$189,900
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

536 Center Ave Sycamore, IL 60178

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,619 Sq Ft
6,621 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$117 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Shed

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming 1920s Home with Character & Potential - Just Steps from Downtown Sycamore. Nestled near the heart of downtown Sycamore, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,619 square feet of opportunity and charm. Built in 1920, it blends timeless character with important modern updates - ready for someone to bring their vision! Step inside to discover original hardwood floors, a walk-in pantry, and a master bedroom featuring a built-in vanity. A whole-house fan helps with airflow, and the partially finished basement adds valuable extra space. Outside, you'll find a deck, gardens, and a backyard shed for extra storage, and mature trees that frame the lot beautifully. Major updates include: New water heater (2025),Updated electrical panel (2022),New sewer pipe (2024), Roof replaced (2019) Furnace and A/C (2014). With its solid bones, classic charm, and walkable location, this home is the perfect canvas for your vision. Don't miss the opportunity to personalize this Sycamore gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Mobile

Hometown Realty Group License #471019198 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenna Harrolle

Hometown Realty Group License #475207550

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,371

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,621 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 81.6 x 66 x 109
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 1,619 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • No Tub in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,371

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
  • LivingArea: 1619
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
  • Room Type: Pantry, Deck
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: No Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 199900
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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: 0.152
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 81.6 X 66 X 109
  • 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: 5371.1
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2025
Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
Jeffery L Sherman Declaration Of Trust and Kathleen M Sherman Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Slingerland Daniel F
Seller's Agent
Melissa Mobile
Hometown Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jenna Harrolle
Hometown Realty Group
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$189,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5%
Views
48

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
60.74%
Original Mortgage
$170,910
Outstanding Balance
$170,758
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$29,320

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2018
Sold by
Sherman Jeffery L and Sherman Kathleen M
Bought by
Sherman Jeffery L and The Jeffery L Sherman Trust
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
Deed $190,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $170,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $51,960 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $15,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $189,900 -5.0% $117 / Sq Ft
07/12/2025 07/12/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $199,900 -- $123 / 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 $4,342 $64,604 $10,924 $53,680
2023 $4,342 $58,993 $9,975 $49,018
2022 $4,085 $54,107 $9,149 $44,958
2021 $4,322 $50,795 $8,589 $42,206
2020 $4,255 $49,547 $8,378 $41,169
2019 $4,179 $48,461 $8,194 $40,267
2018 $4,099 $46,990 $7,945 $39,045
2017 $3,986 $45,131 $7,631 $37,500
2016 $3,875 $43,072 $7,283 $35,789
2015 -- $40,539 $6,855 $33,684
2014 -- $38,495 $6,509 $31,986
2013 -- $39,233 $6,634 $32,599
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12414375

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-309-011