$518,900
PENDING $1K PRICE DROP

1406 Busse Rd Marengo, IL 60152

Estimated payment $3,409/month

Total Views 22,167
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,625 Sq Ft
$198 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Charming 10-Acre Hillside Ranch Estate with Equestrian Amenities Nestled down a scenic tree-lined drive, this thoughtfully updated earth-sheltered ranch offers panoramic views, open farmland, and a private country setting with modern improvements throughout. Designed for energy efficiency and year-round comfort, the earth-integrated construction provides natural insulation, quiet interior living, and climate stability across all seasons. Over $100,000 in recent improvements include updated electrical and plumbing systems, brand-new kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, new vinyl plank flooring throughout, updated trim and doors, modern lighting, a new roof. The spacious layout features a vaulted great room with loft, a cozy double-sided wood-burning fireplace, 3 bedrooms, and 2.1 updated baths. The private primary suite is thoughtfully positioned on its own side of the home, offering separation and comfort. Just off the dining area, a bright three-season sunroom extends the living space and provides a peaceful setting to enjoy the surrounding acreage from spring through fall. Equestrian amenities include an earth-sheltered concrete horse stable with electric and water, offering natural temperature moderation and protection from extreme Illinois weather. Approximately 5 acres of fenced pasture provide ideal space for horses or livestock. Additional features include a 2-car attached garage, a separate 2-car detached garage, small pond, and extensive recent landscaping with grading improvements and reseeded grounds enhancing bothcurb appeal and functionality. A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready, energy-efficient country estate with room to live, work, and play. Seller may consider owner financing options for qualified buyers.

Listing Agent

Ben Broughton

RE/MAX Connections II License #471018891 Listed on: 01/30/2026

RE/MAX Connections II

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,902

Year Built

  • Built in 1982 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 10 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 441x2610x660x1032
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Fenced
  • Irregular Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,625 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Ranch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,902

Year Built

Built in 1982 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

10 Acres

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: 1982
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 2625
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Other

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Mature Trees, Pasture
  • OtherStructures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 12

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Propane, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 10
  • Lot Dimensions: 441X2610X660X1032
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7901.72
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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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 $10,376 $144,748 $60,338 $84,410
2023 $10,295 $133,169 $55,248 $77,921
2022 $7,902 $98,604 $23,864 $74,740
2021 $7,651 $92,544 $21,876 $70,668
2020 $7,458 $87,469 $20,126 $67,343
2019 $7,279 $84,020 $18,678 $65,342
2018 $7,523 $82,961 $17,619 $65,342
2017 $7,253 $74,861 $15,773 $59,088
2016 $7,249 $73,273 $14,810 $58,463
2013 -- $68,613 $12,626 $55,987
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/06/2026 03/06/26 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2026 02/26/26 Price Changed $518,900 -0.2% $198 / Sq Ft
01/30/2026 01/30/26 For Sale $519,900 -24.1% $198 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Sold $685,000 -2.1% $261 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/07/2024 02/07/24 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2023 08/04/23 For Sale $700,000 -- $267 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $685,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $750,000 Nlt Title Llc
Warranty Deed $575,000 Nlt Title Llc
Warranty Deed $565,000 Nlt Title Llc
Warranty Deed $638,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $616,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $432,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $630,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Ben Broughton

RE/MAX Connections II

(779) 256-4448

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MLS Number: 12558368

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-25-300-008

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