DeKalb County property record for 279 Ellen St, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.939 acres (40,919 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,047 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-32-127-043 |
| Primary APN | 06-32-127-043 |
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| Lot Area | 40,919 sqft (0.939 acres) |
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| Account Number | 0632127043 |
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| Street Address | 279 ELLEN ST |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-1305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SUB LOT 2 - ASSESSORS LOTS OF SEC 32 - T41N R5E |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | PT SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SYCAMORE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
279 Ellen St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 ELLEN ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-1305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20228894 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008760 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 279 ELLEN ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-1305 |
| Document Number | 0000008894 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008894 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 979 N MAIN ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61103-7064 |
| Document Number | 0000008895 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008895 |
| Name | LOWER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.62% |
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 | $64,568 Land $15,847 Building $48,721 | $193,704 Land $47,541 Building $146,163 | |
| 2024 | $5,047.00 | ||
| 2023 | $55,435 Land $13,605 Building $41,830 | $166,305 Land $40,815 Building $125,490 |
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 279 Ellen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
The area around 279 Ellen 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 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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