Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,125 sqft$107/sqft
518 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,658 sq ftLot Size
1943Year Built
$107/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Oh my! What a cute, clean and cozy cape cod home. Conveniently located within walking distance to schools, parks, shopping, and downtown DeKalb. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been recently painted and has hardwood floors throughout the home. Check out the custom backsplash in the cozy kitchen. The living room has enough space for a dining table. There's a first-floor bedroom! The feel of being up north greets you as you enter the upstairs study, den, office and master bedroom adorned in knotty...Oh my! What a cute, clean and cozy cape cod home. Conveniently located within walking distance to schools, parks, shopping, and downtown DeKalb. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been recently painted and has hardwood floors throughout the home. Check out the custom backsplash in the cozy kitchen. The living room has enough space for a dining table. There's a first-floor bedroom! The feel of being up north greets you as you enter the upstairs study, den, office and master bedroom adorned in knotty pine. A great place to relax! The basement is partially finished with a recreation room, laundry area and plenty of storage. Newer roof, windows and freshly painted. Fenced in yard, cute patio and a one car garage. This lovely brick home is what you have been waiting for. Home sold AS-IS. Welcome to easy living!

    Sold By Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group - Sycamore

    • Listed by: Maria Pena-Graham 815.757.3529 penagraham@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group - Sycamore
    Listing closed: 07/16/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10388408

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $140,000

    Avg days on market

    13

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.3%

    DeKalb, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    1

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    Bedrooms
    968
    Square Feet
    0.17
    Acres
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    1/10
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    Bedrooms
    1,054
    Square Feet
    0.07
    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
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    Square Feet
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    Bedrooms
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    Acres
    a view of a house with a small yard and wooden fence
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    7

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    Sold 01/31/25

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    Square Feet
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    a front view of a house with a garden
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    Property Information for 518 Sycamore Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,004 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • Area: De Kalb
    • Township: DEKALB
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Num Of Cars: 1.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1943
    • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,658 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 428
    • High School District: 428
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 428
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Direction Faces: West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Bonus Room, Recreation Room
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 71-80 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X110
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 0
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
    • Photos Count: 19
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 05-24-2019
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Size: 15X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 12X8
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Kitchen Size: 10X8
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Size: 25X12
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 15X10
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: All
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 2 Size: 10X20
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bonus Room

    Property History for 518 Sycamore Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 16, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10388408

    $119,900
    Jul 8, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #649229498

    $120,000

    +10.1% / yr

    May 22, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10388408

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/16/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10388408

    $119,900
    07/08/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #649229498

    $120,000

    +10.1% / yr

    05/22/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10388408

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

    Public Records for 518 Sycamore Road

    Taxable ValueLand$8,116Additions$55,730Total$63,846
    Tax Record2025$4,569 ($381 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size5,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-14-379-006

    Schools near 518 Sycamore Road

    This home is within Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Littlejohn Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Clinton Rosette Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    De Kalb High School
    Public9 to 12

    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: 518 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
    $119,900
    2
    1,125
    5,658
    $165,000
    3
    1,349
    $104,000
    5,500
    5,500
    $61,600
    3
    1,367
    $130,000
    3
    5,500

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