PRISTINE ALL-BRICK 1,545 SQ. FT. CAPE COD HOME SHOWCASES A CLASSY DECOR WITH ATTENTION TO DETAIL! This setting boasts 160' deep lot with alley access and an inviting covered porch with wood wainscoting on ceiling... a favorite gathering space! Winding walkway leads you to the front entry featuring enchanting lantern-style lighting and 15-panel solid wood door... welcome to 121 Home St.! The inviting foyer area presents guest closet and elegant open staircase with white balusters and painted black returns on stairs. Living Room hosts crown molding, tile surround wood burning fireplace with white dentil detailed mantle, cozy bay window setting and a full view atrium door that opens onto the outdoor covered 14'x10' patio. Dining Room displays eye-catching wood beams. Gleaming hardwood flooring, fresh wall color, white window sheers/curtains and candle-like lighting fixtures add ambiance and charm to the heart of this stunning home! Kitchen features solid white countertops, attached white cookbook cupboard, free standing island, open wood display shelf, abundant recessed lighting and ornamental millwork embracing window and vented range hood. 1st level powder room provides mirrored medicine cabinet, pedestal sink and stylish wall sconces. Beautiful staircase leads to the upper level with antique lighting. Primary Suite showcases 3 closets; 1 is cedar-lined & another is a walk-in! Charming dormer window nook, built-in dresser drawers, ceiling-light fan. A quaint glass door opens onto a flat roof... imagine a future roof top setting while enjoying sunrises and sunsets from your Master Suite! 23'x12' bedroom also presents a dormer window nook with built-in dresser drawers and antique light fixture. Linen closet, laundry chute, full bath with antique vanity white top, mirrored oval medicine cabinet, pretty chrome faucet, arched tub/shower opening, wainscoting ceiling and candle-like lighting... a spa-like retreat! The structural integrity of this property consists of steel beam and concrete foundation while also being equipped with copper plumbing, Rheem energy efficient furnace, central air system, 100-amp electric service, double utility sink, washer/dryer hook up, security system and newly painted basement. The 24'x22' 2-car garage provides a workbench, overhead lighting with 3-car wide driveway for additional parking. Recent improvements are new water heater and softener in 2021, some newly painted interior areas and basement walls 2021, new motor in furnace 2020, new gutters installed on home, porch and garage 2020, new blown-in insulation in attic 2019, newer architectural-style shingles and flat roofing installed on this home 2018, newer storm windows and screens in 2018. Only 1 block from historical Main St., you'll enjoy our annual Pumpkin Fest parade route! This ideal location is just a quick walk to downtown Sycamore, the library, restaurants, bars, outdoor dining, parks, farmer's market, walking paths and more. "LOVE your HOME and where you LIVE!"
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Miller• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with Kelly Miller• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
OVER $35,000. IN NEW IMPROVEMENTS. COMPLETELY REFURBISHED ENGLISH COTTAGE (OVER $35000. IN NEW IMPROVEMENTS) . .. ON "HARD TO FIND" OVERSIZED LOT FOR FUTURE ADDITION! 5x7 ENTRY OAK FLRS. 2 LARGE BEDROOMS. 1 1/2 BTHS. Newly remodeled. 24' LR W/ BAY & FIREPLACE. 2 BLKS"SOUTHEAST SCHOOL". 2 HOUSES FROM PUMPKIN PARADE. BASEMENT & GARAGE. NEW fURNACE/STORMS & SCREENS & LOTS MORE. THIS IS A GEM. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND AN IMPRESSIVE STAIRCASE WITH ENTRANCE CLOSET. LIVING AREA IS SPACIOUS WITH FIREPLACE AND BAY WINDOW LEADING TO A PORCH THAT COULD BE ENCLOSED. BEDROOMS FEATURE DORMER WINDOWS WITH BUILTINS AND MANY CLOSETS. UPDATES INCLUDE FURNACE & STORMS/SCREENS-2018. COMPLETELY REFURBISHED. BRAND NEW ROOF JULY 2018. SOLD "AS IS".
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06931907
Aug 14, 2008
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$157,000
$102/sq ft
Jul 28, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 17, 2008
Listed
$174,900
$113/sq ft
Cute as a button is this brick cape cod sitting on an oversized lot and alley way in the heart of Sycamore. Hardwood floors throughout and an impressive staircase with entrance closet. Living area is spacious with fireplace and bay window leading to a porch that could be enclosed. Bedrooms feature dormer windows with builtins and many closets. Updates include furnace in '04,AC in '07,water heater '06, painted '07.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,392 (+2.8%)
$18,577 + $54,920
$73,497
2024
$5,246 (+1.6%)
$18,577 + $54,920
$73,497
2023
$5,166 (+5.1%)
$17,466 + $51,636
$69,102
2022
$4,916 (+5.4%)
$15,949 + $47,152
$63,101
2021
$4,663 (+1.6%)
$14,628 + $43,247
$57,875
2020
$4,592 (−10.0%)
$13,733 + $40,600
$54,333
2019
$5,102 (+1.5%)
$13,102 + $38,734
$51,836
2018
$5,026 (+2.2%)
$12,704 + $37,558
$50,262
2017
$4,917 (+2.1%)
$12,201 + $36,072
$48,273
2016
$4,815 (+0.5%)
$12,201 + $36,072
$48,273
2015
$4,789 (+2.4%)
$11,644 + $34,426
$46,070
2014
$4,678 (+2.9%)
$10,406 + $30,767
$41,173
2013
$4,545 (+3.3%)
$10,605 + $31,356
$41,961
2012
$4,399 (+12.9%)
$11,259 + $33,290
$44,549
2011
$3,897 (+1.5%)
$12,415 + $36,707
$49,122
2010
$3,839 (+0.7%)
$13,074 + $38,655
$51,729
2009
$3,811 (+2.9%)
$13,737 + $40,617
$54,354
2008
$3,705
$13,226 + $39,107
$52,333
Tax history for 121 Home St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,392 (+2.8%)
$18,577 + $54,920
$73,497
2024
$5,246 (+1.6%)
$18,577 + $54,920
$73,497
2023
$5,166 (+5.1%)
$17,466 + $51,636
$69,102
2022
$4,916 (+5.4%)
$15,949 + $47,152
$63,101
2021
$4,663 (+1.6%)
$14,628 + $43,247
$57,875
2020
$4,592 (−10.0%)
$13,733 + $40,600
$54,333
2019
$5,102 (+1.5%)
$13,102 + $38,734
$51,836
2018
$5,026 (+2.2%)
$12,704 + $37,558
$50,262
2017
$4,917 (+2.1%)
$12,201 + $36,072
$48,273
2016
$4,815 (+0.5%)
$12,201 + $36,072
$48,273
2015
$4,789 (+2.4%)
$11,644 + $34,426
$46,070
2014
$4,678 (+2.9%)
$10,406 + $30,767
$41,173
2013
$4,545 (+3.3%)
$10,605 + $31,356
$41,961
2012
$4,399 (+12.9%)
$11,259 + $33,290
$44,549
2011
$3,897 (+1.5%)
$12,415 + $36,707
$49,122
2010
$3,839 (+0.7%)
$13,074 + $38,655
$51,729
2009
$3,811 (+2.9%)
$13,737 + $40,617
$54,354
2008
$3,705
$13,226 + $39,107
$52,333
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
632412008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
R-2
Two Family Residence District
The Two Family Residence District is established to provide standards for development of detached single family residences and duplexes served by municipal water and sewer systems. The map symbol and short name for this district shall be R-2.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 5
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Side Apron, Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door