Last Sold Price
3 beds950 sqft$179/sqft
542 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Description

There is an accepted offer on this property waiting on signatures from out of town seller. Any further offers at this time would be a backup. Solid partial brick 3 bedroom home with full basement. Refinished wood floors with oak trim. Wood-burning Fireplace in living room. Full unfinished basement could offer expanded living space. There is a an exterior basement door which provides a private entrance. There is a driveway which has potential to build a garage on this pad. Quick closing offered by...There is an accepted offer on this property waiting on signatures from out of town seller. Any further offers at this time would be a backup. Solid partial brick 3 bedroom home with full basement. Refinished wood floors with oak trim. Wood-burning Fireplace in living room. Full unfinished basement could offer expanded living space. There is a an exterior basement door which provides a private entrance. There is a driveway which has potential to build a garage on this pad. Quick closing offered by owner.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/26/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tom Skora • RE/MAX Experience
    P: (815) 751-4631 C: (815) 751-4631 tom.skora@comcast.net

Sold By Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Property Details for 542 Sycamore Road

Status
MLS #
12577134
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$3,129 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built
1943
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 5,912 SF
Area
De Kalb
Township
DeKalb
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air

Location

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Building Information for 542 Sycamore Road

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,912 SF

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Property Information for 542 Sycamore Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 438
  • Elementary School: Malta Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Malta Elementary School
  • High School District: 428
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 438
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 55x107.50
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-02-27T01:30:58
  • Photos Count: 17
  • 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: 10X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X10
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: 9X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 5X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 11X21

Property History for 542 Sycamore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2026

Sold

MRED #12577134

$170,000
Mar 23, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1933821267

$170,000
Feb 27, 2026

Pending

MRED #12577134

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2026

Sold

MRED #12577134

$170,000
03/23/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1933821267

$170,000
02/27/2026

Pending

MRED #12577134

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

Public Records for 542 Sycamore Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,747Additions$46,787Total$55,534
Tax Record2025$3,480 ($290 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size5,912 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyDEKALBAPN08-14-379-017

Schools near 542 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: 542 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
$170,000
3
950
5,912
$146,000
5,912
5,500
$177,500
3
1,125
5,200
5,500
$118,900
3
1,393
7,383

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