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$394,874
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 83How 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

511 AMHERST DR

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
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Baths

Valuation

$395K
$328K low$462K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$68,377 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,143
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$64,234
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,131

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDEKALB
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.

E
North Grove Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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%

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How this home compares

511 Amherst Dr 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 81% 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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$171K$643K

This home is worth more than 69% 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$394,874
CheaperTypical $317,739Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

How 511 Amherst Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$394,87469% of homes81% of homes

About 511 Amherst Dr

How much is 511 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL is $394,874 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $327,603 to $462,145. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL last sell?

511 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 511 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL?

511 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL is assigned to North Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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.

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