# 493 E Exchange Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba single family, $270,000 ($222/sqft), built 1900, 1,216 sqft. > A/C, 1-car garage. Est. $1,444/mo. Listed 28 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $270,000 | | Price/sqft | $222 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half | | Square Feet | 1,216 | | Year Built | 1900 | | Lot Size | 5,972 sqft (0.14 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 1-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 28 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,365 | | Estimated Insurance | $79 | | **Total** | **$1,444** | ## Key Amenities - A/C - 1-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1900 - 0.14 acre lot - 2 stories - 1 parking spaces ## Description ### Agent 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!!!!!! ## Location - **Address:** 493 E Exchange Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 - **County:** DeKalb - **Coordinates:** 41.988968, -88.676369 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.988968,-88.676369 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Carlos Ocelotl - **Brokerage:** Inspire Realty Group - **Broker Phone:** (847) 489-3476 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/493-E-Exchange-St_Sycamore_IL_60178_M77008-73946?f=listhub&s=MREDIL&m=12771472&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f1290583024r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f422569663r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f2259895548r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f2259895548r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f2259895548r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f685248105r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f1057481005r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f1381297995r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f3728833975r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f685248105r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f685248105r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f1057481005r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f3728833975r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f2902519913r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f251630933r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f3045834614r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f3067911630r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f2532169440r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f478269662r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f3677991390r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f3067911630r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f2889983393r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f794066007r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f3478594075r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f1722542161r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f1601921574r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f794066007r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f1601921574r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f32922117r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 30](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f346518085r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 31](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f4012714829r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 32](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f1851872098r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 33](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f1865749154r.jpg) ![493 E Exchange Street - Photo 34](http://lh.rdcpix.com/968a185ddb72930611e83849a4e10796l-f603515974r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12771472 | **Updated:** 2026-10-23 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/493-e-exchange-street-sycamore-il-60178-a12cebc3cd6845adaa33a765f7f29a0f) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/493-e-exchange-street-sycamore-il-60178-a12cebc3cd6845adaa33a765f7f29a0f#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/493-e-exchange-street-sycamore-il-60178-a12cebc3cd6845adaa33a765f7f29a0f", "name": "493 E Exchange Street, Sycamore, IL 60178", "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. 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