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Single family home for sale at 493 E Exchange St, Sycamore, IL 60178 | MLS# 12771472 | Listing updated on 2026-10-07
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$270,000

Monthly Est:$1,344

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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,216sqft

493 E Exchange St, Sycamore, IL 60178

$1,344/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1900

  • $-- HOA

  • 5,972.08 sqft lot

  • $222/sq.ft

Description

WOW!!! Check out this charming and updated 2-bedroom, 1.1-bath home in a convenient Sycamore location! This home offers a great combination of character, functionality, and important recent updates. Step inside to find newer vinyl flooring and inviting living spaces with plenty of natural light. The first floor features a comfortable bedroom, full bathroom with a new vanity, half bathroom, living area, kitchen, and convenient laundry space, offering the convenience of having a bedroom and both bathrooms on the main level. The kitchen features quartz countertops, new kitchen island, newer stainless steel refrigerator and a functional layout with plenty of room for everyday cooking and entertaining. The enclosed front porch provides additional flexible space and is a great spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious second bedroom offering additional privacy and versatility. The layout provides flexibility for a variety of living arrangements, with one bedroom conveniently located on the first floor. Several major updates have already been completed, including a new roof installed in November 2024, mostly newer windows, newer vinyl flooring, and a furnace and central A/C that are approximately 4 years old. The unfinished basement provides additional storage. Outside, the property features freshly done landscaping, a detached garage, concrete driveway, and corner-lot setting. Conveniently located near downtown Sycamore, shopping, dining, parks, and walking distance to the great western trail. This home offers the convenience of a desirable Sycamore location with several major updates already completed. Come see everything this home has to offer!!!!!!

  • Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 7, 2026 at 5:06 am
  • Listing Provided by: Carlos Ocelotl (630) 440-2862 | Inspire Realty Group LLC (847) 489-3476
  • Source: MRED MLS-IL | MLS#: 12771472 MRED MLS-IL

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    De Kalb County

  • City

    Sycamore

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1900

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,216 sqft

  • Lot Size

    5,972.08 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MRED MLS

  • MLS Number

    12771472

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    6

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 2

    Bathrooms: 2

  • Foyer

    Level: Main

    Area: 20.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 4X5

  • Enclosed Porch

    Level: Main

    Area: 104.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13X8

  • Bedroom 2

    Level: Second

    Area: 300.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 20X15

  • Dining Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 150.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 15X10

  • Kitchen

    Level: Main

    Area: 208.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 16X13

  • Living Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 345.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 23X15

  • Master Bedroom

    Level: Main

    Area: 130.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13X10

Interior

  • Window Features

    Screens

  • Appliances

    Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven

  • Interior Features

    1st Floor Bedroom

  • Heating

    Natural Gas

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Cooling

    Central Air

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1900

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Bungalow

  • Construction Materials

    Aluminum Siding

  • Roof

    Asphalt

  • Foundation Details

    Block, Reinforced Caisson

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Parking Features

    Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

  • Laundry Features

    Main Level, In Unit, In Kitchen

  • Basement

    Unfinished, Full

Other Features

  • Community Features

    Street Lights

  • Lot Features

    Corner Lot, Irregular Lot

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/01/2026

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD12771472

Listed for Sale

$270,000 +31.71%

$222/sqft

10/01/2024

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD12144511

Price Increased

$205,000 +1.23%

$169/sqft

10/01/2024

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD12144511

Price Increased

$202,500 +26.56%

$167/sqft

03/16/2024

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD11976650

Price Decreased

$160,000 -1.54%

$132/sqft

03/16/2024

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD11976650

Price Increased

$162,500 +151.94%

$134/sqft

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