NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 Center Ave Sycamore, IL 60178

Estimated Value: $225,000 - $397,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,974 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 28, 2018

Last sale price $110,200 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 196% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,350/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Screened Porch
  • Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2018

Nice home with so much to offer! Including an enclosed front porch. Spacious living room with original oak staircase. Separate dining room with built-in shelving and hardwood floors. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space and hardwood flooring. Family room with white brick fireplace and sliding doors leading to the landscaped yard and detached 2 car garage. See agent remarks for bidding procedures.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy Engel

RE/MAX Classic License #471001769 Listed on: 11/13/2018

RE/MAX Classic

Co-Listed By

Amy Smith-Heine

RE/MAX Classic License #471000511

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Jacobsen-Haka

J.Jill Realty Group License #471013405

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,236

Year Built

  • 1910

Lot Details

  • 8,712

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Interior Spaces

  • Screened Porch
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,236

Year Built

1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1910
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: 20
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1974

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Porch Screened
  • Acreage: 0.2018

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • 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: 60X156.76
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0632308006

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4761.16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2023
Sold by
Aug Kimberlee
Bought by
Hallgren Laury and Cherry Michael
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$326,106

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$275,724
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$50,382

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2018
Closed on
Dec 28, 2018
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Aug Kimberlee
Seller's Agent
Tammy Engel
RE/MAX Classic
Buyer's Agent
Jill Jacobsen-Haka
J.Jill Realty Group
List Price
$102,900
Sold Price
$110,200
Premium/Discount to List
$7,300
7.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.35%
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2018
Sold by
Lakeview Loan Servicing Llc
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2018
Sold by
Nichoson Allen J and Nicholson Allen
Bought by
Lakeview Loan Servicing Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hallgren Laury $350,000 None Listed On Document
Aug Kimberlee -- Chicago Title
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development -- Servicelink
Lakeview Loan Servicing Llc $102,200 Premier Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hallgren Laury $280,000
Previous Owner Aug Kimberlee $88,000
Previous Owner Nicholson Allen J $221,867
Previous Owner Nicholson Allen J $220,494
Previous Owner Nicholson Allen J $16,207
Previous Owner Nicholson Allen $184,730
Previous Owner Nicholson Allen J $141,034
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/28/2018 12/28/18 Sold $110,200 +7.1% $56 / Sq Ft
11/23/2018 11/23/18 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2018 11/13/18 For Sale $102,900 -- $52 / 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 $6,236 $75,495 $13,655 $61,840
2023 $6,236 $68,939 $12,469 $56,470
2022 $5,992 $63,229 $11,436 $51,793
2021 $5,727 $59,359 $10,736 $48,623
2020 $5,657 $57,900 $10,472 $47,428
2019 $5,574 $56,632 $10,243 $46,389
2018 $4,891 $54,913 $9,932 $44,981
2017 $4,761 $52,740 $9,539 $43,201
2016 $4,634 $50,334 $9,104 $41,230
2015 -- $47,373 $8,568 $38,805
2014 -- $44,984 $8,136 $36,848
2013 -- $45,846 $8,292 $37,554
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10137253

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-308-006