CASH ONLY-Fixer-Upper with Great Potential – Ideal for Investors or First-Time Buyers! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 646 sq ft of potential on a spacious, partially fenced lot in the heart of Machesney Park. Featuring a 1-car garage and solid bones, this property is perfect for those looking to invest, renovate, or create their first home with personal touches. Located close to shopping, dining and everything Machesney Park has to offer, this home provides both convenience and opportunity.
Sold for $70,000
$70,000
541 Wood Ave, Machesney Park, IL 61115
2beds
646sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$76,600 Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$1,205 Estimated rent
Home value
$76,600
$67,000 - $87,000
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Solid bonesSpacious partially fenced lot
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Listed by:
Darin Spades 815-601-4548,
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with:
Julie Humpal, 471.020727
Re/Max Property Source
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202504428
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 130.68
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 9.9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 95.06
- Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 95.88
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.4
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 162.26
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 12.2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 646
- Total interior livable area: 646 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 646
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 0831354012
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding, Metal
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Machesney Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $108/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $87,126
- Annual tax amount: $2,312
- Price range: $70K - $70K
- Date on market: 7/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Sold | $70,000-12.5%$108/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202504428 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Pending sale | $80,000$124/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202504428 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000$124/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202504428 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,312 +3.9% | $29,042 +12.6% |
| 2023 | $2,226 +0.6% | $25,792 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $2,212 | $23,524 +7.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $21,878 +5% |
| 2020 | $1,906 -3.3% | $20,840 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $1,970 -6.9% | $19,961 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $2,115 +1.4% | $19,307 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $2,087 | $18,778 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,087 +1.3% | $18,405 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $2,060 +0.6% | $18,083 |
| 2014 | $2,048 +8.8% | $18,083 -19.5% |
| 2009 | $1,882 | $22,474 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $21,407 +22.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $17,446 +3.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $16,908 +2.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $16,506 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $15,567 +8.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $14,354 +2.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $14,009 +3.1% |
| 1999 | -- | $13,584 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61115
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Harlem Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Harlem High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Windsor Elementary
- Middle: Harlem Jr
- High: Harlem High School
- District: Harlem 122
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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