Do not pass up this meticulously maintained, cozy, and full-of-charm home in the heart of Marengo. In this 2 bedroom, 2 bath home find original millwork and other historical features perfectly paired with updates. Enjoy your morning coffee on the sunny-yellow porch, or in front of the cozy gas fireplace custom made from a piano. Make sure to admire the original hardwood floors and casement front window with mesmerizing stain glass in the family room. Eat in the kitchen which has plenty of cabinet space or use the formal dining room. The main floor has a renovated full bathroom. Upstairs find two generously sized bedrooms with closet space and 1 full bathroom. The oversized shed combines the essential storage needs for yard maintenance, tool storage, and also entertaining, with the potential for parking of smaller vehicles. Outside find even more living space to enjoy. Freshly stained deck and enclosed porch surrounded by fantastic gardens and fountains that offer a beautiful backdrop for gatherings and barbeques. The fully fenced in yard offers plenty of room to run as well. Do not ignore the love poured into this home, both in preservation and setting. Schedule your showing today!
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$271,000
439 W Grant Hwy, Marengo, IL 60152
2beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
0.56 Acres Lot
$272,500 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$1,854 Estimated rent
Home value
$272,500
$253,000 - $292,000
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Historical featuresOriginal hardwood floorsFormal dining roomSunny-yellow porchFreshly stained deckOriginal millwork
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Listed by:
Amanda Surber 815-568-9000,
RE/MAX Connections II
Bought with:
Jesus Perez
Realty of America, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12646637
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Linoleum), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X3
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Display Window(s), Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Linoleum), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Gas Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Drapes, Display Window(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Unassigned, Driveway, Yes, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Dimensions: 97.9 x 209.3 x 97.6 x 219.3
- Features: Irregular Lot, Garden, Water Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1135255006
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Marengo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $185,262
- Annual tax amount: $3,881
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $271,000+2.3%$226/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12646637 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $265,000$221/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12646637 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $265,000$221/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12646637 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2026 | Contingent | $265,000$221/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12646637 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000$221/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12646637 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,882 +5.3% | $61,754 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $3,687 +4.1% | $56,583 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $3,542 +1% | $49,879 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $3,508 +8.5% | $45,107 +9.7% |
| 2021 | $3,234 +2.3% | $41,100 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $3,162 | $39,113 +5.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $37,060 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $3,060 +4.1% | $34,713 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $2,940 +4.4% | $32,881 +7% |
| 2016 | $2,815 | $30,722 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $2,815 | $30,057 -19.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $37,336 -10.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $41,637 -9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $45,982 -1.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $46,753 +8.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $43,051 +4.4% |
| 2005 | $2,521 +1.2% | $41,228 +5.7% |
| 2004 | $2,491 -2.4% | $38,990 +2.9% |
| 2003 | $2,553 +5.6% | $37,877 +6.3% |
| 2002 | $2,418 +0.6% | $35,626 +2.9% |
| 2001 | $2,403 +9.8% | $34,625 +1.8% |
| 2000 | $2,188 | $34,026 |
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Neighborhood: 60152
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Locust Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Marengo Community Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Marengo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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