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$260,193$237 / 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 97How 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

1961 RIVERS DR

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,100 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$260K
$252K low$268K high
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.$244,295
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$195,436
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.6%
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.$15,898
FIGURE LENDING LLC · recorded Sep 23, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$69,813 (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.$55,617
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,638
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$209,439

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.0.31
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 208 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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(2)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

1961 Rivers 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 70% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Older than 71% 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
$161K$641K

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$260,193
CheaperTypical $315,675Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $233Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 1961 Rivers Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$260,19332% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23752% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,100 ft²30% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac68% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than196934% of homes29% of homes

About 1961 Rivers Dr

How much is 1961 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1961 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL is $260,193 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $252,431 to $267,955. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1961 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL?

1961 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,100 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 1961 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL built?

1961 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.

What schools serve 1961 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL?

1961 Rivers 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 1961 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,682 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than 32% of them ($260,193 against a typical $315,675), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($237 against a typical $233), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,100 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1969 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.

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