MAX Suburban

Last Buyer's Agent

Inactive Inactive

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,684

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82.50x233

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,450 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,684

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1450
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 82.50X233
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5683.97
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2020
Closed on
Dec 10, 2020
Sold by
Miller Kyle and Alber Cortney
Bought by
Miller Maxx and Gorenz Catherine
Seller's Agent
Scott Suchy
Northern Illinois Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Haas
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.76%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$156,080
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$135,984

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2015
Closed on
Jan 11, 2016
Sold by
Cedar Street Properties Llc
Bought by
Miller Kyle and Alber Cortney
Seller's Agent
Linda Swenson
Century 21 Circle
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Robinson
American Realty
List Price
$172,000
Sold Price
$146,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-15.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.06%
Original Mortgage
$138,700
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2015
Sold by
Dekalb County Sheriff
Bought by
Cedar Street Properties Llc
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 $195,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $146,000 --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,700 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Sold $285,000 0.0% $197 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2025 08/19/25 For Sale $285,000 +46.2% $197 / Sq Ft
12/11/2020 12/11/20 Sold $195,000 -2.5% $134 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/01/2020 11/01/20 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2020 10/28/20 For Sale $199,900 +36.9% $138 / Sq Ft
01/11/2016 01/11/16 Sold $146,000 -2.6% -- View Prior Sale
10/10/2015 10/10/15 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2015 10/05/15 Price Changed $149,900 -6.3% --
09/08/2015 09/08/15 Price Changed $159,900 -3.0% --
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Price Changed $164,900 -4.1% --
08/01/2015 08/01/15 For Sale $172,000 -- --
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 $6,249 $81,207 $20,103 $61,104
2023 $6,249 $75,972 $18,807 $57,165
2022 $6,220 $72,506 $17,949 $54,557
2021 $6,294 $66,093 $17,089 $49,004
2020 $5,883 $60,976 $16,556 $44,420
2019 $5,684 $58,417 $15,861 $42,556
2018 $5,043 $50,910 $11,706 $39,204
2017 $4,894 $48,467 $11,144 $37,323
2016 $4,725 $45,552 $10,474 $35,078
2015 -- $42,776 $9,836 $32,940
2014 -- $41,171 $9,467 $31,704
2013 -- $42,664 $9,810 $32,854
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12486266

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-379-014