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$280,247$381 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $280,000 on Jul 7, 2026

704 AMHERST DR

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
735 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.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$280K
$268K low$292K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Jul 7, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,905 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$81,918 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,251
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,667
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$245,754

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDEKALB
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 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

704 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Sycamore 60178

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
$162K$656K

This home is worth more than 38% 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$280,247
CheaperTypical $318,044Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$381
CheaperTypical $236Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area735 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 704 Amherst Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$280,24738% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38195% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than735 ft²6% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than200687% of homes86% of homes

About 704 Amherst Dr

How much is 704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL is $280,247 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $268,050 to $292,444. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL last sell?

704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL last sold on Jul 7, 2026 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL?

704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 735 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL built?

704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL?

704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL is assigned to North Grove 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 704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,688 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than 38% of them ($280,247 against a typical $318,044), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($381 against a typical $236), it is bigger than 6% of them (735 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2006 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 47% 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 704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 704 Amherst Dr, Sycamore, IL was $5,905. The county assessed it at $81,918.

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