Pictures are coming. Here is a rare one. It feels like living in the country with over 1 acre but with in town convenience only a few blocks to schools. This home has an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room and dining room. There are 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans and 2 1/2 baths on the main floor. The primary bedroom has private bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower and double vanity. The finished basement adds even more living space with a 2nd fireplace, bar, big rec room and bathroom. Laundry is on the main floor. In addition to the 3 car attached garage there are 2 sheds for bikes or garden tools. There is a deck, patio and firepit in the big backyard that backs up to woods.
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$399,000
211 1/2 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152
3beds
1,540sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
1.3 Acres Lot
$403,500 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$2,429 Estimated rent
Home value
$403,500
$371,000 - $440,000
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Open floor planVaulted ceilingBacks up to woodsBig rec roomDouble vanityWhirlpool tubSeparate shower
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Listed by:
Rick Bellairs, CRS,GRI clientcare@starckre.com,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate,
Tessa Jania 815-260-7618,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with:
Miguel Cerna
Leverage Investments, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12612727
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X16
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X4
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,540
- Total interior livable area: 1,540 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars Throughout, Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 1.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 22X212X155X184X267X216X89X180
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1136351035
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Marengo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $259/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,435
- Annual tax amount: $4,716
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Sold | $399,000-0.2%$259/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12612727 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Contingent | $399,900$260/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12612727 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900$260/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12612727 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,716 +5.9% | $80,145 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $4,452 -2.5% | $70,649 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $4,565 +9.6% | $63,889 +9.8% |
| 2021 | $4,166 +29.9% | $58,213 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $3,206 | $55,399 +5.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $52,491 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $3,578 -15.2% | $49,168 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $4,219 +4.3% | $46,574 +7% |
| 2016 | $4,044 | $43,515 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $4,044 | $42,575 -32.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $62,919 -10.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,168 -9.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $77,491 -1.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $78,791 +8.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $72,552 +4.4% |
| 2005 | $4,487 +0.9% | $69,481 +5.7% |
| 2004 | $4,449 -0.7% | $65,709 +2.9% |
| 2003 | $4,481 +5.3% | $63,833 +6.3% |
| 2002 | $4,255 +0.5% | $60,038 +2.9% |
| 2001 | $4,234 +9.7% | $58,351 +1.8% |
| 2000 | $3,859 | $57,342 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60152
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Locust Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Marengo Community Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Marengo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Locust Elementary School
- Middle: Marengo Community Middle School
- High: Marengo High School
- District: 165
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- McHenry County
- Marengo
- 60152
- 211 1/2 E Forest St
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