This charming 2 story, 3 bedroom home is located on a 1/3 acre corner lot with beautifully mature landscaping and an inviting covered porch with hanging swing. Inside boasts a warm family room with wood-burning fireplace, newly remodeled kitchen with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a spacious dining room, and library with custom builtins and cozy reading nook. The additional office provides a dedicated workspace with separate entrance through half-garage, and the partially finished basement includes a large recreational room, bright laundry area, and separate studio. All 3 second-floor bedrooms are complete with existing hardwood floors. The sprawling fenced-in backyard offers both privacy and ample space for entertaining, including a paver patio, swing set, and outdoor fire-pit. And the one-of-a-kind (fully insulated and electric) He/She-shed tops it all off with a front-porch that's perfect for watching the sun set and a double-loft with cargo net perfect for the kids or grandkids. The home is situated in a family-friendly neighborhood in unincorporated Sycamore within walking distance of North Elementary School (427) and Sycamore Middle School (427). Recent updates include: kitchen cabinets, backsplash, and countertops; office/workspace and library; luxury vinyl flooring on main level, upstairs bathroom, and basement; remaining double-pane windows and all exterior doors; freshly stained siding; He/She-shed; and lots of fresh paint!
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
531 Birch Ln, Sycamore, IL 60178
3beds
1,816sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1965
0.34 Acres Lot
$332,000 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$2,260 Estimated rent
Home value
$332,000
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Separate studioFloor-to-ceiling cabinetsBright laundry areaCozy reading nookLarge recreational roomWarm family roomDedicated workspace
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,816 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0629201007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sycamore
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $86,108
- Annual tax amount: $6,005
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2024 | Sold | $280,000$154/sqft |
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| 1/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $280,000+48.1%$154/sqft |
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| 8/28/2017 | Sold | $189,000$104/sqft |
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| 7/4/2017 | Pending sale | $189,000$104/sqft |
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| 7/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $189,000$104/sqft |
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| 7/4/2017 | Pending sale | $189,000$104/sqft |
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| 6/30/2017 | Listed for sale | $189,000+1.3%$104/sqft |
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| 2/11/2009 | Sold | $186,500-20.6%$103/sqft |
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| 4/25/2008 | Listing removed | $234,900$129/sqft |
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| 4/13/2008 | Price change | $234,900-3.7%$129/sqft |
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| 11/12/2007 | Listed for sale | $243,900$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,005 +2.2% | $86,108 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $5,876 +1.9% | $80,959 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $5,766 +5.3% | $73,928 +9% |
| 2022 | $5,474 +4.2% | $67,805 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $5,255 +1.6% | $63,655 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $5,171 +2% | $62,091 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $5,070 +2% | $60,730 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $4,970 +2.7% | $58,887 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $4,837 +2.8% | $56,557 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $4,707 | $53,976 +6.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $50,801 +5.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $48,239 -1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $49,163 -5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $52,195 -9.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $57,554 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,609 -4.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $63,685 +3.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $61,318 +4.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $58,465 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,280 |
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Neighborhood: 60178
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10North Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Sycamore Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Sycamore High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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- Illinois
- DeKalb County
- Sycamore
- 60178
- 531 Birch Ln