DeKalb County property record for 231 Ellen St, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,186 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-32-127-022 |
| Primary APN | 06-32-127-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0632127022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 ELLEN ST |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-1305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALSHS ADDITION - LOT 6 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALSHS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SYCAMORE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1535 STERLING DR, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-1080 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 20098808 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005097 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 231 ELLEN ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-1305 |
| Document Number | 0000013897 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 231 ELLEN ST SYCAMORE IL 601781305, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-1305 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
| 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 | $66,357 (+16.48%) Land $14,081 Building $52,276 | $199,071 (+16.48%) Land $42,243 Building $156,828 | |
| 2024 | $5,186.00 | ||
| 2023 | $56,971 Land $12,089 Building $44,882 | $170,913 Land $36,267 Building $134,646 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1993–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake 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 109 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 |
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