There is an accepted offer on this property waiting on signatures from out of town seller. Any further offers at this time would be a backup. Solid partial brick 3 bedroom home with full basement. Refinished wood floors with oak trim. Wood-burning Fireplace in living room. Full unfinished basement could offer expanded living space. There is a an exterior basement door which provides a private entrance. There is a driveway which has potential to build a garage on this pad. Quick closing offered by owner.
Closed
$170,000
542 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
3beds
950sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
5,912.5 Square Feet Lot
$170,700 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$1,673 Estimated rent
Home value
$170,700
$154,000 - $189,000
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 27, 2026 at 07:48am
Listing courtesy of:
Tom Skora 815-751-4631,
RE/MAX Experience
Bought with:
Jill Doherty, ABR,PSA
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Jill Doherty, ABR,PSA
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12577134
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X21
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,912 sqft
- Dimensions: 55x107.50
Details
- Parcel number: 0814379017
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Dekalb
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Sold | $170,000+3.3%$179/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12577134 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Contingent | $164,500$173/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12577134 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $164,500$173/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12577134 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,129 +1.2% | $50,274 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $3,091 +5.4% | $43,835 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $2,933 -0.1% | $40,021 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $2,937 -1.5% | $37,537 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $2,983 +3.8% | $36,938 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $2,873 +4.1% | $35,487 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $2,762 +1% | $34,284 +4% |
| 2017 | $2,735 +2.4% | $32,956 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $2,669 | $32,124 +5.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $30,438 -3.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $31,660 -4.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $33,256 -8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $36,517 -9% |
| 2011 | -- | $40,115 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,349 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $45,091 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $44,425 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $43,081 +25% |
| 2006 | -- | $34,464 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60115
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Littlejohn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10De Kalb High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Malta Elementary School
- Middle: Malta Elementary School
- District: 438
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- DeKalb County
- Dekalb
- 60115
- 542 Sycamore Rd