DeKalb County property record for 971 Buckingham Ln, Sycamore, IL 60178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.021 acres (900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,827 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-28-353-122 |
| Primary APN | 06-28-353-122 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,202 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,594 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 900 sqft (0.021 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 0628353122 |
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| Street Address | 971 BUCKINGHAM LN |
| City | SYCAMORE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60178-1271 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | UNIT 971A - RIVER EDGE CONDOMINIUMS NO 2 ADD ON - RESUB OF LOTS 43 & 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER EDGE CONDOMINIUMS NO 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43,44 |
| Legal Unit | 971A |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SYCAMORE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
971 Buckingham Ln is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2023.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 111, CORTLAND, IL 60112-0111 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20164415 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 971 BUCKINGHAM LN, SYCAMORE, IL 60178-1271 |
| Document Number | 0000007252 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2003035560 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007252 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 111, CORTLAND, IL 60112-0111 |
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 | $61,756 Land $15,440 Building $46,316 | $185,268 Land $46,320 Building $138,948 | |
| 2024 | $4,827.00 | ||
| 2023 | $53,020 (+9.03%) Land $13,256 Building $39,764 | $159,060 (+9.03%) Land $39,768 Building $119,292 | |
| 2022 | $48,629 Land $12,158 Building $36,471 | $145,887 Land $36,474 Building $109,413 |
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 971 Buckingham Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2007–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms 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.
Wildfire risk around 971 Buckingham Ln 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 419 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 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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