Historic, one-of-a-kind property available for the first time since the Greatest Generation came home from the Second World War. The property is a 8.5 acre MOL homestead with over a quarter mile of the Kishwaukee River curving along the West edge of the property. In the mid-1800s Combs Mill was located on this stretch of river, grinding grain, sawing lumber, and a local landmark that provided a gathering spot for the growing community of Sycamore. On this property today, with Combs Mill long gone, sits a 3 bed 1 bath farmhouse built in 1886. Although the home has not been updated in decades it has been well-maintained and cared for over the years and is accompanied by a steel 36' x 54' outbuilding. The home and outbuilding sit on approximately 8.5 acres on Brickville Rd. This is a rare opportunity to make a home on your own personal nature preserve only minutes away from the amenities of downtown Sycamore. With the river and woods providing opportunities for fishing, hiking, and kayaking just steps away from the house, and downtown Sycamore providing dining and entertainment a short drive away, this property would make an ideal vacation retreat or rental. Schedule a showing to see 28234 Brickville Rd today! Plan on scheduling enough time to take leisurely walk on the almost quarter mile trail cut in along the riverbank. Home and 8.5 acres MOL is to be split from parcel number 0607300005. Property split is subject to County Approval.
Closed
$330,000
28234 Brickville Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178
3beds
1,478sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
8.5 Acres Lot
$330,100 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$1,936 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 04, 2025 at 07:17pm
Listing courtesy of:
Matthew Hoffman 815-501-3351,
Hoffman Realty
Bought with:
Jordan Mansk
Great Western Properties
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12085133
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X23
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,478 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Back of Property
- Water view: Back of Property
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 8.50 Acres
- Features: Wetlands, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 0607300005
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sycamore
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple