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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,954 sqft

16021 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.72 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
$86/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Surround yourself in your own vacation wonderland comprised of over 4900 sq ft of hilltop country and water front living on 2.72 acres. Custom designed 3- 5 bedroom and 3 bath one owner home with a fully finished walk out lower level. (ideal in law arrangement). Inviting open foyer welcomes you into vaulted living room with floor to ceiling windows over looking water views. Uniquely designed wood burning fireplace. Adjoining formal dining room and sun rooms also boast amazing wildlife scenery. The...Surround yourself in your own vacation wonderland comprised of over 4900 sq ft of hilltop country and water front living on 2.72 acres. Custom designed 3- 5 bedroom and 3 bath one owner home with a fully finished walk out lower level. (ideal in law arrangement). Inviting open foyer welcomes you into vaulted living room with floor to ceiling windows over looking water views. Uniquely designed wood burning fireplace. Adjoining formal dining room and sun rooms also boast amazing wildlife scenery. The voluminous vaulted kitchen boasts a center wood beam overlooking an abundance of cabinetry, counter space, commercial 6 burner gas stove, swing out pantry, and eat in area with new picture window that overlooks the peaceful countryside. Spacious master bedroom features a private bath off master with soaking whirlpool tub and tiled shower, double closets and your private zen area overlooking the waterfront. OPEN finished walk out lower level flaunts a HUGE family room with look out windows, wood burning stove, built ins, 2 additional bedrooms, full bath, and bonus room which would makes for a great in home beauty bar, craft or artist room (featuring water hook ups). Central Vac. Exterior is complimented with brick and cedar. Tiered deck, shed, covered 12 x 12 gazebo, and boat house . The man of the house will LOVE all of his many CAVES that include the 2 car attached, OVER-SIZED 2 car detached, and additional boat storage space and another additional covered storage area. Fabulous 22x16 game room over the garage. Whole house generator. SO much to appreciate! Only 62 miles west of Chicago.

    Sold By RE/MAX Suburban

    • Listed by: Nancy Edwards 815.739.1923 elmstreetrealtors@gmail.com;ElmStreetRealtors@gmail.com • Elm Street, REALTORS
    Listing closed: 06/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10669928
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $439,900

    Avg days on market

    32

    Sale-to-list ratio

    94.4%

    Sycamore, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    2,808
    Square Feet
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    $519,875 | 620 Northgate Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178
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    2,755
    Square Feet
    0.28
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    Property Information for 16021 Plank Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $9,267 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • Area: Sycamore
    • Township: Sycamore
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 4.0
    • Num Of Cars: 4.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Propane

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1991
    • Lot Size: 2.72 AC / 118,483 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 427
    • High School District: 427
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 427
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Multiple Garages
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: Lake/Water
    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, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Lake, Water Rights, Street Paved
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Soaking Tub
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
    • Basement Type: Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 2120
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
    • Room Type: Foyer, Game Room, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven/Built-In, Water Softener Owned
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 26-30 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 2834
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 4954
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4954
    • Main Sq Ft: 2482
    • Upper Sq Ft: 352
    • Lot Description: Irregular, Pond, Water View, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 335X697.73X306.45X422.61
    • Other Structures: Pool House, Second Garage
    • Waterfront: Yes
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 2120.0
    • Living Area Source: Appraiser
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2020-04-21T22:11:07
    • Photos Count: 35
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X22
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 17X10
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 17X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X17
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 25X35
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X19
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 13X9
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 16X17
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 12X6
    Game Room Information
    • Room Level: Third
    • Room Type: Game Room
    • Dimensions: 22X16

    Property History for 16021 Plank Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 30, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10669928

    $425,000—
    Jun 2, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10669928

    —
    Mar 17, 2020

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10669928

    $439,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/30/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10669928

    $425,000
    06/02/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10669928

    —
    03/17/2020

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10669928

    $439,900

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

    Public records

    16021 Plank Road

    Beds

    3

    Total Finished SqFt

    3,638 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    1,819 SqFt

    Finished Basement SqFt

    1,819 SqFt

    Lot Size

    104,544 SqFt

    Style

    Single Family Residence

    Schools near 16021 Plank 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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