Last Sold Price
3 beds2,280 sqft$121/sqft
252 Charles St, Sycamore, IL 60178

Description

This historic Colonial Revival three story all brick home was constructed in 1918 by Bert Nelson, one of Sycamore's most prolific builders, for his own family. This three-story house combines the charm of curved arches, solid construction of a house with thick plaster walls, and hardwood flooring with later upgrades all the way from 200 amp electrical service to an added in-ground swimming pool, pool house with top balcony, a meditation garden, and large backyard filled with seasonal planting. You...This historic Colonial Revival three story all brick home was constructed in 1918 by Bert Nelson, one of Sycamore's most prolific builders, for his own family. This three-story house combines the charm of curved arches, solid construction of a house with thick plaster walls, and hardwood flooring with later upgrades all the way from 200 amp electrical service to an added in-ground swimming pool, pool house with top balcony, a meditation garden, and large backyard filled with seasonal planting. You step into the entryway with redone stairway and a central carpet runner leading to second level. On the main floor you enter the living room, reading area, dining room, kitchen with a darling breakfast alcove, and enclosed side-porch area through curved archways. There is even a master suite with dressing room, vanity, and multiple closets that opens to large adjacent bathroom with wonderful black and white checkered ceramic tile flooring and a large newer shower with all-glass front. The newer gas hot water boiler provides quiet, efficient, even heat throughout the house. There are 3 bedrooms on the second floor and a finished attic bedroom with amazing hidden storage spaces on both sides of this spacious bedroom. In the basement there is a well-kept sauna, large room with boiler at one end, a laundry area, toilet and shower, and a room with a wall of storage cupboards with bookcases lining 2 walls that used as an office. Seldom do you fine so much usable space in the basement of an older home.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/07/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Linda Tillis • Century 21 Circle
    P: (815) 751-3159 C: (815) 751-3159 lindatillis@gmail.com

Sold By Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva

Property Details for 252 Charles Street

Status
MLS #
11065561
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$7,988 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.47 AC / 20,516 SF
Area
Sycamore
Township
Sycamore
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Window/Wall Units - 3+
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam
Architectural Style
American 4-Sq.

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$319,000

Avg days on market

8

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

Sycamore, IL

9 comparable properties found

a view of a park
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1

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Sold 09/23/25

3
Bedrooms
2,260
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
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1/22
2

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Sold 02/28/25

3
Bedrooms
2,200
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
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1/47
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Sold 05/05/25

3
Bedrooms
2,343
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
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1/35
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.24
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
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5

$350,000

Sold 05/02/25

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
front view of a house with a tree in the yard
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Sold 12/20/24

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$318,000 | 508 Edward Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
1/34
7

$318,000

Sold 03/07/25

3
Bedrooms
1,944
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and yard
1/40
8

$352,000

Sold 07/07/25

3
Bedrooms
2,063
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$315,000 | 303 East Elm Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
1/30
9

$315,000

Sold 10/23/24

3
Bedrooms
1,894
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 252 Charles Street

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,516 SF

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Property Information for 252 Charles Street

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)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Finished
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Play Room, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Pool In-Ground, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 255 X 80
  • Other Structures: Pool House
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2021-04-25T18:01:24
  • Photos Count: 90
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Attic
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 33X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 17X13
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 28X13
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 14X8
Play Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Play Room
  • Dimensions: 20X14
Office Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 14X11
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 8X6

Property History for 252 Charles Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 7, 2021

Sold

MRED #11065561

$275,000
Jun 2, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1463906896

$275,000
Apr 25, 2021

Pending

MRED #11065561

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/07/2021

Sold

MRED #11065561

$275,000
06/02/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1463906896

$275,000
04/25/2021

Pending

MRED #11065561

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

Public Records for 252 Charles Street

Taxable ValueLand$18,301Additions$105,275Total$123,576
Tax Record2025$8,994 ($749 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,308 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,308 SqFtLot Size20,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915CountyDEKALBAPN06-32-384-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 252 Charles Street

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
Southeast Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sycamore Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sycamore High School
Public9 to 12

West 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: 252 Charles Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
$275,000
3
2,280
20,516
$80,150
4
1,530
5,680
$137,100
4
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$137,500
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997
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