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$455,736$224 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

249 BRIAN ST

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,034 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$456K
$428K low$483K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,618 (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.$143,901 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,178
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$134,723
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,296
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$431,703

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.0.22
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
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
North Grove Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Sycamore High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

249 Brian 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 more than 89% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Sycamore 60178

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
$170K$649K

This home is worth more than 82% 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$455,736
CheaperTypical $318,540Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $235Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area2,034 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,323 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 249 Brian St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$455,73682% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22441% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than2,034 ft²88% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac35% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than200165% of homes62% of homes

About 249 Brian St

How much is 249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL is $455,736 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $428,457 to $483,015. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL last sell?

249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL?

249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,034 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL built?

249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL?

249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL is assigned to Sycamore Middle School (middle), rated B-; North Grove 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 249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,687 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than 82% of them ($455,736 against a typical $318,540), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($224 against a typical $235), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,034 ft² against a typical 1,323 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (2001 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 89% 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 249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Brian St, Sycamore, IL was $10,618. The county assessed it at $143,901.

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