Don't miss this amazing opportunity to mark your stamp in the history of this wonderful Forest Park home. Beautifully presented and immaculately maintained residence; this stunning Prairie style property is sure to impress. The home features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a detached 3 car garage. The grand scale of the home at approx. 3700 sqft. and the exquisite original millwork make the home so inviting, you feel like you're walking into something very special to create long lasting memories with family and friends. As you enter the home you are immediately drawn into the living room, the space is ideal for large parties & intimate family gatherings, which leads to the large attached all season sun-room / porch overlooking the perfectly landscaped lawn and boulevard. The dining room features original preserved stain glass windows, and the kitchen was thoughtfully crafted to mold into the fabric of the homes original design but with a contemporary feel to meet today's acquired taste and finishes. Also, on the main level we have the primary bedroom en-suite, the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and a full bathroom. The upper level leads us to what feels like a home within a home: an enormous space that can be used as a family/media/recreational room, along with a 2nd dining area and an in-home office nook. The 4th and 5th bedrooms and 3rd full bathroom complete the space, it is a very multi-functional space, and could be the perfect in-law / guest suite of the home. The full level partially finished basement has exceptional storage and rooms for an array of hobbies & crafts. The laundry is on this level also. The rear exterior patio and lawn are the perfect outdoor retreats. This home is Ideally located with quick access to the expressway, CTA Blue line, and steps from all the restaurants & shopping on Madison Ave. Only 3 families have had the pleasure of living in this property over the past 100 years, there is no better testament to the quality of life this home will bring you! Welcome home!!
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$740,000
516 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
5beds
3,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
8,000 Square Feet Lot
$846,400 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$4,427 Estimated rent
Home value
$846,400
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Perfectly landscaped lawnPrimary bedroom en-suiteIn-home office nookMulti-functional spaceExquisite original millworkRear exterior patio
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Listed by:
Michael Kearney 312-420-1881,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Miguel Flores
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12151832
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Recreation Room, Bedroom 5, Storage, Walk In Closet, Enclosed Porch Heated
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X18
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 348 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X29
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 966 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X42
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 510 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X30
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1386 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X42
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 493 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X29
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 160
Details
- Parcel number: 15132140050000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Prairie
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Forest Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $577,430
- Annual tax amount: $17,343
- Date on market: 9/9/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | Sold | $740,000-1.2%$200/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12151832 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2024 | Pending sale | $749,000$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12151832 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Contingent | $749,000$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12151832 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $749,000$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12151832 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2024 | Listing removed | $749,000$202/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #12064212 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2024 | Contingent | $749,000$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12064212 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $749,000$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12064212 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2024 | Listing removed | $749,000$202/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #12051145 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2024 | Contingent | $749,000$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12051145 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $749,000+22.3%$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12051145 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2006 | Sold | $612,500$166/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,249 +5.2% | $57,743 |
| 2023 | $17,344 +9.2% | $57,743 +30.3% |
| 2022 | $15,884 +5.3% | $44,318 |
| 2021 | $15,088 +2.6% | $44,318 |
| 2020 | $14,703 +8.6% | $44,318 +15.3% |
| 2019 | $13,536 +2.1% | $38,444 |
| 2018 | $13,258 -15% | $38,444 -16.9% |
| 2017 | $15,599 +18.6% | $46,250 +26.1% |
| 2016 | $13,148 +1.6% | $36,689 |
| 2015 | $12,942 +9.6% | $36,689 |
| 2014 | $11,809 +4.1% | $36,689 -2.7% |
| 2013 | $11,344 +2.7% | $37,706 |
| 2012 | $11,045 0% | $37,706 |
| 2011 | $11,049 +0.7% | $37,706 -5.4% |
| 2010 | $10,968 -4.8% | $39,859 -18.7% |
| 2009 | $11,525 +13.9% | $49,042 -5% |
| 2008 | $10,116 +8.8% | $51,624 +33.2% |
| 2007 | $9,296 +21.6% | $38,752 |
| 2006 | $7,646 +2.7% | $38,752 |
| 2005 | $7,444 +35.4% | $38,752 +66.4% |
| 2004 | $5,497 +4.6% | $23,289 |
| 2003 | $5,253 +16.9% | $23,289 |
| 2002 | $4,494 +1.2% | $23,289 +12.4% |
| 2001 | $4,441 +5.8% | $20,723 |
| 2000 | $4,197 +4.2% | $20,723 |
| 1999 | $4,027 | $20,723 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60130
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGarfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Forest Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- NAProviso East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Garfield Elementary School
- Middle: Forest Park Middle School
- High: Proviso East High School
- District: 91
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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