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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 221-223 Ellen St
General
- Sold For: $249,900
- Taxes: $5,979 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12642146
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Accessible Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Sycamore
- County: DeKalb
- Driving Directions: RT 64 TO MAIN ST. GO NORTH TO ELLEN ST TO HOME.
School Information
- School District: 427
- Midd School District: 427
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Unfinished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 112 x 110 x 112 x 110
- Zoning: MULTI
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $5,979.38
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 632127035
Listed by Home Sweet Home Ryan Realty
Sold by Hometown Realty Group
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221-223 Ellen Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 (MLS# 12642146) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $249,900 on June 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 221-223 Ellen Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Sycamore? You can browse all Sycamore real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

