DeKalb County property record for 515 Birch Ln, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.337 acres (14,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,507 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-29-201-011 |
| Primary APN | 06-29-201-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,630 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 250 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,700 sqft (0.337 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 0629201011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 515 BIRCH LN |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-1014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC2 |
| Legal Description | SYCAMORE HEIGHTS SUB 1ST ADDITION - LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYCAMORE HEIGHTS SUB 1ST ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SYCAMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 402 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 BIRCH LN, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-1014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201011786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Sycamore Township |
| Unified School District | Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,858 (+16.47%) Land $16,361 Building $56,497 | $218,574 (+16.47%) Land $49,083 Building $169,491 | |
| 2024 | $4,507.00 | ||
| 2023 | $62,553 Land $14,047 Building $48,506 | $187,659 Land $42,141 Building $145,518 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 217 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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