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$188,056$269 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $56,000 on Jul 8, 2026

228 E STATE ST

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
4
Beds
1
Baths
698 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.
0.14 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.
2
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

$188K
$173K low$203K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$56,000 · Jul 8, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,638 (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.$65,719 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,681
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,038
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,789
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,157

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.0.14
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, Attached
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 · 156 ft²

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
Southeast Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Sycamore High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

228 E State 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 93% 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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$167K$658K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$188,056
CheaperTypical $316,235Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$269
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area698 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 228 E State St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,0565% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26967% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than698 ft²5% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac15% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than19008% of homes7% of homes

About 228 E State St

How much is 228 E State St, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 E State St, Sycamore, IL is $188,056 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $173,428 to $202,684. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 E State St, Sycamore, IL last sell?

228 E State St, Sycamore, IL last sold on Jul 8, 2026 for $56,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 E State St, Sycamore, IL?

228 E State St, Sycamore, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 698 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 228 E State St, Sycamore, IL built?

228 E State St, Sycamore, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 228 E State St, Sycamore, IL?

228 E State 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 228 E State St, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,688 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than 5% of them ($188,056 against a typical $316,235), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($269 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 5% of them (698 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.14 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 11% 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 228 E State St, Sycamore, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 228 E State St, Sycamore, IL was $4,638. The county assessed it at $65,719.

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