$135,000

501 E Colden St Polo, IL 61064

Estimated payment $793/month

Total Views 4,149
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,246 Sq Ft
$108 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • 5-minute walk to Keator Park

About This Home

Nice corner location close to schools and park. Main floor bedroom, full bath and laundry. All appliances included. Main sewer line has been replaced. Updated furnace, water heater and electrical service. Alley access to the 3 car garage and a 2 car overhead door with opener. Two bedrooms and full bath on 2nd level. Fenced backyard.

Listing Agent

Tracey DeCrane

RE/MAX Town Lake & Country License #475122157 Listed on: 02/04/2026

RE/MAX Town Lake & Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,107

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x146

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,246 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,107

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • 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: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1246
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1246
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1806

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x146
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1106.84
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,107 $17,616 $5,636 $11,980
2023 $1,540 $17,616 $5,636 $11,980
2022 $1,468 $16,378 $5,240 $11,138
2021 $1,392 $14,974 $4,791 $10,183
2020 $1,296 $13,551 $4,336 $9,215
2019 $1,273 $13,285 $4,251 $9,034
2018 $1,268 $13,285 $4,251 $9,034
2017 $1,255 $13,116 $4,197 $8,919
2016 $583 $12,000 $4,000 $8,000
2015 $1,038 $19,324 $4,516 $14,808
2014 $1,067 $19,324 $4,516 $14,808
2013 $1,136 $19,842 $4,637 $15,205
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2026 02/04/26 For Sale $135,000 +575.0% $108 / Sq Ft
11/22/2016 11/22/16 Sold $20,000 0.0% $17 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/16/2016 11/16/16 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2016 10/28/16 For Sale $20,000 -- $17 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $20,500 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $63,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $65,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Tracey DeCrane

RE/MAX Town Lake & Country

(779) 237-7197

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Tracey has been a licensed Realtor, selling and investing, since 2000. She helps guide buyers through the home buying process and helps sellers with helpful tips and advice in selling their home in today's market. She covers Ogle, Lee, Whiteside, Carroll, Stephenson, DeKalb & Winnebago Counties. Her goal is the client's goal....to make their real estate transaction fun and hassle-free. She puts her experience and enthusiasm to work for them! EXPERIENCE + DEDICATION = RESULTS!

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12561075

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-16-280-001