536 Locust St, Marengo, IL 60152
What's special
Welcome to this affordable 3-bedroom ranch offering comfortable one-level living and plenty of potential! The home features hardwood flooring, fresh paint, many newer windows, and updated mechanicals, making it move-in ready while still offering opportunities to make it your own. The functional floor plan includes three bedrooms, a full bath, and comfortable living spaces filled with natural light. A full unfinished basement provides excellent storage and plenty of room for future finishing. Outside, you'll find low-maintenance vinyl siding, a fenced backyard, and a detached 2-car garage. Conveniently located directly across the street from Locust Elementary School, this home offers easy access to the school and nearby community amenities. A great opportunity for buyers looking for an affordable ranch with important updates already completed!
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Ben Broughton 815-568-9000,
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Galley)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,584 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 58x148
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1136378014
- Special conditions: None
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
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Marengo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $219,996
- Annual tax amount: $5,295
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+33.1%$188/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12772241 | ||
| 10/18/2005 | Sold | $169,000$141/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,295 +3.9% | $73,332 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $5,099 +1.8% | $67,191 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $5,009 +4.2% | $59,230 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $4,805 +6.8% | $53,563 +9.8% |
| 2021 | $4,497 +1.4% | $48,804 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $4,436 | $46,445 +5.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $44,007 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $4,393 +2.9% | $41,221 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $4,270 +2.8% | $39,046 +7% |
| 2016 | $4,155 | $36,482 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $4,155 | $35,694 -19.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $44,339 -10.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $49,447 -9.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $54,608 -1.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $55,524 +8.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $51,127 +16.3% |
| 2005 | $3,059 +0.4% | $43,962 +5.7% |
| 2004 | $3,047 +1.6% | $41,575 +2.9% |
| 2003 | $2,999 +4.9% | $40,388 +6.3% |
| 2002 | $2,859 +0.3% | $37,987 +2.9% |
| 2001 | $2,850 +9.6% | $36,920 +1.8% |
| 2000 | $2,600 | $36,281 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$223,400
$212,000 - $235,000
$2,311/mo
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