DeKalb County property record for 14521 Bethany Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,448 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 10.4 acres (456,509 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,641 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-09-200-012 |
| Primary APN | 09-09-200-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,448 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 456,509 sqft (10.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0909200012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14521 BETHANY RD |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-8411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | PT NW 1/4 SEC 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
14521 Bethany Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2010.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14521 BETHANY RD, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-8411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201011996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Cortland Township |
| Unified School District | Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,923 Land $20,816 Building $69,107 | ||
| 2024 | $5,641.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,375 Land $18,308 Building $61,067 | ||
| 2018 | $190,674 Land $43,110 Building $147,564 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 14521 Bethany Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 2, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2007–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms 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.
Wildfire risk around 14521 Bethany Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, KWISP Internet, Verizon.
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