$227,500
SOLD OCT 24, 2024

737 Park Ave Sycamore, IL 60178

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
6,621 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$142 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Screened Porch
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sitting Room
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of October 2024

*** Assumable mortgage with 2.375% interest rate!!! *** Upon entering, you'll find a large sitting area connected to the living room, featuring a large brick fireplace surrounded by built-ins. A pocket door separates the living room from the formal dining room, which boasts crown molding around the door frames. Double French doors lead to the deck, allowing an abundance of natural light to pour in. A beautiful wall of built-in China cabinets adds a touch of old charm from when this home was built. The kitchen offers ample storage space with custom cabinets and a swing-out pantry, making organization easy. Off the kitchen is a dedicated first-floor laundry room. There's also a bonus screened-in porch to enjoy the views of your backyard in all seasons. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, all with generous-sized closets. The master suite includes a walk-in closet and an attached powder room. A fourth bedroom on the main floor serves as a great option for an office. The basement is unfinished, providing plenty of room for your storage needs. The private backyard, with a large shed and a huge deck that recently had a facelift, is perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. Come and see this charming home in person!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Mobile

Hometown Realty Group License #471019198 Listed on: 08/20/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Judah Sameth

Willow Real Estate, Inc License #471022747

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,753

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 6,621 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.6x107.9x60.7x113
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Partially Carpeted
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Sycamore Middle School
  • Sycamore High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,753

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0

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: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1600
  • Room Type: Sitting Room, Storage, Walk In Closet, Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 237000
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 6
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Sycamore High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sycamore Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 427

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.152
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.6X107.9X60.7X113
  • 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: 4753
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Prehn Alicia
Bought by
Prehn Timothy and Prehn Loriann
Total Days on Market
38
Current Estimated Value
$237,894

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2024
Closed on
Oct 13, 2024
Sold by
Krause Denise and Krause Kevin J
Bought by
Prehn Timothy and Prehn Loriann
Seller's Agent
Melissa Mobile
Hometown Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Judah Sameth
Willow Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$242,900
Sold Price
$227,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,400
-6.34%
Views
89

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2020
Closed on
Nov 6, 2020
Sold by
Vasquez Roberto and Hart Tana
Bought by
Krause Kevin J and Lopez Denise
Seller's Agent
Alissa Roy
Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Schwartz
Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$165,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.43%
Original Mortgage
$162,011
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2017
Sold by
Vasquez Roberto
Bought by
Vasquez Roberto and Hart Tana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,460
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2017
Sold by
Conro Catherine L
Bought by
Vasquez Roberto

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,460
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2013
Sold by
Nally Catherine L
Bought by
Conro Catherine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,900
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2006
Sold by
Vandeburg Steven Craig
Bought by
Nally Catherine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,750
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2005
Sold by
Corbin Ronald R
Bought by
Vandeburg Steven and Vandeburg Heather Lan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,800
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $227,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $85,000 First American Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $165,000 --
Warranty Deed $121,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $45,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,011 FHA
Previous Owner $83,460 FHA
Previous Owner $117,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $129,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $96,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Sold $227,500 -4.0% $142 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2024 09/02/24 Price Changed $237,000 -2.4% $148 / Sq Ft
08/20/2024 08/20/24 For Sale $242,900 +47.2% $152 / Sq Ft
11/06/2020 11/06/20 Sold $165,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
09/24/2020 09/24/20 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2020 09/10/20 For Sale $165,000 -- $103 / 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 $4,759 $64,176 $11,065 $53,111
2023 $4,759 $58,603 $10,104 $48,499
2022 $4,525 $53,749 $9,267 $44,482
2021 $4,290 $50,459 $8,700 $41,759
2020 $4,809 $49,219 $8,486 $40,733
2019 $4,738 $48,141 $8,300 $39,841
2018 $4,668 $46,680 $8,048 $38,632
2017 $3,956 $44,833 $7,730 $37,103
2016 $3,846 $42,787 $7,377 $35,410
2015 -- $40,270 $6,943 $33,327
2014 -- $38,240 $6,593 $31,647
2013 -- $38,972 $6,719 $32,253
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12142910

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-383-015