$350,000

1246 Marengo Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated payment $2,422/month

Total Views 7,502
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$233 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Ranch Style House
  • Corner Lot
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom home nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in a highly desirable and walkable neighborhood. This move-in ready residence features an open floor plan ideal for both relaxing and entertaining, along with a full finished basement that includes a modern bathroom-perfect for a guest suite, home office, or recreation area. Step into the stunning, fully renovated kitchen outfitted with brand-new appliances and contemporary finishes. Enjoy year-round comfort with central air and heat, and relax in the new heated and enclosed front porch. Freshly updated from top to bottom, this home boasts new bathrooms, new flooring, a new roof, new AC unit, fresh paint throughout, new baseboards, doors (interior & exterior), and concrete work in the backyard. Additional highlights include a fully fenced yard and 2-car garage. The location is unbeatable-just steps from parks, restaurants, shopping, and public transportation, with easy access to all major highways. The village has recently completed the installation of lead-free water service pipes for added peace of mind. Don't miss your chance to own this thoughtfully upgraded home in a truly exceptional neighborhood!

Listing Agent

Scott Berg

Berg Properties License #475110440 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,213

Year Built

  • Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 25x125
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Ranch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,213

Year Built

Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1500
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 765
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 350000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 91

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6213
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,213 $24,000 $2,296 $21,704
2023 $5,726 $24,000 $2,296 $21,704
2022 $5,726 $19,397 $1,760 $17,637
2021 $5,469 $19,396 $1,760 $17,636
2020 $5,405 $19,396 $1,760 $17,636
2019 $4,008 $14,811 $1,607 $13,204
2018 $3,923 $14,811 $1,607 $13,204
2017 $5,502 $16,312 $1,607 $14,705
2016 $4,658 $12,999 $1,453 $11,546
2015 $4,585 $12,999 $1,453 $11,546
2014 $4,499 $12,999 $1,453 $11,546
2013 $4,147 $12,823 $1,453 $11,370
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2025 07/27/25 For Sale $350,000 0.0% $233 / Sq Ft
07/20/2025 07/20/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $350,000 +115.1% $233 / Sq Ft
06/20/2023 06/20/23 Sold $162,750 +55.0% $213 / Sq Ft
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Price Changed $105,000 -48.8% $137 / Sq Ft
05/10/2023 05/10/23 For Sale $205,000 +55.3% $268 / Sq Ft
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Sold $132,000 0.0% $220 / Sq Ft
01/31/2014 01/31/14 Off Market $132,000 -- --
04/17/2013 04/17/13 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2012 08/13/12 For Sale $150,000 -- $250 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $163,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $132,000 Pntn Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Deed $240,000 Pntn
Warranty Deed $156,000 Chicago Title Land Trust
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $132,600 VA
Previous Owner $134,838 VA
Previous Owner $217,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $216,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12385335

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-24-203-020-0000