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Property Description
Two homes for the price of one! Rare corner-lot opportunity offering incredible flexibility and income potential under a single parcel number. Live in one home and rent the other to ease your mortgage or maximize returns by leasing both properties for dual rental income. The main home at 405 W. High St. features 3 bedrooms plus a first-floor office and 2 full baths and is fully rented. Character and updates blend seamlessly with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, classic built-ins, new quartz countertops, an eat-in kitchen, enclosed front porch, partial basement, some new carpeting, and a new boiler (2021). The second home at 223 S. California St. offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, hardwood floors, a galley kitchen with quartz countertops, full basement, central air (new 2025), new water heater (2024), washing machine, and updated deck boards (2025). Both properties benefit from new landscaping completed in 2025, enhancing curb appeal and overall presentation. A shared driveway provides convenient off street parking. Whether you're an owner occupant looking to significantly reduce your housing expense or an investor seeking strong rental income from two separate residences, this dual-property opportunity delivers versatility, updates, and long-term value in one smart purchase.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 405 W High St
General
- Price: $415,000
- Taxes: $5,246 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12566159
- Updated: 2/14/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Special Millwork, Replacement Windows
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Driveway, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Sycamore
- County: DeKalb
- Township: Sycamore
- Driving Directions: Elm Street to California, on the corner of High St and California
School Information
- School District: 427
- Elem School District: 427
- Midd School District: 427
- High School District: 427
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,870
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1935
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 105
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1935
- Tax Amount: $5,246.48
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 632401008
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Schools
Schools serving 405 W High St
School District:Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
West Elementary School, Sycamore, IL 718 S Locust St, Sycamore, IL 60178 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Sycamore Middle School 150 Maplewood Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Sycamore High School 427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore, IL 60178 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 405 W High St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/12/2026
Listed
$415,000
167.74%
MLS
11/19/2015
Sold
$155,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 405 W High St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,246
1%
$63,105
10%
2023
$5,213
9%
$57,625
16%
2021
$4,787
1%
$49,617
3%
2020
$4,729
2%
$48,397
2%
2019
$4,659
2%
$47,336
3%
2018
$4,590
-11%
$45,899
-10%
2017
$5,185
2%
$50,904
5%
2016
$5,078
1%
$48,581
6%
2015
$5,051
2%
$45,723
5%
2014
$4,934
3%
$43,418
-2%
2013
$4,793
3%
$44,250
-6%
2012
$4,639
—
$46,979
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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405 W High Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 (MLS# 12566159) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 405 W High Street is currently listed for $415,000 and was received on February 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 405 W High Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sycamore? You can browse all Sycamore real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

