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256 NORTH AVE

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

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$533 (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.$6,818 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,818
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$20,454

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.17 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.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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 · 1.1 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

256 North Ave 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 91% 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.

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

How 256 North Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac13% of homes9% of homes

About 256 North Ave

When did 256 North Ave, Sycamore, IL last sell?

256 North Ave, Sycamore, IL last sold on May 1, 1990, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 256 North Ave, Sycamore, IL?

256 North Ave, 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.

What are the property taxes on 256 North Ave, Sycamore, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 North Ave, Sycamore, IL was $533. The county assessed it at $6,818.

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