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  • $101,946

    686 South Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178

    2beds
    1,339sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1920
    0.58 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $76/sqft
    $1,386 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    "Imagine... this could be YOUR new cottage-feel charming home nestled on a double lot with panoramic park-like views of .58 acres!" This adorable home is located at the end of South Ave. offering serenity, beauty and privacy! The enclosed front porch with pretty window sheers and black ornate wall sconces welcome you! Craftsman-style glass atrium door opens into the lovely Living Room showcasing a white ceiling light fan, almost 9' ceiling and gleaming hardwood floors! The inviting Dining Room presents an open white spindled staircase with viewing window of outdoor retreat. Bonus first level Office space or future 3rd Bedroom continues with more hardwood flooring. The farm-style Kitchen features new 2022 gray wood-look flooring, painted cabinetry and a display wall to showcase your glass and dinnerware. There are a couple of pull out cabinet drawers and includes all appliances; one of the cleanest oven-range too! The Laundry Room comes equipped with a washer and dryer, and cabinetry storage. The white and sage green fresh-look 1st level full bath hosts a true "walk-in" shower with grab bars and built in niches! Tile surround shower, block glass window and quaint small tiles on floor add ambiance to this vintage bathroom. The gorgeous white staircase leads you to the upper level bedrooms. Built-in dresser and drawers, wall sconces, newly painted with hardwood flooring are accents featured in the bedrooms. Gravity heat warms this upper level. NEW(ER) IMPROVEMENTS ARE: Electrical has been grounded throughout this entire home (2021) including 200-amp service. New outlets upstairs and downstairs (2021). New lighting in bedrooms and kitchen (2021). New fan and lighting in living room (2021). Completely restored wood flooring on 1st floor (2021). Restored and painted wood stairs (2022). New gray flooring installed in kitchen (2022). Handpainted all cabinets in kitchen (2021). Newly painted laundry, kitchen, dining room, living room, and two upstairs bedrooms (2022). Brand new radon mitigation system (2021). There was a prior installed 95% Armstrong Air energy efficient installed (2020). All appliances are in good working order. Two (2) window A/C units are included. Home sweet Sycamore home!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Access
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,339 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 0.58 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0905127011

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Sycamore

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Family Room Level: Not Applicable
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • Sale Terms: Conventional, Cash Only
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Access
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Kitchen Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Other
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Enclosed Porch
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Pending
    • Style Of House: Farmhouse
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes, Blinds
    • Dining Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes, Blinds
    • Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes, Blinds
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes, Blinds
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • Kitchen Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds, Curtains/Drapes
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Area Amenities: Street Paved, Sidewalks
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Some Wood Floors
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Bath Amenities: No Tub
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Laundry Level: Main Level
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch
    • Laundry Flooring: Carpet
    • Additional Sales Information: Exclusions-Call List Office
    • Main Sq Ft: 1058
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1483
    • Total Sq Ft: 1483
    • Upper Sq Ft: 425
    • Lot Description: Mature Trees
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Lot Dimensions: 155X174.20
    • Parcel Identification Number: 0905127011

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/9/2022Sold$175,000$131/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11647994
    10/12/2022Pending sale$175,000$131/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group #11647994
    10/11/2022Contingent$175,000$131/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11647994
    10/7/2022Listed for sale$175,000+17%$131/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11647994
    1/29/2021Sold$149,627+13.4%$112/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10959522

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2020$433 -0.8%$33,982 +4.4%
    2019$437 -1.8%$32,556 +5.7%
    2018$445 -1.9%$30,789 +5%

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    Neighborhood: 60178

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