Two homes for the price of one! Rare corner-lot opportunity offering incredible flexibility and income potential under a single parcel number. Live in one home and rent the other to ease your mortgage or maximize returns by leasing both properties for dual rental income. The main home at 405 W. High St. features 3 bedrooms plus a first-floor office and 2 full baths and is fully rented. Character and updates blend seamlessly with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, classic built-ins, new quartz countertops, an eat-in kitchen, enclosed front porch, partial basement, some new carpeting, and a new boiler (2021). The second home at 223 S. California St. offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, hardwood floors, a galley kitchen with quartz countertops, full basement, central air (new 2025), new water heater (2024), washing machine, and updated deck boards (2025). Both properties benefit from new landscaping completed in 2025, enhancing curb appeal and overall presentation. A shared driveway provides convenient off street parking. Whether you're an owner occupant looking to significantly reduce your housing expense or an investor seeking strong rental income from two separate residences, this dual-property opportunity delivers versatility, updates, and long-term value in one smart purchase.
Contingent
Price cut: $15K (4/8)
$400,000
405 W High St, Sycamore, IL 60178
3beds
1,870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
5,250 Square Feet Lot
$388,400 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic built-insEat-in kitchenEnclosed front porchBeautifully refinished hardwood floorsNew quartz countertopsFull basementPartial basement
- 109 days |
- 132 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Mobile 815-501-4011,
Hometown Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12566159
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (SolidSurfaceCounter)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Special Millwork, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,870 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Shared Driveway, Driveway, Yes, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 105
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0632401008
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sycamore
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,315
- Annual tax amount: $5,246
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$388,400
$369,000 - $408,000
$2,265/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Contingent | $400,000$214/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $400,000-3.6%$214/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12569268 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $415,000$222/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Contingent | $415,000$222/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $415,000+151.5%$222/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12566159 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2026 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,200-1%$1/sqft |
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| 4/22/2025 | Listing removed | $2,223$1/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,223+48.7%$1/sqft |
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| 2/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/15/2020 | Listing removed | $1,495$1/sqft |
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| 4/4/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,495+10.7%$1/sqft |
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| 1/3/2020 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 12/9/2019 | Price change | $1,350+0.4%$1/sqft |
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| 11/18/2019 | Price change | $1,345-10%$1/sqft |
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| 11/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,495$1/sqft |
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| 8/4/2019 | Listing removed | $1,495$1/sqft |
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| 8/2/2019 | Price change | $1,495+7.2%$1/sqft |
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| 7/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,395+16.3%$1/sqft |
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| 11/23/2015 | Sold | $165,000-2.9%$88/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09058218 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2015 | Pending sale | $169,900$91/sqft |
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| 10/7/2015 | Listed for sale | $169,900+13.3%$91/sqft |
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| 1/28/2015 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 11/11/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 12/15/2013 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 7/13/2005 | Sold | $150,000$80/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,246 +0.6% | $63,105 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $5,213 +4.1% | $57,625 +9% |
| 2022 | $5,009 +4.6% | $52,852 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $4,787 +1.2% | $49,617 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $4,729 +1.5% | $48,397 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $4,659 +1.5% | $47,336 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $4,590 -11.5% | $45,899 -9.8% |
| 2017 | $5,185 +2.1% | $50,904 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $5,078 | $48,581 +6.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $45,723 +5.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $43,418 -1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $44,250 -5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $46,979 -9.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $51,802 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $54,552 -4.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $57,320 +3.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $55,190 +4.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $52,622 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $48,855 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60178
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Sycamore Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 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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