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229 LUCAS ST

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
0
Baths
658 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$961 (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.$12,290 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,555
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,870

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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.Raised (Unspecified)
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

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

M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
North Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 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

229 Lucas 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 98% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Older than 90% 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 area658 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 229 Lucas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Living areabigger than658 ft²2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac49% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than192012% of homes10% of homes

About 229 Lucas St

How big is 229 Lucas St, Sycamore, IL?

229 Lucas St, Sycamore, IL has 658 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 229 Lucas St, Sycamore, IL built?

229 Lucas St, Sycamore, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 229 Lucas St, Sycamore, IL?

229 Lucas St, Sycamore, IL is assigned to Sycamore Middle School (middle), rated B-; North Elementary School (elementary), 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 229 Lucas St, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,702 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is bigger than 2% of them (658 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1920 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 229 Lucas St, Sycamore, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Lucas St, Sycamore, IL was $961. The county assessed it at $12,290.

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