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$261,001$231 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $59,000 on Nov 10, 1986

1940 ELFRAN DR

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,131 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$261K
$237K low$285K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$59,000 · Nov 10, 1986
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.$161,001
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$128,801
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.38%
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.$100,000
FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO · R · recorded May 17, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,201 (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.$68,698 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,196
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,502
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,590
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$206,094

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

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

E
North Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Sycamore High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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%

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

1940 Elfran 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.

  • Worth less than 68% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Older than 73% 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
$167K$654K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$261,001
CheaperTypical $315,312Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $231Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,131 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 1940 Elfran Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$261,00132% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23149% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,131 ft²32% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac66% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than196532% of homes27% of homes

About 1940 Elfran Dr

How much is 1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL is $261,001 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $237,057 to $284,945. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL last sell?

1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL last sold on Nov 10, 1986 for $59,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL?

1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,131 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL built?

1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

What schools serve 1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL?

1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL is assigned to North 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 1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,685 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than 32% of them ($261,001 against a typical $315,312), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($231 against a typical $231), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,131 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1965 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 40% 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 1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1940 Elfran Dr, Sycamore, IL was $4,201. The county assessed it at $68,698.

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