$129,000
SOLD JUN 16, 2020

518 E Van Buren St Marengo, IL 60152

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$117 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage
  • Ranch Style House
  • Fenced Yard
  • 4-minute walk to Calvin Spencer Park

About This Home

As of October 2022

Buyer got COLD FEET - didn't even request any repairs on the home inspection...just bailed. So...their loss is YOUR GAIN!!! Motivated seller says "BRING ME AN OFFER!!! I want this SOLD." This one is updated in all the right ways! Full concrete drive leads you up to this spectacular ranch home! As soon as you step inside, you'll notice the high quality updates & upgrades everywhere you look! Brand new wood laminate floor and newer windows highlight the Living room. Gorgeous eat-in Kitchen has easy to clean tile floors, NEW stainless steel appliances & brand new Quartz countertops with backsplash. Refinished hardwood floors in ALL bedrooms & hallway. Full bath has dual storage on each side of the vanity for maximum use of space. Fully fenced backyard is perfect for pets & kids! While the gigantic storage shed houses all your tools & yardwork equipment - so you can actually park your car in the garage! Full basement houses the laundry hook-ups and plenty of space for storage! Don't miss your opportunity to make this HOME!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hilda Jones

Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin License #475137923 Listed on: 02/05/2020

Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Jones

Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin License #471001637

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Grismer

Homeland Properties License #475140163

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,974

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Patio
  • Flood Zone Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $3,870 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,974

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Flood Zone
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1100
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1100
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: U
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2200
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1100
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1100
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1100
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1100

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.198

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 154
  • Junior High Dist: 165

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 115X76
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 1136127010

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3645.86

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2022
Closed on
Oct 17, 2022
Sold by
Knobloch Austin Jack
Bought by
Meyer Randall J and Meyer Karen D
Seller's Agent
Ben Broughton
RE/MAX Connections II
Buyer's Agent
Jacqueline Mahoney
HomeSmart Connect, LLC.
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$178,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.71%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$219,064

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,064
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.81%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2020
Closed on
May 11, 2020
Sold by
Shelley Virgil L
Bought by
Knobloch Austin Jack
Seller's Agent
Hilda Jones
Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin
Buyer's Agent
Michael Grismer
Homeland Properties
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$129,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-7.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.75%
Original Mortgage
$122,550
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2009
Sold by
Squires Robert C and Fields Michele
Bought by
Shelley Virgil L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2007
Sold by
Dadam Edward G and Dadam Soledad
Bought by
Squires Robert C and Fields Michele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2005
Sold by
Heckenast Florence
Bought by
Dadam Edward G and Dadam Soledad

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1995
Sold by
Habbley Jeffrey L and Habbley Mary B
Bought by
Heckenast Florence M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
7.81%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $178,000 --
Warranty Deed $129,000 Heritage Title Company
Warranty Deed $125,000 Heritage Title Company
Warranty Deed $155,000 Heritage Title Company
Warranty Deed $130,000 Heritage Title Company
Warranty Deed $105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $123,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $122,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $155,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $146,160 FHA
Previous Owner $130,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $73,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $29,200 Balloon
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Sold $178,000 +1.7% $162 / Sq Ft
09/18/2022 09/18/22 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2022 09/16/22 For Sale $175,000 +35.7% $159 / Sq Ft
06/16/2020 06/16/20 Sold $129,000 -4.4% $117 / Sq Ft
05/06/2020 05/06/20 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2020 04/15/20 Price Changed $135,000 -2.9% $123 / Sq Ft
03/10/2020 03/10/20 For Sale $139,000 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2020 02/05/20 For Sale $139,000 -- $126 / 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 $4,974 $65,548 $14,871 $50,677
2023 $4,886 $57,782 $13,109 $44,673
2022 $4,149 $52,254 $11,855 $40,399
2021 $3,834 $47,612 $10,802 $36,810
2020 $3,754 $45,310 $10,280 $35,030
2019 $3,952 $42,931 $9,740 $33,191
2018 $3,646 $40,212 $9,123 $31,089
2017 $3,510 $38,091 $8,642 $29,449
2016 $3,370 $35,589 $8,074 $27,515
2013 -- $34,819 $7,899 $26,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10629262

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-36-127-010