$177,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2026

406 S Congress Ave Polo, IL 61064

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,016 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 14, 2026

$88 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

47 on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2026

Buyer financing fell through. Welcome to this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home featuring a modernized interior with updated flooring, paint, and renovated kitchen and bathrooms. Enjoy the convenience of upstairs laundry and all appliances being included. The full basement offers ample storage space, while the spacious backyard and one car detached garage provide additional functionality and comfort. Move in ready and perfect for everyday living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JD Gieson

RE/MAX of Rock Valley Brokerage Phone: (815) 677-1873 License #475189224 Listed on: 02/19/2026

RE/MAX of Rock Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Wilke

Best Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,837

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,016 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,837

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1953
  • 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (815) 677-1873
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 2016
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2837
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2021
Closed on
May 20, 2022
Sold by
Nelson Curt and Nelson Daniel
Bought by
Schofield Brennan
Seller's Agent
Tracey DeCrane
RE/MAX Town Lake & Country
Buyer's Agent
JD Gieson
RE/MAX of Rock Valley
List Price
$164,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-5.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.38%
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Outstanding Balance
$116,282
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$53,931

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2019
Sold by
Weakley Peggy J
Bought by
Nelson Curt and Nelson Daniel

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2017
Closed on
Jun 28, 2019
Sold by
Slager Jon A
Bought by
Weakley Peggy J
Seller's Agent
Tracey DeCrane
RE/MAX Town Lake & Country
Buyer's Agent
Laura Mangrum
Hvarre Realty
List Price
$30,000
Sold Price
$25,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-16.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.15%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $155,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $8,000 None Available
Executors Deed $25,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $124,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/14/2026 05/14/26 Sold $177,000 +1.2% $88 / Sq Ft
04/07/2026 04/07/26 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2026 04/02/26 For Sale $174,900 0.0% $87 / Sq Ft
03/08/2026 03/08/26 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2026 02/19/26 For Sale $174,900 +12.8% $87 / Sq Ft
05/24/2022 05/24/22 Sold $155,000 -5.5% $77 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/03/2022 04/03/22 For Sale $164,000 +5.8% $81 / Sq Ft
04/01/2022 04/01/22 Off Market $155,000 -- --
03/10/2022 03/10/22 Price Changed $164,000 -6.3% $81 / Sq Ft
11/03/2021 11/03/21 For Sale $175,000 +600.0% $87 / Sq Ft
07/01/2019 07/01/19 Sold $25,000 0.0% $12 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2019 05/03/19 Price Changed $25,000 -5.7% $12 / Sq Ft
12/04/2018 12/04/18 Price Changed $26,500 -11.7% $13 / Sq Ft
10/03/2018 10/03/18 For Sale $30,000 +20.0% $15 / Sq Ft
09/30/2018 09/30/18 Off Market $25,000 -- --
06/01/2018 06/01/18 For Sale $30,000 +20.0% $15 / Sq Ft
05/31/2018 05/31/18 Off Market $25,000 -- --
09/27/2017 09/27/17 Price Changed $30,000 -14.3% $15 / Sq Ft
02/18/2017 02/18/17 For Sale $35,000 -- $17 / 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
2025 $2,837 $50,708 $6,167 $44,541
2024 $2,837 $48,500 $4,500 $44,000
2023 $2,022 $49,047 $6,023 $43,024
2022 $3,048 $34,017 $5,578 $28,439
2021 $576 $6,199 $5,072 $1,127
2020 $537 $5,610 $4,590 $1,020
2019 $1,007 $10,500 $4,500 $6,000
2018 $539 $11,648 $4,558 $7,090
2017 $581 $12,067 $4,512 $7,555
2016 $1,121 $17,531 $4,322 $13,209
2015 $1,103 $18,035 $4,446 $13,589
2014 $1,128 $18,035 $4,446 $13,589
2013 $1,189 $18,518 $4,565 $13,953
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12572921

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-16-184-003

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