NOT LISTED FOR SALE

825 Somonauk St Sycamore, IL 60178

Estimated Value: $420,000 - $492,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,841 Sq Ft
$120/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2021

Last sale price $375,000 $98 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,373/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Waterfront
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Spa
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Mature Trees

About This Home

As of August 2021

Beautifully rebuilt historic carriage house with a Modern Mid Century flair nestled on approximately 1 acre with a breathtaking pond setting! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to own this stunning home located on prestigious Somonauk Street in the heart of Sycamore. The main level showcases an open concept kitchen, living room & dining room. Perfect floor plan for entertaining family & friends when hosting holiday dinners & special occasions. The kitchen is equipped with an island that includes space for counter seating & pendant lighting, recessed lighting, all stainless steel appliances, solid 4" countertops and Italian ceramic tile flooring. The living room boasts a grand wood burning masonry fireplace with a separate bricked area for stacking logs, wood beamed ceiling & plenty of windows that let in the natural light & offer outstanding views. The spacious dining room showcases original solid wood sliding barn door, Tiffany chandelier & floor to ceiling windows. The master suite with full bath is located down a quiet hallway. Beautiful views of the courtyard can be enjoyed from the master bedroom. You will be pleasantly delighted when you take the stairs up to the 2nd level & discover what the expansive multi purpose area has to offer. Plenty of space for a game room or home theatre, studio or home office & family room with 2nd masonry fireplace. Featuring solid wood walls, tongue & grove ceilings, abundance of windows which include original wood barn doors that open & storage bench cubbies that add extra seating. The possibilities are endless! 2 additional bedrooms & a full bath complete the main home. Above the attached 3 car garage is an apartment suite with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Step outside through the sliding door to the balcony overlooking the pond & yard. Ideal living quarters for an in-law or family member. You will surely enjoy relaxing in the courtyard or out back on the 2 tier deck as these serene spots could become a favorite destination of your day. This extra special home is located on the annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Parade route. Downtown Sycamore is just a few short blocks away. Estimated total lot size is 1 acre combining house parcel & 2 pond parcels. Call today for your private showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Miller

Hometown Realty Group License #475128979 Listed on: 07/09/2021

Co-Listed By

Brenda Henke

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475126430

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachael Alvarez

Willow Real Estate, Inc License #475139743

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,959

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 201 x 75
  • Waterfront
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,841 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Pond
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Additional Homes

  • Additional Residence on Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Multiple Water Heaters
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,959

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

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: 1960
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hot Tub, Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Some Carpeting, Drapes/Blinds
  • LivingArea: 3841
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Game Room, Office, Utility Room-1st Floor, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Total square footage is an estimate from the sellers. Main home is approximately 2744 square feet. Apartment is approximately 1097 square feet.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Deck, Hot Tub, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
  • List Price: 375000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Pond(s), Water View, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Second Residence, Garage(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Shared
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Lake, Water Rights, 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 Description: 0632384025,0905129007
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • Lot Dimensions: 201 X 75
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4958.74
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2021
Closed on
Aug 26, 2021
Sold by
Rauch Steven Eugene and Rauch Beverly Ann
Bought by
Rice Michael B and Ursini Nora K
Seller's Agent
Kelly Miller
Hometown Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Rachael Alvarez
Willow Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Current Estimated Value
$461,791

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,791
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.28%
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Outstanding Balance
$310,013
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$132,418

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2007
Sold by
Rauch Steven
Bought by
Rauch 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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rice Michael B $375,000 Attorney
Rauch Trust -- --
Rauch Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rice Michael B $337,500
Previous Owner Rauch Trust $49,999
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $375,000 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft
07/14/2021 07/14/21 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2021 07/09/21 For Sale $375,000 -- $98 / 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 $10,127 $129,169 $21,552 $107,617
2023 $10,127 $117,951 $19,680 $98,271
2022 $9,684 $108,182 $18,050 $90,132
2021 $4,128 $53,780 $16,945 $36,835
2020 $4,051 $52,458 $16,528 $35,930
2019 $3,967 $51,309 $16,166 $35,143
2018 $3,875 $49,751 $15,675 $34,076
2017 $4,256 $47,783 $15,055 $32,728
2016 $4,140 $45,603 $14,368 $31,235
2015 -- $42,921 $13,523 $29,398
2014 -- $40,757 $12,841 $27,916
2013 -- $41,538 $13,087 $28,451
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11149925

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-453-009