MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED- HIGHEST & BEST DUE MARCH 12TH AT 8:00 PM. This beautiful duplex is located near downtown Sycamore! Built in 2006, it has separate utilities, meters, HVAC, electrical, etc. Unit 257 has many updates: A/C (2022), Washer & Dryer (2023), Carpet, flooring, doors, blinds (2025). Unit 259 has had a long-term tenant for over 14 years who would like to stay. Live in one half and rent the other, or maximize profits, and rent both units. Each ranch unit offers open living space, vaulted ceilings, and an abundance of windows. The property is located on a spacious lot overlooking the creek. It is on a quiet cul de sac and is within walking distance to the park and near shopping, restaurants, and more!
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$304,000
257 Ellen St, Sycamore, IL 60178
4beds
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Multi Family
Built in 2006
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$331,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,980 Estimated rent
Home value
$331,700
$262,000 - $418,000
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Overlooking the creekAbundance of windowsOpen living spaceQuiet cul de sacVaulted ceilingsSpacious lot
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Listed by:
Grant Montgomery 630-377-1771,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Ryan Sjostrom
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12307631
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: None
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
- Size: 6,769 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 X 96.70
Details
- Parcel number: 0632127040
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sycamore
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $269,682
- Annual tax amount: $7,426
- Date on market: 3/11/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2025 | Sold | $304,000+6.7% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12307631 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Contingent | $285,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12307631 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $285,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12307631 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,474 +0.6% | $89,894 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $7,426 +4.1% | $82,087 +9% |
| 2022 | $7,135 +4.6% | $75,288 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $6,819 +1.2% | $70,680 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $6,736 +1.5% | $68,943 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $6,637 +1.5% | $67,432 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $6,538 +2.2% | $65,385 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $6,397 +2.1% | $62,797 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $6,265 | $59,933 +6.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $56,407 +5.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $53,563 -1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $54,589 -5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,956 -9.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $63,905 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,296 -4.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $70,711 +3.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $68,083 +4.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $64,916 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,269 |
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Neighborhood: 60178
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Sycamore Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Sycamore High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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
- 257 Ellen St
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