DeKalb County property record for 1017 Townsend St, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,083 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-204-014 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-204-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,732 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 0905204014 |
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| Street Address | 1017 TOWNSEND ST |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-2526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURNER ADDITION - LOT 4 - BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURNER ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1017 TOWNSEND ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202010509 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1017 TOWNSEND ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2526 |
| Document Number | 0000010509 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1017 TOWNSEND ST SYCAMORE IL 601782526, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2526 |
| Document Number | 10510 |
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| Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10510 |
| Name | COMPASS MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 27755 DIEHL RD # 100, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555-4033 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Cortland Township |
| Municipality | Sycamore City |
| Unified School District | Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,659 (+13.7%) Land $13,114 Building $64,545 | $232,977 (+13.7%) Land $39,342 Building $193,635 | |
| 2024 | $5,083.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,303 Land $11,534 Building $56,769 | $204,909 Land $34,602 Building $170,307 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 2, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SYCAMORE serves 18,500 people · EPA ID IL0370550 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 426 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: DNA Communications, Verizon.
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