29736 Highway 23

$190,000
Last Sold Price
1,100 Sq. Ft.
$173 / Sq. Ft.
1,100
Sq. Ft.
$173
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience the best of both worlds - country living with in-town convenience - just two miles outside the heart of Genoa and only three miles from Sycamore, putting you within minutes of additional restaurants, shopping, and everyday essentials. This inviting two-story home, surrounded by peaceful cornfields, offers a blend of vintage character and everyday comfort. This home sits on nearly one-third of an acre of country land and is located within the Sycamore School District. The home features...Experience the best of both worlds - country living with in-town convenience - just two miles outside the heart of Genoa and only three miles from Sycamore, putting you within minutes of additional restaurants, shopping, and everyday essentials. This inviting two-story home, surrounded by peaceful cornfields, offers a blend of vintage character and everyday comfort. This home sits on nearly one-third of an acre of country land and is located within the Sycamore School District. The home features a large kitchen with a convenient peninsula, and a generous size walk-in pantry that offers great possibilities, whether for storage, a small home office, or a creative space. Upstairs, you'll find three bright bedrooms with generous windows that fill the home with natural light, and a full bathroom on the main level adds to its practicality. The basement is impressively clean for a home of this era - perfect for storage, hobbies, or possible future use. Step outside and enjoy the peacefulness of rural life, surrounded by open skies and wide fields - yet only minutes from Genoa's grocery stores, local dining. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to unwind, work from home, or enjoy a slower pace with quick access to town, this property offers the perfect balance of solitude and convenience.
  1. Listed by Carlos Betancourt • Premier Living Properties
    P: (847)-456-1411 carlos@carlossells.com;carlos@plproperties.com

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Property Details for 29736 Highway 23

Area
Genoa
Township
Sycamore
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Wall Unit(s)
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 02:20 AM

Property Details for 29736 Highway 23

StatusClosed
MLS #12516205
Days on Market8
Taxes$2,676 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
CountyDeKalb County
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Building Information for 29736 Highway 23

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,149 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$926

Property Taxes

$223

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 29736 Highway 23

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 427
  • Elementary School: North Elementary School
  • 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
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Driveway, Yes, Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 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: 103 X 123
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1100
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 16
  • Rural: Y
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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 Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X20

Property History for 29736 Highway 23

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2025

Sold

MRED #12516205

$190,000
Nov 19, 2025

Pending

MRED #12516205

Nov 19, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12516205

Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12516205

$169,900
Mar 1, 2020

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201806749

$100,000
Feb 28, 2020

Sold

MRED #10460817

$100,000
Sep 20, 2019

Pending

MRED #10460817

Sep 19, 2019

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201806749

Aug 14, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10460817

$109,500
Jul 20, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10112700

$114,500
Oct 15, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10112700

$129,900
Oct 14, 2018

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201806749

$129,900
Nov 21, 2012

Cancelled

MRED #08145044

$79,900
Aug 24, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08145044

$79,900
Jul 15, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #273263302

$131,000

+25.3% / yr

Jul 15, 2009

Sold

MRED #07206280

$131,000
Jun 24, 2009

Pending

MRED #07206280

May 4, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07206280

$149,900
Nov 29, 2007

Cancelled

MRED #06681543

$159,900
Sep 23, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06681543

$169,000
Jan 24, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #214494739

$75,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Sold

MRED #12516205

$190,000
11/19/2025

Pending

MRED #12516205

11/19/2025

Contingent

MRED #12516205

11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12516205

$169,900
03/01/2020

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201806749

$100,000
02/28/2020

Sold

MRED #10460817

$100,000
09/20/2019

Pending

MRED #10460817

09/19/2019

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201806749

08/14/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10460817

$109,500
07/20/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10112700

$114,500
10/15/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10112700

$129,900
10/14/2018

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201806749

$129,900
11/21/2012

Cancelled

MRED #08145044

$79,900
08/24/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08145044

$79,900
07/15/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #273263302

$131,000

+25.3% / yr

07/15/2009

Sold

MRED #07206280

$131,000
06/24/2009

Pending

MRED #07206280

05/04/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07206280

$149,900
11/29/2007

Cancelled

MRED #06681543

$159,900
09/23/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06681543

$169,000
01/24/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #214494739

$75,000

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

Public Records for 29736 Highway 23

Taxable ValueLand$12,495Additions$28,228Total$40,723
Tax Record2024$2,675 ($223 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtLot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyDEKALBAPN06-05-276-002

Schools near 29736 Highway 23

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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