221-223 Ellen Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 North East
Listed by: kelly o'connell-guzak
Office: home sweet home ryan realty
MLS#:12642146
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$249,900
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Listing ID #:12642146
- Updated:May 26, 2026 at 07:48 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:16
- Basement Description:Finished, Partial, Unfinished
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Lot area:0.28 Acres
- Architectural Style:Ranch
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$249,900
- Tax amount:$5,979 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Amenities:CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
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