Somerset Farms
Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois · 96 Homes · 55+ Active Adult Community
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Somerset Farms is a 55+ community in Sycamore, DeKalb County — a companion development to Old Mill Park in the same small city. Sycamore's affordability is its primary appeal: DeKalb County tax rates are manageable, home prices are lower than collar county peers, and small-town character is genuine rather than marketed. Buyers prioritizing cost over metro access will find DeKalb County communities among the strongest value options in the broader Chicago market.
Illinois exempts all retirement income from state income tax. The income tax advantage combined with DeKalb County's effective property tax rate of approximately 2.3% shapes the total cost calculation for Sycamore buyers. See the true cost page for the full 10-year projection.
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