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  • Tax assessed value
    $101,946

    686 South Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178

    2beds
    1,339sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1920
    0.58 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $76/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

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    What's special

    "Imagine... this could be YOUR new cottage-feel charming home nestled on a double lot with panoramic park-like views of .58 acres!" This adorable home is located at the end of South Ave. offering serenity, beauty and privacy! The enclosed front porch with pretty window sheers and black ornate wall sconces welcome you! Craftsman-style glass atrium door opens into the lovely Living Room showcasing a white ceiling light fan, almost 9' ceiling and gleaming hardwood floors! The inviting Dining Room presents an open white spindled staircase with viewing window of outdoor retreat. Bonus first level Office space or future 3rd Bedroom continues with more hardwood flooring. The farm-style Kitchen features new 2022 gray wood-look flooring, painted cabinetry and a display wall to showcase your glass and dinnerware. There are a couple of pull out cabinet drawers and includes all appliances; one of the cleanest oven-range too! The Laundry Room comes equipped with a washer and dryer, and cabinetry storage. The white and sage green fresh-look 1st level full bath hosts a true "walk-in" shower with grab bars and built in niches! Tile surround shower, block glass window and quaint small tiles on floor add ambiance to this vintage bathroom. The gorgeous white staircase leads you to the upper level bedrooms. Built-in dresser and drawers, wall sconces, newly painted with hardwood flooring are accents featured in the bedrooms. Gravity heat warms this upper level. NEW(ER) IMPROVEMENTS ARE: Electrical has been grounded throughout this entire home (2021) including 200-amp service. New outlets upstairs and downstairs (2021). New lighting in bedrooms and kitchen (2021). New fan and lighting in living room (2021). Completely restored wood flooring on 1st floor (2021). Restored and painted wood stairs (2022). New gray flooring installed in kitchen (2022). Handpainted all cabinets in kitchen (2021). Newly painted laundry, kitchen, dining room, living room, and two upstairs bedrooms (2022). Brand new radon mitigation system (2021). There was a prior installed 95% Armstrong Air energy efficient installed (2020). All appliances are in good working order. Two (2) window A/C units are included. Home sweet Sycamore home!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Access
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,339 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 0.58 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0905127011

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Sycamore

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $76/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $101,946
    • Annual tax amount: $433

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/9/2022Sold$175,000$131/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11647994 Report a problem
    10/12/2022Pending sale$175,000$131/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group #11647994 Report a problem
    10/11/2022Contingent$175,000$131/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11647994 Report a problem
    10/7/2022Listed for sale$175,000+17%$131/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11647994 Report a problem
    1/29/2021Sold$149,627+13.4%$112/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10959522 Report a problem
    1/21/2021Pending sale$132,000$99/sqft
    Source: Local MLS #10959522 Report a problem
    12/31/2020Contingent$132,000$99/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10959522 Report a problem
    12/31/2020Pending sale$132,000$99/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Affiliated #10959522 Report a problem
    12/28/2020Listed for sale$132,000$99/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Affiliated #10959522 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2020$433 -0.8%$33,982 +4.4%
    2019$437 -1.8%$32,556 +5.7%
    2018$445 -1.9%$30,789 +5%
    2017$454 -2.7%$29,311 +6.4%
    2016$466 $27,548 +6.5%
    2015-- $25,869 +3.9%
    2014-- $24,898 -3.5%
    2013-- $25,801 -9.1%
    2012-- $28,375 -9.4%
    2011-- $31,312 -7.3%
    2010-- $33,760 -4.6%
    2009-- $35,403 +4%
    2008-- $34,041 +3.5%
    2007-- $32,878 +5.1%
    2006-- $31,277
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    Neighborhood: 60178

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