Welcome home to this charming ranch in a prime Sycamore location, just minutes from Sycamore Middle School and all the dining, shopping, and entertainment in downtown Sycamore. This home offers easy, single-level living with a bright and inviting layout filled with natural light and true hardwood flooring throughout the main living spaces. The spacious family room welcomes you in with warmth and natural light, flowing seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen with table space and direct access to the screened-in porch. This is the kind of space you'll actually use, overlooking the yard with views of the iconic Sycamore water tower, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. All three bedrooms feature hardwood flooring, and the full hallway bathroom is centrally located for convenience. The full unfinished basement offers incredible potential for additional living space, storage, or future expansion, with laundry already in place. Complete with a 2-car attached garage, this home checks all the boxes with location, layout, and opportunity. A solid, well-located home with room to grow!
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$292,500
187 Alfred Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178
3beds
1,197sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.36 Acres Lot
$284,100 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$2,048 Estimated rent
Home value
$284,100
$270,000 - $298,000
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Listing courtesy of:
Sarah Leonard, E-PRO 224-239-3966,
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Bought with:
Patricia Ellingson
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12574960
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Windows: All
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,197 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 100X155.6
Details
- Parcel number: 0628151018
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Street Paved
Location
- Region: Sycamore
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $292,500+2.6%$244/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12574960 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Contingent | $285,000$238/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12574960 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+57%$238/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12574960 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2005 | Sold | $181,500$152/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,473 +3% | $68,059 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $4,341 +6.6% | $62,149 +9% |
| 2022 | $4,074 +5.1% | $57,001 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $3,875 +2% | $53,512 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $3,798 +2.4% | $52,197 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $3,711 +2.6% | $51,054 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $3,618 +3.5% | $49,504 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $3,497 +3.7% | $47,546 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $3,373 | $45,377 +6.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $42,708 +5.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $40,555 -1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $41,332 -5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $43,882 -9.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $48,386 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $50,954 -4.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $53,540 +3.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $51,551 +4.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $49,152 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $45,633 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60178
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10North Grove Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Sycamore Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Sycamore High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Grove Elementary School
- Middle: Sycamore Middle School
- High: Sycamore High School
- District: 427
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Illinois
- DeKalb County
- Sycamore
- 60178
- 187 Alfred Dr
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