$350,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2025

20217 River Rd Marengo, IL 60152

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,400 Sq Ft
1.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$250 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.29 Acre Lot
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Imagine A Home Where Your Only Neighbors Are Trees, Trails, And Wildlife. This Beautifully Remodeled Ranch Sits On A Full Acre, Completely Surrounded On All Sides By The Stunning 800+ Acres Of Marengo Ridge Conservation Area. Whether You're An Avid Hiker, Birdwatcher, Or Simply Someone Who Craves Peace And Privacy, This Is A Truly One-Of-A-Kind Setting You Won't Find Anywhere Else. Step Inside To Discover Nearly 1,400 Sq Ft Of Modern Single-Level Living. The Open Floor Plan Features A Full Stone, Woodburning Fireplace As Its Centerpiece, Perfect For Cozy Evenings After A Day Outdoors. The Kitchen Blends Timeless Design With Functionality-White Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, And A Spacious Layout That Flows Seamlessly Into The Living And Dining Areas. Two Generous Bedrooms And A Well-Appointed Bath Round Out The Interior. The Home Was Fully Remodeled About 8 Years Ago, And It Still Shines With Contemporary Finishes And Updates That Make It Move-In Ready. Outside, The Acre Lot Includes A Handy Storage Shed, A Fully Fenced Yard, And Plenty Of Space For RVs, Trailers, Or Recreational Gear Thanks To Its AG Zoning. If You've Been Searching For A Retreat That Combines Modern Comfort With The Ultimate Outdoor Lifestyle, This Hidden Gem Is Ready To Welcome You.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jorel Kilcullen

RE/MAX Connections II License #475161218 Listed on: 09/26/2025

RE/MAX Connections II

Last Buyer's Agent

Jorel Kilcullen

RE/MAX Connections II License #475161218 Listed on: 09/26/2025

RE/MAX Connections II

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,275

Year Built

  • Built in 1978 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 1.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 165x334x165x334
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Locust Elementary School
  • Marengo Community Middle School
  • Marengo High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,275

Year Built

Built in 1978 | Remodeled in 2017

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: 1978
  • 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: 2017
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1400
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1400
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1400
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Nature Preserve Adjacent
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Locust Elementary School
  • High School: Marengo High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Marengo Community Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 165X334X165X334
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4275
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2025
Closed on
Oct 24, 2025
Sold by
Wise Corey C and Wise Samantha
Bought by
Field Gregory
Seller's Agent
Jorel Kilcullen
RE/MAX Connections II
Buyer's Agent
Jorel Kilcullen
RE/MAX Connections II
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$351,967

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,967
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.27%
Original Mortgage
$234,500
Outstanding Balance
$234,500
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$117,467

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2019
Closed on
Mar 15, 2019
Sold by
Creasy Austin P
Bought by
Wise Corey C
Seller's Agent
Ben Broughton
RE/MAX Connections II
Buyer's Agent
Jorel Kilcullen
RE/MAX Connections II
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$208,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.27%
Original Mortgage
$176,800
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2015
Sold by
Kozin David F and Kozin Sheila M
Bought by
Creasy Austin P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2014
Sold by
Realtax Developers Ltd
Bought by
Regions Bank and Trust #90-P015-00

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2014
Sold by
County Of Mchenry
Bought by
Realtax Developers Ltd

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2008
Sold by
Bassuener Henry A
Bought by
Bassuener Henry A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $350,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $208,000 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Warranty Deed $120,000 Chicago Title
Deed $22,925 None Available
Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $234,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $176,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $96,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Sold $350,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 For Sale $350,000 +68.3% $250 / Sq Ft
09/28/2025 09/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2019 04/12/19 Sold $208,000 -1.0% $149 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/23/2019 02/23/19 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2019 02/23/19 For Sale $210,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $4,275 $75,516 $20,856 $54,660
2023 $4,089 $66,569 $18,385 $48,184
2022 $4,035 $60,200 $16,626 $43,574
2021 $3,771 $54,852 $15,149 $39,703
2020 $3,690 $52,201 $14,417 $37,784
2019 $3,910 $49,461 $13,660 $35,801
2018 $4,166 $46,329 $12,795 $33,534
2017 $4,044 $43,885 $12,120 $31,765
2016 $3,941 $41,003 $11,324 $29,679
2013 -- $45,309 $11,120 $34,189
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12481678

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-24-400-002