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$397,277$407 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $200,000 on May 5, 2022

26891 IL ROUTE 23

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
2
Beds
1
Baths
975 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.
3.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$397K
$319K low$475K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · May 5, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$219,277
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$175,422
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.45%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$178,000
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP · recorded May 5, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,790 (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.$90,894 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,332
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,562
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,459
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$272,682

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.3.27
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, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 960 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
North Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Sycamore High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

26891 Il Route 23 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 82% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Older than 90% 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$654K

This home is worth more than 71% 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$397,277
CheaperTypical $315,312Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$407
CheaperTypical $231Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area975 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size3.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 26891 Il Route 23 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$397,27771% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40798% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than975 ft²19% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.27 ac94% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than192913% of homes10% of homes

About 26891 Il Route 23

How much is 26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL is $397,277 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $319,252 to $475,302. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL last sell?

26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL last sold on May 5, 2022 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL?

26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 975 square feet of living space and a 3.27-acre lot.

When was 26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL built?

26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL was built in 1929, making it 97 years old.

What schools serve 26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL?

26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL is assigned to North 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 26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,685 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than 71% of them ($397,277 against a typical $315,312), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($407 against a typical $231), it is bigger than 19% of them (975 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (3.27 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1929 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 82% 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 26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26891 Il Route 23, Sycamore, IL was $5,790. The county assessed it at $90,894.

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