247-253 N Cross Street
Sycamore, IL, 60178 $ 575,000
Bedrooms8 Baths8.0 Sq 5,200 Monthly Estimate*
$ 3,540
for $575,000 with 8 bedrooms and 8 full baths. This 5,200 square foot home was built in 2005 on a lot size of 0.18.
Investor's dream! Well-maintained, maintenance-free brick and vinyl 4-unit investment property featuring four spacious units, each offering 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and an attached 1-car garage. At approximately 1,300 sq. ft. per unit, these apartments offer a townhome-like layout and size, making them highly desirable to tenants. This turnkey investment is designed for low-maintenance ownership, with each unit having its own private furnace, central A/C, hot water heater, water softener, washer, and dryer. Tenants pay all utilities, including gas, electric, water, sewer, and scavenger, maximizing owner cash flow. Ground-level units include concrete crawl spaces for additional storage. Built in 2005, this newer building has seen major recent improvements, including a new roof and siding (2023), newer furnaces and A/C units in the second-floor apartments (less than 3 years old), all new water softeners (2024), washers and dryers (2025), and all stoves recently replaced. Each unit features a spacious primary bedroom with private en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Kitchens are fully equipped with stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Situated on an oversized lot over 165 feet deep, the property offers a fenced yard and storage shed that will remain. Ideal for the armchair investor or owner-occupant looking to build wealth while living on-site. Unit 247 is month-to-month; Unit 251 lease expires 6/30/26; Units 249 and 253 are currently vacant for easy showings and immediate rental opportunity. Market rents estimated at $1,800-$1,900 for first-floor units and $1,700 for second-floor units. Strong rental demand with easy-to-rent units in a convenient location near downtown, shopping, and expressway access.
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FeaturesGeneralSewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Possession Closing Tenant's Rights
Roof Asphalt
Zoning MULTI
Garage Spaces 4
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding Brick
Year Built 2005
Township Sycamore
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Curbs Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved
County DeKalb
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Income Two to Four Units
Other Structures Shed(s)
Total Rooms 16
Status New
Directions From Route 64 turn right on N. Cross St. Property on West side of Street
High School Sycamore High School
City Sycamore
High School District 427
MLS Area Sycamore
Tax Annual Amount 12422.2
Middle/Junior High School Sycamore Middle School
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 427
Elementary School District 427
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InteriorBasement Crawl Space
Total Bedrooms 8
Total Baths 8
Bedrooms Possible 8
Full Baths Building 8
Half Baths Building 0
Total Number of Units 4
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ExteriorParking Features Garage Door Opener Garage Yes Garage Owned Attached Off Street Driveway Owned
Lot Features Landscaped
Water Source Public
Total Parking 8
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 50.76 X 167.64 X 44.02 X 165.50
Lot Size Acres 0.18
Waterfront Y/N N
Other Equipment Water-Softener Owned TV-Cable CO Detectors Ceiling Fan(s) Sump Pump
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Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $3,540
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $1,035
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
Learn more about how to save NearbyMulti-family listings in Sycamore, IL
Average List Price $338,170
Percent of Sale Price 41%
About Sycamore, IL 17,636 Population
35% Since 2002
$ 67,822 Median Income
37.6 Median Age
28% Households with Children
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566640 Elementary School
1540530 Middle School
Sycamore High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 5/13/2026 | $575,000 | | Listed Price |