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$272,831
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $157,000 on Apr 26, 2018

1420 RIDGE DR

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
0
Baths
2,209 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$273K
$248K low$297K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$157,000 · Apr 26, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$125,396
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$100,317
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.54%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$147,435
FIRST NAT'L BK/OMAHA · recorded Apr 26, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,867 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$74,936 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,697
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,239
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,428
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,808

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi
H
Dekalb High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi

District: Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

Neighborhood · ZIP 60178These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,227
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.340 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,175
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,851
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1420 Ridge Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in DeKalb County

What homes are worth in Sycamore 60178

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$166K$638K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Sycamore 60178.

How it measures up in Sycamore 60178

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sycamore 60178.

Estimated value$272,831
CheaperTypical $315,681Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size2,209 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

How 1420 Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$272,83136% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,209 ft²5% of homes3% of homes

About 1420 Ridge Dr

How much is 1420 Ridge Dr, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1420 Ridge Dr, Sycamore, IL is $272,831 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $248,276 to $297,385. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1420 Ridge Dr, Sycamore, IL last sell?

1420 Ridge Dr, Sycamore, IL last sold on Apr 26, 2018 for $157,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 1420 Ridge Dr, Sycamore, IL?

1420 Ridge Dr, Sycamore, IL is assigned to Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Dekalb High School (high), rated C-; Clinton Rosette Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Dekalb Community Unit School District 428. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1420 Ridge Dr, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,685 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than 36% of them ($272,831 against a typical $315,681) and its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,209 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 45% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1420 Ridge Dr, Sycamore, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1420 Ridge Dr, Sycamore, IL was $4,867. The county assessed it at $74,936.

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