Great family home on a corner lot. Beautiful woodwork and pocket doors. Most windows are replacement vinyl windows. This home is made for entertaining! The back deck runs the length of the house with additional putting green and room for an above ground pool - or you can set up a game of sand volleyball! HUGE garage/workshop/workout room/game room. Located close to all Polo schools! This is a solid home, but is being sold as-is. Cash or Conventional financing only. Solar panels are leased at $68/month and the electric bill runs $20 or less each month. Lease to be transferred to new owner.
Sold for $135,000
$135,000
516 E Buffalo St, Polo, IL 61064
3beds
2,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
0.32 Acres Lot
$135,300 Zestimate®
$63/sqft
$1,744 Estimated rent
Home value
$135,300
$124,000 - $147,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tracey DeCrane 815-677-2164,
Re/Max Town Lake & Country
Bought with:
Carla Benesh, 471010258
Re/Max Of Rock Valley
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202602958
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,152
- Total interior livable area: 2,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,152
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Alley
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1416280013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Polo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $63/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $103,926
- Annual tax amount: $2,659
- Price range: $135K - $135K
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 181 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Sold | $135,000-15.6%$63/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Contingent | $159,900$74/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12517799 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Pending sale | $159,900$74/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602958 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900$74/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $159,900$74/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12517799 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $159,900-3.1%$74/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12517799 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $165,000$77/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12517799 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,707 +8.1% | $34,642 |
| 2023 | $2,504 +6.6% | $34,642 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $2,348 +7.7% | $32,207 +9.4% |
| 2021 | $2,180 +10.4% | $29,445 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $1,975 +2.8% | $26,647 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,921 +1.4% | $26,124 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $1,894 +2.9% | $25,791 +4.9% |
| 2016 | $1,841 +4.1% | $24,579 -2.8% |
| 2015 | $1,768 -1.7% | $25,287 |
| 2014 | $1,799 -4.3% | $25,287 -2.6% |
| 2013 | $1,880 | $25,964 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $27,325 |
| 2011 | -- | $27,325 -5.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $28,983 |
| 2009 | -- | $28,983 |
| 2008 | $1,977 +6.6% | $28,983 +10.1% |
| 2007 | $1,854 | $26,315 |
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Neighborhood: 61064
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Centennial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Aplington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Polo Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Polo 222
- Middle: Polo 222
- High: Polo 222
- District: Polo 222
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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