Charming 1920s Home with Character & Potential - Just Steps from Downtown Sycamore. Nestled near the heart of downtown Sycamore, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,619 square feet of opportunity and charm. Built in 1920, it blends timeless character with important modern updates - ready for someone to bring their vision! Step inside to discover original hardwood floors, a walk-in pantry, and a master bedroom featuring a built-in vanity. A whole-house fan helps with airflow, and the partially finished basement adds valuable extra space. Outside, you'll find a deck, gardens, and a backyard shed for extra storage, and mature trees that frame the lot beautifully. Major updates include: New water heater (2025),Updated electrical panel (2022),New sewer pipe (2024), Roof replaced (2019) Furnace and A/C (2014). With its solid bones, classic charm, and walkable location, this home is the perfect canvas for your vision. Don't miss the opportunity to personalize this Sycamore gem.
Contingent
$199,900
536 Center Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178
3beds
1,619sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basementMature treesWhole-house fanOriginal hardwood floorsWalk-in pantry
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 12, 2025 at 04:51pm
Listing courtesy of:
Melissa Mobile 815-501-4011,
Hometown Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12414375

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Pantry, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X5
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,619 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,621.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 X 81.6 X 66 X 109
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0632309011
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Sycamore
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,979
- Annual tax amount: $5,371
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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