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$293,112$332 / ft²
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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $101,000 on Dec 14, 2012

15847 PLANK RD

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
4
Beds
1
Baths
884 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$293K
$279K low$308K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$101,000 · Dec 14, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,751 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$75,734 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,296
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,438
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,205
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$227,202

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.35
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 160 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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

E
North Grove Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Sycamore High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi

District: Sycamore Community Unit School District 427

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%

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How this home compares

15847 Plank Rd 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Older than 94% 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.

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$168K$651K

This home is worth more than 42% 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$293,112
CheaperTypical $317,306Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$332
CheaperTypical $234Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area884 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,335 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size1.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 15847 Plank Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$293,11242% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33289% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than884 ft²14% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.35 ac91% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than19008% of homes6% of homes

About 15847 Plank Rd

How much is 15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL is $293,112 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $278,549 to $307,675. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL last sell?

15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL last sold on Dec 14, 2012 for $101,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL?

15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 884 square feet of living space and a 1.35-acre lot.

When was 15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL built?

15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL?

15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL is assigned to North Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Sycamore Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sycamore High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,687 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than 42% of them ($293,112 against a typical $317,306), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($332 against a typical $234), it is bigger than 14% of them (884 ft² against a typical 1,335 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (1.35 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1900 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 52% 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 15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 15847 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL was $4,751. The county assessed it at $75,734.

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