NOT LISTED FOR SALE

211 1/2 E Forest St Marengo, IL 60152

Marengo Area

Estimated Value: $397,930

3 Beds
4 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
$258/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 14, 2026

Last sale price $399,000 $259 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,644 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.3 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of May 2026

Pictures are coming. Here is a rare one. It feels like living in the country with over 1 acre but with in town convenience only a few blocks to schools. This home has an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room and dining room. There are 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans and 2 1/2 baths on the main floor. The primary bedroom has private bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower and double vanity. The finished basement adds even more living space with a 2nd fireplace, bar, big rec room and bathroom. Laundry is on the main floor. In addition to the 3 car attached garage there are 2 sheds for bikes or garden tools. There is a deck, patio and firepit in the big backyard that backs up to woods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Bellairs

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Brokerage Email: clientcare@starckre.com License #475129998 Listed on: 04/08/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Tessa Jania

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Brokerage Email: clientcare@starckre.com License #475174890

Last Buyer's Agent

Miguel Cerna

Leverage Investments, LLC License #475196155

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,716

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 22x212x155x184x267x216x89x180

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,540 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars
  • Accessibility Features

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Other Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,716

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

1.3 Acres

Parking

3

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
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: clientcare@starckre.com
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars Throughout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1540
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Square Footage Comments: square footage does not include finished basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1540
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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: 1.3
  • Lot Dimensions: 22X212X155X184X267X216X89X180
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4716
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Disabled Person

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Marengo, IL

  • Karen Streelman Real Estate Agent - eXp Realty

    Karen Streelman

    eXp Realty

    (815) 393-1156

    72 Total Sales

    4 in Marengo

    $243K - $500K Price Range

    Karen Streelman
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  • Tracy Nosalik Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Success Realty

    Tracy Nosalik

    Keller Williams Success Realty

    (708) 854-1869

    106 Total Sales

    2 in Marengo

    $395K - $500K Price Range

    Tracy Nosalik
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  • Amanda Clark Real Estate Agent - Gambino Realtors

    Amanda Clark

    Gambino Realtors

    (815) 623-0164

    119 Total Sales

    1 in Marengo

    $190,000 Price

    Amanda Clark
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  • Cecille Plurad Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Cecille Plurad

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (877) 761-6689

    180 Total Sales

    1 in Marengo

    $384,900 Price

    Cecille Plurad
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  • Matt Lysien Real Estate Agent - Suburban Life Realty, Ltd

    Matt Lysien

    Suburban Life Realty, Ltd

    (224) 315-8087

    525 Total Sales

    7 in Marengo

    $26K - $366K Price Range

    Matt Lysien
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  • Shannon Long Real Estate Agent - Baird & Warner Fox Valley-Geneva

    Shannon Long

    Baird & Warner Fox Valley-Geneva

    (224) 313-4501

    43 Total Sales

    2 in Marengo

    $410,000 Price Range

    Shannon Long
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/14/2026 05/14/26 Sold $399,000 -0.2% $259 / Sq Ft
04/16/2026 04/16/26 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2026 04/08/26 For Sale $399,900 -- $260 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rick Bellairs Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Rick Bellairs

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    (815) 334-2618

    240 Total Sales

    Rick Bellairs
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  • Tessa Jania Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Tessa Jania

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    (815) 338-7111

    180 Total Sales

    Tessa Jania
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  • Miguel Cerna Real Estate Agent - Leverage Investments, LLC

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Miguel Cerna

    Leverage Investments, LLC

    (224) 875-1764

    11 Total Sales

    Miguel Cerna
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12612727

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Illinois McHenry County Marengo 60152

211 1/2 E Forest St, Marengo, IL

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