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$122,793$213 / 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 92How 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

520 N CALIFORNIA ST

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
1
Beds
1
Baths
576 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.
2,306 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$123K
$113K low$133K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,189 (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.$34,388 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,291
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,097
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,331
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,164

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.13 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.0.05
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 192 ft²

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 · 0.5 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

520 N California 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Among the smallest homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 93% 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 less than almost all 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$122,793
CheaperTypical $316,235Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,306 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 520 N California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$122,793almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21333% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than576 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than2,306 ft²6% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than19008% of homes7% of homes

About 520 N California St

How much is 520 N California St, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 N California St, Sycamore, IL is $122,793 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $113,032 to $132,554. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 N California St, Sycamore, IL last sell?

520 N California St, Sycamore, IL last sold on Oct 29, 1986, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 N California St, Sycamore, IL?

520 N California St, Sycamore, IL has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 576 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 520 N California St, Sycamore, IL built?

520 N California St, Sycamore, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 520 N California St, Sycamore, IL?

520 N California St, 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.

How does 520 N California St, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,688 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than almost none of them ($122,793 against a typical $316,235), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($213 against a typical $236), it is bigger than almost none of them (576 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,306 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1900 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than almost no 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 520 N California St, Sycamore, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 N California St, Sycamore, IL was $2,189. The county assessed it at $34,388.

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