NOT LISTED FOR SALE

235 N Taylor St Marengo, IL 60152

Estimated Value: $384,562

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,383 Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 26, 2024

Last sale price $350,000 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,649/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Calvin Spencer Park

About This Home

As of July 2024

Welcome to this timeless, turn-of-the-century brick home, where Old World artistry meets modern comfort. Situated on an expansive 99' x 157' corner lot in-town, this iconic residence boasts a charming front porch, fenced yard, and attached garage wrapped up in perfect landscaping. Original hardwood flooring, doors, trim, and plaster walls exude classic elegance throughout. The addition of a spacious family room, oversized heated garage, and convenient first-floor full bath seamlessly blend historic charm with contemporary convenience. Entertain with ease in the generous formal living and dining areas, enhanced by stained glass windows and intricate woodwork. The updated kitchen features prairie-style quarter-sawn oak cabinets, walk-in pantry, and new modern appliances, while the adjacent family room opens onto the expansive cedar deck and lush fenced yard. The first-floor bedroom with unique and charming bonus nook are perfect for different needs or an office, play room or guest room! Upstairs, four more well-appointed bedrooms await, complemented by hardwood floors, ample storage, and a remodeled full bath. The walk-up attic presents further expansion possibilities, while the bright basement offers versatile space for recreation, storage, or additional living quarters. The oversized heated garage boasts 11' ceilings, epoxy floors, and a service door to the fenced yard, while upgrades including 200 AMP electrical, high-efficiency HVAC, and insulated attic ensure comfort and efficiency year-round. Additionally, the kitchen appliances, water heater, and washer/dryer have been replaced with new units within the last three years. Immaculately maintained and meticulously cared for, this Marengo gem stands as a testament to the finest in period home craftsmanship. Experience the pinnacle of old-world charm and modern luxury of this home and the convenience of being walking distance to parks, schools, restaurants and more, with a front row seat to the parades and celebrations that make Marengo so special! Come make this perfectly preserved, gigantic classic home yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mackenzie Karns

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475205535 Listed on: 05/23/2024

Keller Williams Success Realty

Co-Listed By

Nyssa Fenske

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475184517

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Gonzalez

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475204646

Keller Williams Success Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,675

Year Built

  • Built in 1901 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99 x 157
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,383 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,675

Year Built

Built in 1901 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2012
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MonthToMonthYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2012

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2383
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Den, Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Eating Area, Attic, Pantry, Recreation Room, Storage, Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2200
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3200
  • Attic: Dormer,Interior Stair
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated,7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Community Well

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

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 99 X 157
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7675.28
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2024
Closed on
Jul 26, 2024
Sold by
Johnson Logan and Worrell-Johnson Nicole
Bought by
Stevens Christy and Getz Melissa
Seller's Agent
Mackenzie Karns
Keller Williams Success Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Gonzalez
Keller Williams Success Realty
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$384,562

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,562
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 27, 2020
Closed on
Dec 23, 2020
Sold by
Mayner Gregory N and Mayner Kathleen M
Bought by
Johnson Logan and Worrell Johnson Nicole
Seller's Agent
Vincent Dante
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Tracie Muehler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$317,900
Sold Price
$317,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.83%
Original Mortgage
$301,150
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2011
Sold by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Mayner Gregory N and Mayner Kathleen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2010
Sold by
Hitchcock
Bought by
The Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2007
Sold by
Benner Todd P and Benner Cheryl L
Bought by
Hitchcock Brian R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2005
Sold by
Donley Randall
Bought by
Benner Todd P and Benner Cheryl L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2005
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Donley Randall

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2005
Sold by
Schenk Stephen P
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1994
Sold by
Manning Curtis G and Cartwright Ellen A
Bought by
Schenk Stephen P and Gibson Amy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,200
Interest Rate
8.53%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stevens Christy $350,000 Advocus National Title
Johnson Logan $317,000 None Available
Mayner Gregory N $106,050 Nlt Title Llc
The Secretary Of Veterans Affairs $152,465 None Available
Hitchcock Brian R $225,000 Freedom Title Corporation
Benner Todd P $220,000 First American Title
Donley Randall $185,000 Greater Illinois Title Compa
Federal National Mortgage Association -- Greater Illinois Title Compa
Schenk Stephen P $144,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Johnson Logan $301,150
Previous Owner Hitchcock Brian R $225,000
Previous Owner Benner Todd P $115,000
Previous Owner Donley Randall $185,000
Previous Owner Schenk Stephen P $115,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/26/2024 07/26/24 Sold $350,000 0.0% $147 / Sq Ft
06/02/2024 06/02/24 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2024 05/16/24 For Sale $350,000 +10.4% $147 / Sq Ft
01/08/2021 01/08/21 Sold $317,000 -0.3% $133 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/27/2020 12/27/20 Pending -- -- --
12/27/2020 12/27/20 For Sale $317,900 -- $133 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $7,895 $112,034 $21,513 $90,521
2023 $7,675 $98,760 $18,964 $79,796
2022 $7,473 $89,311 $17,150 $72,161
2021 $6,946 $81,376 $15,626 $65,750
2020 $6,345 $77,442 $14,871 $62,571
2019 $6,675 $73,377 $14,090 $59,287
2018 $6,152 $68,731 $13,198 $55,533
2017 $5,917 $65,105 $12,502 $52,603
2016 $5,047 $60,829 $11,681 $49,148
2013 -- $59,515 $11,429 $48,086
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12057751

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-36-114-009