Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,473 sqft$184/sqft
15137 Whipple Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178
Single FamilyProperty Type
42.84 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$184/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

THE "KISSING OAKS PROPERTY IS A WAY OF LIFE, NOT JUST AN INCREDIBLE HOME" This unique property was designed by architect Thomas H Hooker. This may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have your own secluded 43 acres in Sycamore! Now you add a well built 3473 sq' home with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 car heated garage & a walkout basement. There are 3 Massive wall size fireplaces, 2 are made of Tennessee Orchard Flagstone. Roof replaced in 2013. Property has a standby generator just in case! Has C/A...THE "KISSING OAKS PROPERTY IS A WAY OF LIFE, NOT JUST AN INCREDIBLE HOME" This unique property was designed by architect Thomas H Hooker. This may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have your own secluded 43 acres in Sycamore! Now you add a well built 3473 sq' home with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 car heated garage & a walkout basement. There are 3 Massive wall size fireplaces, 2 are made of Tennessee Orchard Flagstone. Roof replaced in 2013. Property has a standby generator just in case! Has C/A and a boiler system. The exterior has Redwood siding that is knot free. Interior walls are made of imported Philippine Mahogany. Outside the wrap around deck oversees the 3 ponds, 1 has an aerator & a dock, an inground swimming pool (which will need repair to the pump), inground hot tub & a large screened in porch. A metal building with a concrete floor & electricity to keep all your toys dry. There are riding trails throughout the woods which connect to all 3 ponds. (includes 2 parcels)

    Sold By Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

    • Listed by: John 815.757.8007 jakesyc@comcast.net • Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
    Listing closed: 06/02/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09516529

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $522,500

    Avg days on market

    14

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.1%

    Sycamore, IL

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    Property Information for 15137 Whipple Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $12,452 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • Area: Sycamore
    • Township: SYCAMORE
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 3
    • Heat/Fuel: Oil
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1958
    • Lot Size: 42.84 AC / 1,866,110 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 427
    • Jr High Middle School: SYCAMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
    • High School District: 427
    • High School: SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 427
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Pool
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Partial, Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Crawl
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement
    • Room Type: Eating Area, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Screened Porch
    • Num of Baths: 2.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Hot Tub, Porch Screened
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 3473
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3473
    • Main Sq Ft: 3473
    • Lot Description: Pond, Stream, Water View, Wooded
    • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 1327X1317
    • Waterfront: Yes
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete,Gravel,Circular,Shared
    • Exterior Building Type: Other
    • Roof Type: Rubber
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
    • Photos Count: 25
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 03-03-2017
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X29
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X15
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Other
    • Family Room Dimensions: 18X24
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Other
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X21
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Laundry Dimensions: 6X19
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Dimensions: 22X32
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Other
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Other
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 20X45
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    • Dimensions: 10X13
    Screened Porch Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    • Dimensions: 16X19
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Dimensions: 22X24

    Property History for 15137 Whipple Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 2, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #09516529

    $640,000
    Mar 25, 2017

    Pending

    MRED #09516529

    Mar 1, 2017

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #09516529

    $640,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/02/2017

    Sold

    MRED #09516529

    $640,000
    03/25/2017

    Pending

    MRED #09516529

    03/01/2017

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #09516529

    $640,000

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 15137 Whipple Road

    Taxable ValueLand$37,720Additions$165,347Total$203,067
    Tax Record2025$14,505 ($1,209 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Total Finished SqFt6,511 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,473 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt3,038 SqFtLot Size1,559,448 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958CountyDEKALBAPN06-10-300-017Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 15137 Whipple Road

    This home is within Sycamore Community Unit School District 427.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - K to 5
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    North Grove Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Sycamore Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Sycamore High School
    Public9 to 12

    North Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 15137 Whipple Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
    $640,000
    4
    3,473
    1,866,110
    2
    2
    1,606
    224,770
    $200,000
    2
    1
    962
    71,874
    $815,000
    2
    2
    2,948
    654,707
    $800,000
    3
    1
    2,320
    1,842,152
    3
    1
    1,120
    130,680

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