221-223 Ellen ST, Sycamore, IL 60178
221-223 Ellen ST, Sycamore, IL 60178
221-223 Ellen ST, Sycamore, IL 60178
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Angela Ketelsen

Angela Ketelsen

+1(815) 980-0144
$249,900
Est. payment /mo
5 Beds
3 Baths
0.28 Acres Lot
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Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family

Sub Type Two to Four Units

Listing Status Active Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

MLS Listing ID 12642146

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 5

Annual Tax Amount $5,979

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.280 Acres

Lot Dimensions 112 X 110 X 112 X 110

Property Sub-Type Two to Four Units

Property Description

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.

Location

State IL

County Dekalb

Area Sycamore

Zoning MULTI

Rooms

Basement Finished, Unfinished, Partial

Interior

Heating Forced Air

Equipment CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Fireplace N

Exterior

Garage Spaces 1.0

Community Features Street Paved

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Dwelling Type Two to Four Units

Building Description Vinyl Siding, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Vinyl Siding

New Construction false

Schools

School District 427 , 427, 427

Others

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Kelly O'Connell-Guzak of  Home Sweet Home Ryan Realty 

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Angela Ketelsen

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+1(815) 980-0144

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