DeKalb County property record for 421 Somonauk St, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,069 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $421,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,403 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-32-410-012 |
| Primary APN | 06-32-410-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,069 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,069 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,720 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 117 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 0632410012 |
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| Street Address | 421 SOMONAUK ST |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-2248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 (EX N 70FT) &LOT 3 (EX S 53FT) & LOT 4 - BLK 2 - WATERMAN & ELLWOODS SOUTH ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERMAN & ELLWOODS SOUTH ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SYCAMORE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| 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.
421 Somonauk St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 421 SOMONAUK ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDWEST CMNTY BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214762 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 421 SOMONAUK ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2248 |
| Document Number | 0000004762 |
| Map Reference | MB A PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021004762 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $631.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 421 SOMONAUK ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2248 |
| Document Number | 0000004763 |
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| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021004763 |
| Name | FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Property Address | 421 SOMONAUK ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2248 |
| Document Number | 0000010033 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 416 S CALIFORNIA ST SYCAMORE IL 601782131, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2131 |
| Document Number | 0000010033 |
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| Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10033 |
| Name | MIDWEST CMNTY BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SCIOTO MILLS, IL 61032 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $152,263 Land $40,589 Building $111,674 | $456,789 Land $121,767 Building $335,022 | |
| 2024 | $11,403.00 | ||
| 2023 | $130,726 Land $34,848 Building $95,878 | $392,178 Land $104,544 Building $287,634 |
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 421 Somonauk St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 421 Somonauk 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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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