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$175,000

686 South Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178
2 Beds1 Baths0 sqft4 days
686 South Avenue·Sycamore, IL 60178
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
About This Home

"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!

MLS# 11647994Listed October 7, 2022ResidentialFarmhouse
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms2
Total Bathrooms1
Full Baths1
Half Baths0
Total Rooms6

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces0
Lot Size0.580 acres

Location

CountyDeKalb
TownshipCortland
Zip Code60178

Financial

List Price$175,000
Annual Taxes (2021)$3,340
Monthly Tax Est.$278
Parcel #0905127011
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryerRange HoodWater Softener Owned

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Basement

UnfinishedCrawl SpaceBlockPartial

Laundry

Main LevelElectric Dryer HookupIn Unit
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

BlockConcrete PerimeterOther

Patio & Porch

Patio

Lot Features

Mature Trees
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Electric

Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service

Parking

AsphaltGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Middle School
Sycamore Middle School
District: 427
High School
Sycamore High School
District: 427
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$3,340
Tax Year 2021
Monthly Tax Est.
$278
per month
Property Location

686 South Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178DeKalb County

$175,000
686 South Avenue
2 bd1 ba0 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
4 days on market
2-car garage
0.580 acres
$3,340/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$1,198
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$920/mo
Property Tax
$278/mo
$175,000
20% — $35,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$140,000
Down Payment
$35,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Agent: Kelly Miller
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