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$180,167$256 / 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 97How 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

506 COTTAGE ROW

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
2
Beds
1
Baths
704 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.
3,600 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$180K
$174K low$186K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,984 (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.$38,176 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,985
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$29,191
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,893
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,528

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.Single Family Residential
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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

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
West Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Sycamore High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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

506 Cottage Row 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 96% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 88% 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.

This home
$167K$658K

This home is worth more than 4% 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$180,167
CheaperTypical $318,087Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$256
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size3,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 506 Cottage Row ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$180,1674% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25662% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than704 ft²4% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,600 ft²9% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than193615% of homes12% of homes

About 506 Cottage Row

How much is 506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL is $180,167 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $173,950 to $186,384. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL?

506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 704 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL built?

506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL was built in 1936, making it 90 years old.

What schools serve 506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL?

506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL is assigned to West Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Sycamore High School (high), rated B+; Sycamore Middle School (middle), 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 506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,687 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than 4% of them ($180,167 against a typical $318,087), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($256 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 4% of them (704 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (3,600 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1936 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 8% 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 506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 506 Cottage Row, Sycamore, IL was $2,984. The county assessed it at $38,176.

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