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$267,542$242 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $177,500 on Nov 10, 2009

1971 RIVERS DR

SYCAMORE, IL 60178
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,104 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$268K
$256K low$279K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$177,500 · Nov 10, 2009
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$119,442
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$95,554
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.56%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$140,600
FIRST NAT'L BK/OMAHA · P · recorded Nov 6, 2014
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$7,500
HOUSING & CMNTY DEV DEPT

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,847 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$72,149 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,623
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,526
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,835
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$216,447

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyDeKalb
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Retaining Wall
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 324 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
North Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Sycamore Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Sycamore High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Sycamore Community Unit School District 427

Neighborhood · ZIP 60178These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,227
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.340 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,175
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,851
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1971 Rivers Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 65% of homes in Sycamore 60178
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Sycamore 60178

What homes are worth in Sycamore 60178

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$162K$646K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Sycamore 60178.

How it measures up in Sycamore 60178

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sycamore 60178.

Estimated value$267,542
CheaperTypical $314,830Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $232Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,104 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,321 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 1971 Rivers Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSycamore 60178DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$267,54235% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24256% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,104 ft²30% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than199050% of homes45% of homes

About 1971 Rivers Dr

How much is 1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL is $267,542 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $256,190 to $278,894. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL last sell?

1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL last sold on Nov 10, 2009 for $177,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL?

1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,104 square feet of living space.

When was 1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL built?

1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

What schools serve 1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL?

1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL is assigned to North Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Sycamore Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sycamore High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL compare to other homes in Sycamore 60178?

Among the 7,682 homes in Sycamore 60178, it is worth more than 35% of them ($267,542 against a typical $314,830), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($242 against a typical $232), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,104 ft² against a typical 1,321 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1990 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 43% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1971 Rivers Dr, Sycamore, IL was $4,847. The county assessed it at $72,149.

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