950 Sycamore Rd Dekalb, IL 60115
Estimated payment $1,615/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Mud Room
- Central Air
- Loft
- Laundry Room
- Dining Room
About This Home
PRICE REDUCTION!!! Motivated Seller. The previous contract fell through at no fault to the home. This home is a MUST SEE! IT IS PRICED TO SELL! Beautiful historic home, close to everything you could possibly want or need. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs, a loft area which could be used as a play area or a home office space, it has a large built-in bookcase and an updated bathroom including a new shower, all rooms have just just painted. All the upstairs rooms have individual thermostats, making the upstairs more energy efficient. There is also A HUGE built in Linen closet and access to additional storage. There are an additional 2 bedrooms on the main level and another full bath. The Living room, includes a brick fireplace with built-in bookcases on both sides and beautiful Hardwood floors are thru much of the main level. The original wood trim and beautiful wood doors are still there adding so much character to this home. The kitchen was just updated in 2024, it includes a large pantry. New windows were installed in 2021 through most of the house. The furnace was replaced in 2019 and the central air was replaced in 2023. The Roof was replaced in 2020. The basement is partially finished and includes a large family room area, also a large separate storage/workshop space and a separate area for the laundry room and even more additional storage. The basement was professionally waterproofed in 2018. This home is ready for your personal touches to make it yours. The back of the house includes an inclosed porch/mudroom. There is a separate 2 car garage with exterior stairs going up to a workspace or studio. The elementary school is within walking distance. INVESTORS this house is 3 minutes from NIU and 5 minutes Northwestern Hospital. The big items are done, Windows, Roof, A/C, Furnace, and professional waterproofing. This home is being sold as is, due to the low price.
Listing Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Brokerage Email: clientcare@starckre.com License #475199484 Listed on: 07/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,868
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Interior Spaces
- 1,858 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Loft
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $4,868 | $66,197 | $8,768 | $57,429 |
| 2023 | $4,868 | $57,718 | $7,645 | $50,073 |
| 2022 | $4,719 | $52,696 | $8,725 | $43,971 |
| 2021 | $4,805 | $49,424 | $8,183 | $41,241 |
| 2020 | $4,903 | $48,637 | $8,053 | $40,584 |
| 2019 | $4,779 | $46,726 | $7,737 | $38,989 |
| 2018 | $5,354 | $45,142 | $7,475 | $37,667 |
| 2017 | $5,405 | $43,393 | $7,185 | $36,208 |
| 2016 | $5,345 | $42,298 | $7,004 | $35,294 |
| 2015 | -- | $40,077 | $6,636 | $33,441 |
| 2014 | -- | $39,443 | $9,601 | $29,842 |
| 2013 | -- | $41,432 | $10,085 | $31,347 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2025 09/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/10/2025 09/10/25 | Price Changed | $230,900 | -2.1% | $124 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Price Changed | $235,900 | -1.7% | $127 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/07/2025 07/07/25 | For Sale | $239,900 | +110.1% | $129 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/13/2018 04/13/18 | Sold | $114,200 | +1.2% | $61 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/19/2018 03/19/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/28/2017 12/28/17 | Price Changed | $112,900 | -3.4% | $61 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/27/2017 09/27/17 | Price Changed | $116,900 | -0.8% | $63 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/02/2017 09/02/17 | Price Changed | $117,900 | -0.8% | $63 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/11/2017 08/11/17 | Price Changed | $118,900 | -0.8% | $64 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/26/2017 06/26/17 | For Sale | $119,900 | +118.0% | $65 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/04/2016 03/04/16 | Sold | $55,000 | 0.0% | $30 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/08/2016 02/08/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/29/2016 01/29/16 | Off Market | $55,000 | -- | -- | |
| 01/05/2016 01/05/16 | Price Changed | $67,500 | -10.0% | $36 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/18/2015 11/18/15 | For Sale | $75,000 | -- | $40 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $114,500 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $112,131 | FHA |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12412585
APN: 08-14-453-035
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