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Sold on 07/09/2019
Joseph Willard of RE/MAX Connections II

225 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152

  • $290,000

    Last sold 07/09/2019 for $195K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2.5

    bath

  • 2,000

    Sqft ($98/Sqft)

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About 225 E Forest St

Property type House
Year built 1900
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.8 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Enjoy the country living in town on this beautiful 2 story home on nearly an acre that is a close distance from schools and downtown. The home is set back off the road that allows for a ton of privacy. You'll find the large fenced in backyard and gorgeous patio a great place to entertain. This home offers an open floor plan on the main level with living room that has a stone fireplace, large kitchen with stainless steal appliances & oak cabinets, dining room w/sitting area and half bath. 2nd floor has a large master BR w/master bath, and 2 additional BR's joined by Jack & Jill bath that has been newly remodeled. New carpeting has been installed throughout. There is a ton of closets throughout the house for plenty of storage. 2 car detached garage with drive through bay give access to the backyard and large shed. This home is agent owned.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joseph Willard
Listing Office - RE/MAX Connections II
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10423359 • last updated 6 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas, Forced Air
MLS # 10423359
Type Detached Single
SqFt 2000
Property Tax $ 4271
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1900
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Cellar, Partial
Total # of Rooms 6
Kitchen Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in
Other Room(s) Enclosed Porch
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Exterior
Exterior Features Deck, Porch Screened
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Exterior Vinyl Siding, Block
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Lot Desc .50-.99 Acre, Irregular
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Public
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Location
County Mc Henry
Elementary School LOCUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
High School District 154
Elementary School District 165
Middle School District 165
Other Public School LUTHR
High School MARENGO HIGH SCHOOL
Directions GRANT HWY. TO MAPLE S TO FOREST WEST. Home Sits Off The Roadway So It Can Easily Be Missed.
APN 1136351023
$290K
Range: $200K-$379K
Last 30 days 
  • Aug 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10423359
  • Aug 9, 2019 Sold
    $195,000
  • Jul 10, 2019 Active
    —
  • Jul 5, 2019 Listed
    $195,000 (+5.4%)
  • Dec 2011
    mls logo MLS # 07870307
  • Dec 27, 2011 Cancelled
    —
  • Aug 1, 2011 Listed
    $185,000 (-7.5%)
  • Jul 2010
    mls logo MLS # 07511336
  • Jul 20, 2010 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 24, 2010 Listed
    $200,000 (-9.1%)
  • Aug 2006
    Public Records
  • Aug 22, 2006 Sold
    $220,000 (+46.2%)
  • Jun 2003
    Public Records
  • Jun 24, 2003 Sold
    $150,500
  • 225 E Forest St
    $195K
  • —
  • 60152
    $390K -2% y/y
  • Marengo
    $390K -2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
235 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152 $144,285 3/2 — 0.03
215 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152 $188,544 3/1 — 0.03
239 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152 $178,335 —/— — 0.03
213 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152 $145,005 —/— — 0.04
630 Cloverleaf Dr, Marengo, IL 60152 $103,968 4/2 — 0.04
211 12 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152 $240,435 —/— — 0.05
257 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152 $161,568 —/— — 0.06
222 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152 $266,694 —/— — 0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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7/10
Locust Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-3
Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 School District
8/10
Marengo Community Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 School District
4/10
Marengo High School
public Grades 9-12
Marengo Chsd 154 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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