DeKalb County property record for 125 W Ottawa St, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 946 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (3,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,891 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-32-409-006 |
| Primary APN | 06-32-409-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 946 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 946 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,120 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0632409006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 125 W OTTAWA ST |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-1833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SYCAMORE (ORIGINAL TOWN) - E 39FT W 92FT LOT 8 BLOCK 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYCAMORE (ORIGINAL TOWN) |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SYCAMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sycamore Historic District listed 1978 · 187 contributing resources · NRIS 78003104 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
125 W Ottawa St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2008.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 W OTTAWA ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-1833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20089599 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Sycamore Township |
| Municipality | Sycamore City |
| Unified School District | Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,394 Land $8,784 Building $42,610 | $154,182 Land $26,352 Building $127,830 | |
| 2024 | $1,891.00 | ||
| 2023 | $44,125 Land $7,542 Building $36,583 | $132,375 Land $22,626 Building $109,749 |
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.
FEMA maps place 125 W Ottawa St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 2, 2009
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 125 W Ottawa St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 497 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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