For sale

Price cut: $10K (7/28)

$189,000

802 Darwin Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115

2beds

961sqft

$1,394/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

0.57 Acres Lot

$197,100 Zestimate^®

$197/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

New carpet throughoutNew vinyl plank flooringFresh interior paint

This ranch home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 updated bathroom with new fixtures and finishes. Fresh interior paint, new vinyl plank flooring, and new carpet throughout create a clean, refreshed feel. The spacious living room features a large picture window overlooking the backyard, bringing in plenty of natural light. The full basement provides generous storage and room to customize to fit your needs, whether you envision additional living space, a recreation room, hobby area, or home gym. Outside, the backyard includes a garden shed for additional storage, and the 2-car detached garage adds even more convenience. Recent updates include a new roof (2025) and furnace and central air (2026), electrical panel (2026), asphalt driveway (2026), and gutters (2026) making this home ready for its next owner. Agent Owned.

18 days

2,087

148

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: 123.75
Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.9

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 120.7
Dimensions: 14.2 x 8.5

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 151.25
Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.1

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 318.08
Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.2

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 961
Total interior livable area: 961 sqft
Finished area above ground: 961
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Lot

Size: 0.57 Acres
Features: Wooded

Details

Additional structures: Garden Shed
Parcel number: 0818227002
Special conditions: Agent Owned/Interest

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: City/Community
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: IL

Location

Region: Machesney Park

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $197/sqft
Tax assessed value: $101,301
Annual tax amount: $2,894
Price range: $189K - $189K
Date on market: 7/12/2026
Cumulative days on market: 18 days
Ownership: Fee Simple
Road surface type: Hard Surface Road

Estimated market value

$197,100

$187,000 - $207,000

$1,637/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/28/2026	Price change	$189,000-5%$197/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604238 Report a problem
7/12/2026	Listed for sale	$199,000+65.8%$207/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604238 Report a problem
12/9/2025	Sold	$120,000+60%$125/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/9/2021	Sold	$75,000$78/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,729 +30.1%	$33,767 +12.6%
2023	$2,097 -19.3%	$29,988 +9.6%
2022	$2,600	$27,351 +7.5%
2021	--	$25,438 +5%
2020	$2,286 -3.1%	$24,231 +4.4%
2019	$2,359 -6.7%	$23,209 +3.4%
2018	$2,528 +102.8%	$22,448 +2.8%
2017	$1,247	$21,832 +2%
2016	$1,247 +40.8%	$21,397 +1.8%
2015	$885 -49.4%	$21,022
2014	$1,749	$21,022

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 61115

Getting around

8 / 100

Car-Dependent

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Ralston Elementary School
Grades: 1-5Distance: 0.7 mi
5/10
Harlem Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
4/10
Harlem High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Ralston 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.