$189,900

beds

bath

1,619

square ft

536 Center Avenue

Sycamore, Illinois 60178

Closed / MLS #12414375 / Single Family / Sycamore

Listing information updated 8/11/2025 at 9:03am

Charming 1920s Home with Character & Potential - Just Steps from Downtown Sycamore. Nestled near the heart of downtown Sycamore, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,619 square feet of opportunity and charm. Built in 1920, it blends timeless character with important modern updates - ready for someone to bring their vision! Step inside to discover original hardwood floors, a walk-in pantry, and a master bedroom featuring a built-in vanity. A whole-house fan helps with airflow, and the partially finished basement adds valuable extra space. Outside, you'll find a deck, gardens, and a backyard shed for extra storage, and mature trees that frame the lot beautifully. Major updates include: New water heater (2025),Updated electrical panel (2022),New sewer pipe (2024), Roof replaced (2019) Furnace and A/C (2014). With its solid bones, classic charm, and walkable location, this home is the perfect canvas for your vision. Don't miss the opportunity to personalize this Sycamore gem.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,619

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.152

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

19x15 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

17x15 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

23x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Pantry:

6x5 - Main Level

Deck:

18x14 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,371

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60178

City:

Sycamore

County:

Dekalb

Schools

School District(s):

427

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,619

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.152

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

19x15 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

17x15 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

23x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Pantry:

6x5 - Main Level

Deck:

18x14 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$5,371

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60178

City:

Sycamore

County:

Dekalb

School District(s):

427

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Hometown Realty Group

Listing Office Phone: 815.991.9293

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