About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 493 E Exchange Street in Sycamore, IL is listed for $270,000 ($222 per sqft). Built in 1900, the home offers 1,216 sqft of living space on a 0.14 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1900
  • 0.14 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 1 parking spaces

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
1-car garage
1900

Amenities

A/C
Listing 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 REFRIGERTOR 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 NEWER roof installed in November 2024, mostly NEWER WINDOWS, NEWER VINYL FLOORING, and a FURNACE and AC 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!!!!!!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,444/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$195
Interest$1,170
Insurance$79

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

493 E Exchange Street

Sycamore, IL 60178

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

1st Floor Bedroom

Property Details

Flooring

LaminateCarpet

Construction

Aluminum Siding

Parking

GarageOpen

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryerOven

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 493 E Exchange Street is listed at $270,000 ($222/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,444 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1900, 0.14 acre lot, 2 stories, 1 parking spaces. Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom.

This property is listed by Carlos Ocelotl.

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Carlos Ocelotl

Agent at Inspire Realty Group

Listed by Inspire Realty Group · Broker phone: (847) 489-3476 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12771472· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 26 days on PropertySimple

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493 E Exchange Street, Sycamore, IL 60178

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