Single Family ResidentialResidential
Last sold for $215,000 on Nov 18, 2024
203 E ELM ST
SYCAMORE, IL 60178
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,063 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Nov 18, 2024
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,490 (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.$70,230 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,662
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,568
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$210,690
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.0.15
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
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.
EMH
Southeast Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
Sycamore High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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
203 E Elm St 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.
- Smaller than 75% of homes in Sycamore 60178
- Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in DeKalb County
- Older than 89% of homes in DeKalb County
How it measures up in Sycamore 60178
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sycamore 60178.
Living area1,063 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 25% of homes nearby
Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger
Bigger than 22% of homes nearby
Year built1930
OlderTypical 1991Newer
Newer than 14% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Sycamore 60178 | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,063 ft² | 25% of homes | 25% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.16 ac | 22% of homes | 16% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1930 | 14% of homes | 11% of homes |
About 203 E Elm St
When did 203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL last sell?
203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL last sold on Nov 18, 2024 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL?
203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,063 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.
When was 203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL built?
203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.
What schools serve 203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL?
203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL is assigned to Southeast 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 203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?
Among the 7,702 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is bigger than 25% of them (1,063 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1930 against a typical 1991). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL?
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 E Elm St, Sycamore, IL was $5,490. The county assessed it at $70,230.
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