Oh my! What a cute, clean and cozy cape cod home. Conveniently located within walking distance to schools, parks, shopping, and downtown DeKalb. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been recently painted and has hardwood floors throughout the home. Check out the custom backsplash in the cozy kitchen. The living room has enough space for a dining table. There's a first-floor bedroom! The feel of being up north greets you as you enter the upstairs study, den, office and master bedroom adorned in knotty pine. A great place to relax! The basement is partially finished with a recreation room, laundry area and plenty of storage. Newer roof, windows and freshly painted. Fenced in yard, cute patio and a one car garage. This lovely brick home is what you have been waiting for. Home sold AS-IS. Welcome to easy living!
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
5,658 sq ftLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Maria Pena-Graham• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with Kelly Miller• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
A very cozy and comfortable home. The 300 square foot great room gives the open floorplan that you can furnish and use the way YOU want. Upstairs are two large rooms totally finished in beautiful knotty pine. Hardwood floors throughout the house, fenced yard, new roof in 2016, and low maintenance brick exterior.
Public Records
May 29, 1998
Sold
$82,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,569 (+9.7%)
$8,116 + $55,730
$63,846
2024
$4,167 (−1.3%)
$8,116 + $55,730
$63,846
2023
$4,220 (+3.3%)
$7,411 + $50,890
$58,301
2022
$4,084 (−1.7%)
$6,462 + $44,372
$50,834
2021
$4,153 (−2.0%)
$7,375 + $39,036
$46,411
2020
$4,236 (+2.7%)
$6,917 + $36,612
$43,529
2019
$4,125 (+3.0%)
$6,540 + $34,612
$41,152
2018
$4,004 (−0.2%)
$6,318 + $33,438
$39,756
2017
$4,013 (+1.6%)
$6,073 + $32,143
$38,216
2016
$3,949 (+1.4%)
$6,073 + $32,143
$38,216
2015
$3,895 (−0.6%)
$5,920 + $31,332
$37,252
2014
$3,920 (−1.0%)
$8,115 + $27,887
$36,002
2013
$3,960 (+0.5%)
$8,524 + $29,293
$37,817
2012
$3,942 (+0.9%)
$9,360 + $32,165
$41,525
2011
$3,907 (+0.5%)
$10,282 + $35,334
$45,616
2010
$3,886 (−0.2%)
$10,577 + $37,666
$48,243
2009
$3,896 (+2.6%)
$11,262 + $40,104
$51,366
2008
$3,799
$11,096 + $39,511
$50,607
Tax history for 518 Sycamore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,569 (+9.7%)
$8,116 + $55,730
$63,846
2024
$4,167 (−1.3%)
$8,116 + $55,730
$63,846
2023
$4,220 (+3.3%)
$7,411 + $50,890
$58,301
2022
$4,084 (−1.7%)
$6,462 + $44,372
$50,834
2021
$4,153 (−2.0%)
$7,375 + $39,036
$46,411
2020
$4,236 (+2.7%)
$6,917 + $36,612
$43,529
2019
$4,125 (+3.0%)
$6,540 + $34,612
$41,152
2018
$4,004 (−0.2%)
$6,318 + $33,438
$39,756
2017
$4,013 (+1.6%)
$6,073 + $32,143
$38,216
2016
$3,949 (+1.4%)
$6,073 + $32,143
$38,216
2015
$3,895 (−0.6%)
$5,920 + $31,332
$37,252
2014
$3,920 (−1.0%)
$8,115 + $27,887
$36,002
2013
$3,960 (+0.5%)
$8,524 + $29,293
$37,817
2012
$3,942 (+0.9%)
$9,360 + $32,165
$41,525
2011
$3,907 (+0.5%)
$10,282 + $35,334
$45,616
2010
$3,886 (−0.2%)
$10,577 + $37,666
$48,243
2009
$3,896 (+2.6%)
$11,262 + $40,104
$51,366
2008
$3,799
$11,096 + $39,511
$50,607
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
5,658 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
814379006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X8
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 25X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room
Kitchen Information
Size: 10X8
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Additional Rooms Information
Bonus Room, Recreation Room
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 15X10
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
All Window Treatments
Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 10X20
In Basement
Other Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 71-80 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Patio, Storm/Screen Windows
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X110
Less Than .25 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 6
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 0
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Rural (Y/N): N
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 0814379006
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $4,003.58
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Location
Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street
School Information
Elementary School District: 428
Junior High District: 428
High School District: 428
Location Information
Township: DeKalb
Corporate Limits: DeKalb
Directions: Sycamore Road is Route 23- corner of Sycamore Road and North 5th Street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,658 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 814379006
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash Only
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Littlejohn Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
2/10
De Kalb High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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DeKalb, IL • 60115
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$209,000 – $253,000
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