$249,900

beds

baths

half bath

221-223 Ellen Street

Sycamore, Illinois 60178

Contingent / MLS #12642146 / Multiple Unit (2-4) / Sycamore

Listing information updated 5/11/2026 at 10:23am

Fun Fact: these 2 units were built at different times - one in 1900's, the other in 1978 and brought and attached together. This unassuming duplex at 221-223 Ellen Street offers a smart mix of updates, space, and income potential-backing to a peaceful greenbelt connected to the Kishwaukee River system. Unit 1 (221) features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with 826 sq ft of living space, plus ~200 sq ft in the basement for laundry and storage. Bath updated in 2020 and includes newer windows (2021), furnace (2020), a spacious entry with mudroom potential, and a versatile bonus room with access from the brick paver patio (2020) or attached 1-car garage. 2 Window AC Units. Unit 2 (223) is fully updated and offers 3 bedrooms (2 up, 1 down), 1.5 baths, and generous living space with 969 finished sq ft above grade plus a partially finished 979 sq ft lower level. Central AC & Forced Heat. The open kitchen features stainless steel appliances, while the lower level includes a large third bedroom and expansive additional living area. A dedicated laundry/mud room with newer washer/dryer leads to a small deck overlooking the yard. Attached 1-car garage and ample closet space throughout. Ideal for owner-occupants or investors, this property combines modern updates with a serene setting just minutes from local schools, parks, and downtown Sycamore's shops and dining. Tenant in #223 and wants to stay.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Heating System:

Forced Air

Pool:

Age:

41-50 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Driveway,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

N/A

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.28

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,979

Tax Year:

2025

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

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Heating System:

Forced Air

Pool:

Age:

41-50 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Driveway,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

N/A

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.28

Tax Amount:

$5,979

Tax Year:

2025

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: Home Sweet Home Ryan Realty

Listing Office Phone: 847.221.8150

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