$2,350 / Month

223 Ellen St

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Sycamore, IL 60178

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815-501-4011
  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,200 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Oct 1

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  • Pets Allowed
223 Ellen St
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About This Home

Available Oct 1

Charming and updated 3 bedroom,1.5 bath ranch available for rent in Sycamore! Situated on a quiet dead end street within walking distance of downtown,this move in ready home features an updated kitchen,comfortable single level living,and a spacious deck overlooking the backyard and creek. Full partially finished basement features family room and bedroom. An attached 1-car garage provides additional convenience and storage. Available October 1st. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to enjoy a peaceful neighborhood close to downtown Sycamore's shopping,dining,and community events. The Housing Provider is committed to the letter and the spirit of the Illinois Human Rights Act,the Federal Fair Housing Act,and all other federal,state,and applicable local laws enacted to ensure a housing market and housing conditions free from discrimination. MLS# MRD12749697

223 Ellen St is a house located in DeKalb County and the 60178 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

House Features

  • Air Conditioning

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

Contact

  • Listed by Melissa Mobile | Hometown Realty Group
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Sycamore

Sycamore has been the county seat of DeKalb County since 1837, and that long-standing civic identity shapes everything about daily life here. The city carries its history openly, with the Sycamore Historic District preserving more than 200 architecturally significant structures, including the city's Carnegie library, which has operated from its original building since 1905. The downtown corridor along State Street draws people in with locally owned cafes, bakeries, taverns, and specialty shops, anchored by the Sycamore State Theater, a classic cinema whose marquee has lit up the block for decades. Northern Illinois University is just a 14-minute drive away, adding an academic presence that quietly shapes the cultural and economic energy of the area.

The housing mix reflects the city's character: historic homes make up much of the residential landscape, while apartment communities offer more flexible options for renters at price points well below the Illinois state average.

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Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 13 min 6.2 mi
Drive: 23 min 13.1 mi
Drive: 39 min 23.6 mi
Drive: 37 min 25.4 mi
223 Ellen St is within 13 minutes or 6.2 miles from Northern Illinois University. It is also near Kishwaukee College and Elgin Community College.
Transportation

223 Ellen St is near Chicago/Rockford International, located 34.4 miles or 51 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 27 min 16.0 mi
La Fox
Drive: 33 min 19.5 mi
Drive: 37 min 23.0 mi
Drive: 40 min 24.2 mi
Big Timber
Drive: 40 min 25.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago/Rockford International
Drive: 51 min 34.4 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore
80 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 223 Ellen St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
223 Ellen St has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Midwest Museum of Natural History
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
NIU Observatory
Drive: 11 min 6.6 mi
223 Ellen St has 2 parks within 6.6 miles, including Midwest Museum of Natural History, and NIU Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
223 Ellen St is 2.9 miles and a 6 minute drive from Kishwaukee Community Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 53 min 29.2 mi
Drive: 55 min 29.6 mi
Drive: 53 min 40.1 mi
223 Ellen St has 3 military bases within 40.1 miles, the nearest is Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield which is 29.2 miles away and a 53 minute drive.

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