DeKalb County property record for 505 Bethany Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,384 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-379-015 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-379-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 234 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Account Number | 0905379015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 BETHANY RD |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-3020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF THE E 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 40 N, RANGE 5 E |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
505 Bethany Rd is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 BETHANY RD, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-3020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Cortland Township |
| Municipality | Sycamore City |
| Unified School District | Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,594 Land $22,808 Building $45,786 | $205,782 Land $68,424 Building $137,358 | |
| 2024 | $4,384.00 | ||
| 2023 | $60,329 Land $20,060 Building $40,269 | $180,987 Land $60,180 Building $120,807 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 Bethany Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2002.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2002) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2002 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 505 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 94% of the US · lower than 61% 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: 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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