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For sale by owner
    • Price cut: $4K (7/17)
    $105,900

    827 Story Book Ln, Machesney Park, IL 61115

    2beds
    1,100sqft
    : 
    $816/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1948
    0.3 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $96/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Blonde brick ranch homeHigh efficiency gas furnace
    Open house July19th 2pm-4:30pm BLONDE Brick Ranch Home Built in 1948 ( FOR SALE AS IS BY OWNER ) 2 Bdrm 1Bath has high efficiency gas furnace and hot water heater approximately 2 years old. Currently being hooked up to city water to be finished by July 8th. , has septic. Pumped 3 years ago Fresh paint in both bedrooms and kitchen. Bedrooms, hallway and living room have red oak flooring which will needed sanded and restained, kitchen and bath have title which will need to be replaced. Roof on house and garage approximately 11 years old with no leaks, house has fuse box, will need gutters, will need window well covers. This home is a steal being Sold As Is... Bring your experience and tool belts, investors welcome. Property is deep in a quiet neighborhood, close to amenities while being within the Harlem School District. 2 car garage with plenty of parking, back yard is fenced while the patio sits between the house and garage. So many possibilities await your imagination. Being SOLD AS IS
    What the owner loves about this home
    Quiet neighborhood, large peaceful lot, it was a great home to grow up in
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    Property Owner (815) 218-8800

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced air, Gas
      Appliances
      • Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: Partially finished
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage - Detached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Brick
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.3 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 820326018

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Roof: Shake / Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1948

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Machesney Park

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $96/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $94,887
      • Annual tax amount: $758
      • Date on market: 6/26/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,553/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/17/2026Price change$105,900-3.6%$96/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/26/2026Listed for sale$109,900$100/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$758 -7.5%$31,629 +12.6%
        2023$819 -8%$28,090 +9.6%
        2022$890 $25,620 +7.5%
        2021-- $23,828 +5%
        2020$882 -7.3%$22,697 +4.4%
        2019$951 -9.8%$21,740 +3.4%
        2018$1,054 -0.6%$21,027 +2.8%
        2017$1,060 $20,450 +2%
        2016$1,060 +3.8%$20,043 +1.8%
        2015$1,021 +33.4%$19,692
        2014$765 -18.5%$19,692 -19.5%
        2009$939 $24,473 +5%
        2007-- $23,311 +3.8%
        2006-- $22,453 +3.2%
        2005-- $21,761 +2.4%
        2004-- $21,243 +25.6%
        2003-- $16,913
        2001-- $16,913 +2.5%
        2000-- $16,507
        1999-- $16,507
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 61115

        Getting around

        48 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        53 / 100
        Bikeable

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