Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home, ideally located within walking distance of downtown Sycamore! Step inside and you'll immediately appreciate the open kitchen, creating a welcoming first impression and a comfortable gathering space for everyday living. The eat-in kitchen features updated appliances and plenty of room to enjoy meals with family and friends. The main level offers the convenience of a bedroom and full bath, while upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms, another full bath, and a separate bonus room ready to fit your needs. Whether you're looking for a home office, playroom, hobby space, or a combination of uses, this flexible area offers plenty of possibilities. Step outside and enjoy the newer deck overlooking a nice-sized yard on a larger corner lot, providing room to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. A large storage shed adds even more convenience. You'll also appreciate the important updates, including a newer furnace and water heater, new central air, and roof, windows, and siding approximately 4-5 years old. With its inviting layout, flexible living spaces, outdoor appeal, and fantastic location close to schools, shopping, dining, parks, and everything downtown Sycamore has to offer, this home is a wonderful opportunity to make your own!
Price change
Price cut: $5K (11/11)
$234,000
529 S Locust St, Sycamore, IL 60178
3beds
1,248sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,207 Square Feet Lot
$237,700 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Nice-sized yardSeparate bonus roomOutdoor appealLarger corner lotInviting layoutFlexible living spacesEat-in kitchen
- 78 days
- 1,266
- 117
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Sedevie 608-712-3198,
American Realty Illinois LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12740123
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Sitting room
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,248
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, Off Street, Driveway, Yes, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,207 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 77X81X77X80
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0632454011
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sycamore
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $42,039
- Annual tax amount: $2,794
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$237,700
$226,000 - $250,000
$2,096/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2026 | Price change | $234,000-2.1%$188/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12740123 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2026 | Price change | $239,000-2.4%$192/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12740123 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000$196/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12740123 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2026 | Contingent | $245,000$196/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12740123 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+101.6%$196/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12740123 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2021 | Sold | $121,500+1.3%$97/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11019460 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2021 | Contingent | $119,900$96/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11019460 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $119,900$96/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11019460 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2021 | Contingent | $119,900$96/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11019460 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $119,900+46.2%$96/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11019460 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2018 | Sold | $82,000-3.5%$66/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09788267 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2017 | Pending sale | $85,000$68/sqft |
Source: Pittsley Realty #09788267 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2017 | Listed for sale | $85,000$68/sqft |
Source: Pittsley Realty #09788267 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2017 | Listing removed | $85,000$68/sqft |
Source: Pittsley Realty #09643043 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2017 | Listed for sale | $85,000$68/sqft |
Source: Pittsley Realty #09643043 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,795 +3.3% | $42,039 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $2,705 +2.4% | $39,525 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $2,640 +6% | $36,092 +9% |
| 2022 | $2,490 -14.8% | $33,103 +9.3% |
| 2021 | $2,923 +1.2% | $30,294 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $2,887 +1.5% | $29,550 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $2,845 +1.5% | $28,903 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $2,803 -9% | $28,026 -7.3% |
| 2017 | $3,079 +2.1% | $30,229 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $3,016 | $28,850 +6.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $27,153 +5.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $25,784 -1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $26,278 -5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $27,898 -9.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $30,762 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $32,395 -4.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $34,039 +3.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $32,774 +4.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $31,249 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $29,012 |
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Neighborhood: 60178
Nearby schools
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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