DeKalb County property record for 601 Charles St, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 846 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,957 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,886 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-32-353-024 |
| Primary APN | 06-32-353-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 846 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 966 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 846 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Lot Area | 4,957 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 296 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Account Number | 0632353024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 601 CHARLES ST |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-2001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MRS. QUINNS ADDITION - PT S1/2 OF LOT 1 & PT E 10FT S1/2 OF LOT 2 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MRS. QUINNS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SYCAMORE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
601 Charles St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2016.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 CHARLES ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20169607 |
| 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 |
| Municipality | Sycamore City |
| Unified School District | Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,900 Land $12,772 Building $56,128 | $206,700 Land $38,316 Building $168,384 | |
| 2024 | $4,886.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,154 Land $10,965 Building $48,189 | $177,462 Land $32,895 Building $144,567 |
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 601 Charles St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 2, 2009
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 601 Charles St 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 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 439 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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