$174,900
PENDING

406 S Congress Ave Polo, IL 61064

Estimated payment $1,146/month

Total Views 6,185
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,016 Sq Ft
$87 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

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!

Listing Agent

JD Gieson

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

RE/MAX of Rock Valley

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: Pending
  • 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

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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 $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

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
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)

Purchase History

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

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

About the Listing Agent

JD Gieson

RE/MAX of Rock Valley

(779) 217-8741

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JD Gieson was born and raised in Dixon, IL. He has returned to the region after completing his B.A. in Management at North Central College. JD is an avid sports fan, as well a coach in the local school district. He loves helping others and dedicating his time to making sure all of your needs are fulfilled. In his free time, JD enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12572921

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-16-184-003

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