NOT LISTED FOR SALE

304 W Van Buren St Marengo, IL 60152

Estimated Value: $205,000 - $251,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,170 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2021

Last sale price $158,000 $135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,582/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Attic
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Calvin Spencer Park

About This Home

As of September 2021

Home Sweet Home. Located on an oversized corner lot. So much new and newer. Newer roof, HVAC, updated electrical service and wiring, majority of the windows are newer as well. Full basement has been framed out. The second story is near complete to add additional living space as the new owner wishes. 1.5 car detached garage. The first floor features a large kitchen with an adjoining sun room/dining room, new luxury vinyl in the kitchen, sunroom and living room. Wonderful patio off of the back door will be great for summer gatherings. Solar panels save the current homeowner $$$. The seller is currently paying $50 per month for electricity and the panels/lease will be transfer to new owners.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Bryan

Flatland Homes, LTD License #471006224 Listed on: 07/06/2021

Co-Listed By

Daniel Bryan

Flatland Homes, LTD License #475136115

Last Buyer's Agent

Robin Monroy

Keller Williams Inspire License #475179476

Keller Williams Inspire

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,555

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 83 x 145
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,170 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,555

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1170
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 780
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Bedroom 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • MRD_MBB: None
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X12

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Number of Cars: 1.5
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 83 X 145
  • 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: 3555
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2024
Sold by
Grandinetti Anthony
Bought by
Grandinetti Anthony and Arrigo Andrea Joy
Current Estimated Value
$226,465

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2021
Sold by
Dietrich Matthew R
Bought by
Grandinetti Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,850
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2021
Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Gorman Trevor C
Bought by
Dietrich Matthew R
Seller's Agent
Sara Bryan
Flatland Homes, LTD
Buyer's Agent
Robin Monroy
Keller Williams Inspire
Sold Price
$158,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2020
Closed on
Jun 4, 2020
Sold by
Martin James A and Martin Paula K
Bought by
Gormanx Trevor C
Seller's Agent
James Bohlander
RE/MAX Connections II
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Shemroske
American Brokers Realty, Inc.
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$131,900
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.53%
Original Mortgage
$129,510
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2018
Closed on
Sep 18, 2018
Sold by
Beebe Jacqueline T and Scharenberg Bonnie R
Bought by
Martin James A and Martin Paula K
Seller's Agent
Ben Broughton
RE/MAX Connections II
Buyer's Agent
Miranda Alt
Keller Williams Success Realty
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.91%
Original Mortgage
$117,472
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Grandinetti Anthony -- None Listed On Document
Grandinetti Anthony $163,000 Attorney
Dietrich Matthew R $158,000 None Available
Gormanx Trevor C $132,000 None Available
Martin James A $115,000 Nlt Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Grandinetti Anthony $154,850
Previous Owner Gormanx Trevor C $129,510
Previous Owner Martin James A $117,472
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Sold $158,000 -8.4% $135 / Sq Ft
09/02/2021 09/02/21 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2021 07/22/21 For Sale -- -- --
07/08/2021 07/08/21 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2021 07/06/21 For Sale $172,500 +30.8% $147 / Sq Ft
07/14/2020 07/14/20 Sold $131,900 +1.5% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/03/2020 05/03/20 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2020 04/24/20 For Sale $129,900 +13.0% $130 / Sq Ft
09/27/2018 09/27/18 Sold $115,000 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/24/2018 08/24/18 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2018 08/10/18 For Sale $115,000 -- $115 / 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 $4,687 $69,771 $17,168 $52,603
2023 $4,525 $61,505 $15,134 $46,371
2022 $4,451 $55,620 $13,686 $41,934
2021 $4,117 $50,679 $12,470 $38,209
2020 $3,555 $48,229 $11,867 $36,362
2019 $3,713 $45,697 $11,244 $34,453
2018 $1,494 $42,803 $10,532 $32,271
2017 $1,533 $40,544 $9,976 $30,568
2016 $1,597 $37,881 $9,321 $28,560
2013 -- $37,062 $9,120 $27,942
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11145222

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-35-227-018