Experience comfortable living in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch situated in Machesney Park. Boasting over 1,045 square feet of finished living space, this home offers a thoughtful and inviting layout. The spacious living room features soaring vaulted ceilings and seamlessly opens to the dining area and kitchen. The modern kitchen is equipped with updated stainless steel appliances (refrigerator 2022, dishwasher 2024, microwave 2021) stylish white cabinetry and a granite composite sink. Down the hall, you'll find two sizable guest bedrooms and a renovated full bathroom, featuring an updated color scheme, tile flooring, and a new toilet (2021). The primary bedroom is generously sized and includes an en suite bathroom for added convenience. This property also features a full basement and an attached two car garage for added storage! Significant updates to the home include a new driveway (2023), water softener (2021), sliding back door and water heater (2016), as well as the roof, siding, gutters, downspouts, and furnace (2017), exterior painted (2021), new windows, and a new AC unit (2020). The backyard offers privacy fencing, mature shade trees, and a patio—perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Sold for $215,000
$215,000
8326 Elm Ave, Machesney Park, IL 61115
3beds
1,048sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$236,200 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$1,668 Estimated rent
Home value
$236,200
$208,000 - $269,000
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Mature shade treesAttached two car garageSliding back doorModern kitchenVaulted ceilingsWhite cabinetryNew windows
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Listed by:
Justin Smith 815-494-5394,
Century 21 Affiliated
Bought with:
Larry Petry, 475096513
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202502540
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 147.32
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 11.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120.6
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 97.44
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 73.47
- Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 214.4
- Dimensions: 16 x 13.4
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,048
- Total interior livable area: 1,048 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,048
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 0830403008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1991
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: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,175
- Annual tax amount: $3,561
- Date on market: 5/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $215,000+0%$205/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Pending sale | $214,900$205/sqft |
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| 5/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $214,900+8.8%$205/sqft |
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| 3/22/2024 | Sold | $197,500+5.3%$188/sqft |
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| 2/27/2024 | Pending sale | $187,500$179/sqft |
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| 2/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $187,500+27.1%$179/sqft |
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| 10/19/2021 | Sold | $147,500+1.8%$141/sqft |
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| 9/11/2021 | Pending sale | $144,900$138/sqft |
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| 9/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $144,900+8.9%$138/sqft |
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| 5/29/2008 | Sold | $133,000+0.8%$127/sqft |
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| 4/20/2008 | Price change | $131,900+1.5%$126/sqft |
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| 3/12/2008 | Listed for sale | $129,900+11.5%$124/sqft |
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| 2/12/2008 | Sold | $116,500-10.6%$111/sqft |
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| 11/13/2007 | Sold | $130,266+12.3%$124/sqft |
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| 8/31/2005 | Sold | $116,000+10.5%$111/sqft |
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| 1/2/2004 | Sold | $105,000+18.6%$100/sqft |
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| 8/4/1998 | Sold | $88,500$84/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,561 +5.7% | $50,725 +12.6% |
| 2023 | $3,370 +2.2% | $45,049 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $3,299 | $41,088 +7.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $38,214 +5% |
| 2020 | $2,780 -2.4% | $36,402 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $2,850 -6.2% | $34,868 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $3,038 +2% | $33,725 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $2,978 | $32,800 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,978 +1.8% | $32,148 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $2,927 +1% | $31,586 |
| 2014 | $2,898 -11.8% | $31,586 -19.5% |
| 2009 | $3,287 | $39,253 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $37,389 +3.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $36,014 +3.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $34,904 +4.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $33,326 +18.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $28,128 |
| 2001 | -- | $28,128 +2.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $27,453 |
| 1999 | -- | $27,453 |
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Neighborhood: 61115
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NADonald C Parker Early Educ CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Harlem Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Harlem High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Marquette 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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