DeKalb County property record for 554 Center Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 744 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (3,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,393 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-32-309-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-32-309-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 744 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 888 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,800 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 76 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0632309008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 554 CENTER AVE |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WATERMAN & SPARROW SUB - E 50FT LOT 1 & W.H. LOOMIS ADDITION - E 27FT LOT 5 AS DESC IN DOC 291206 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERMAN & SPARROW SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,5 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SYCAMORE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 554 CENTER AVE, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20117208 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013061 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $39,125 (+16.47%) Land $8,717 Building $30,408 | $117,375 (+16.47%) Land $26,151 Building $91,224 | |
| 2024 | $2,393.00 | ||
| 2023 | $33,591 Land $7,484 Building $26,107 | $100,773 Land $22,452 Building $78,321 |
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 |
| 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.
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 | 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 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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