DeKalb County property record for 938 Townsend St, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,297 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,184 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,390 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-05-203-006 |
| Primary APN | 09-05-203-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,297 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,297 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 8,184 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 0905203006 |
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| Street Address | 938 TOWNSEND ST |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-2525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JAHNS-CLARK SUBDIVISION - LOT 6 - BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAHNS-CLARK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
938 Townsend St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 938 TOWNSEND ST, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names 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 | $63,344 Land $13,114 Building $50,230 | $190,032 Land $39,342 Building $150,690 | |
| 2024 | $4,390.00 | ||
| 2023 | $55,712 Land $11,534 Building $44,178 | $167,136 Land $34,602 Building $132,534 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 938 Townsend St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 4 (1996–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 938 Townsend 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 426 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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