Last Sold Price
3 beds1,551 sqft$99/sqft
523 Bethany Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178

Description

Multiple offers received. Highest and best called for by 6:30 august 7, 2020. You get a little bit of the country feel here! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch is situated on a half-acre lot and is close to Sycamore amenities! With some imagination and sweat equity, this home can be your dream home! There is nice frontage at the front yard - big enough to widen the driveway. Check out the drone pictures of the lot! The foyer has a welcoming closet. The living room and dining room combination have a lot...Multiple offers received. Highest and best called for by 6:30 august 7, 2020. You get a little bit of the country feel here! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch is situated on a half-acre lot and is close to Sycamore amenities! With some imagination and sweat equity, this home can be your dream home! There is nice frontage at the front yard - big enough to widen the driveway. Check out the drone pictures of the lot! The foyer has a welcoming closet. The living room and dining room combination have a lot of windows to enjoy the views of both the front and backyards. There's hardwood flooring underneath the carpet in this home! The kitchen is fully applianced with a breakfast bar and an eating area next to the sunroom. The sunroom is a great way to relax and enjoy the quietness of the backyard. There are two full baths in this home, one has a custom built-in closet. Nice sized master and bedroom number 2. Bedroom 3 could be a wonderful nursery or office. The full, unfinished basement is waiting for your finishing touches. A country feel with all of the necessities right down the street. If you are looking for a winter project, this is the one. Home is in a trust and sold as-is.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/09/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Maria Pena-Graham • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group - Sycamore
    P: (815) 757-3529 penagraham@gmail.com

Sold By Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group - Sycamore

Property Details for 523 Bethany Road

Status
MLS #
10808448
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$4,483 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1 Story
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
Area
Sycamore
Township
Cortland
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.1
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Num Of Cars
4.1
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$190,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

Sycamore, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 523 Bethany Road

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

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Property Information for 523 Bethany Road

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: Attached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Full
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1296
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Foyer, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Private Well
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1551
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1551
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2847
  • Main Sq Ft: 1551
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 232
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1296
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1296
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2020-08-07T11:53:35
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 08-07-2020
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 8X10
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: All
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X11
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Living Room Window Treatments: All
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X20
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Vinyl
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Vinyl
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 4X5
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 10X11
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 15X17

Property History for 523 Bethany Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2020

Sold

MRED #10808448

$153,500
Aug 8, 2020

Pending

MRED #10808448

Aug 6, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10808448

$142,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2020

Sold

MRED #10808448

$153,500
08/08/2020

Pending

MRED #10808448

08/06/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10808448

$142,500

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

Public Records for 523 Bethany Road

Taxable ValueLand$22,808Additions$48,663Total$71,471
Tax Record2025$5,159 ($430 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtLot Size26,136 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956CountyDEKALBAPN09-05-379-013

Schools near 523 Bethany 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: 523 Bethany Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
$153,500
3
1,551
26,136
$285,000
3
1,450
21,780
1
1
1,120
26,136
1
2
1,372
9,760
1
3
1,440
10,000
$198,000
1
2
2,449
26,136

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