NOT LISTED FOR SALE

609 E Van Buren St Marengo, IL 60152

Estimated Value: $241,000 - $291,648

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,650 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2023

Last sale price $226,600 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,625/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near a park
  • Ranch Style House
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Calvin Spencer Park

About This Home

As of February 2023

The ranch you have been looking for! Spacious living room with attractive fireplace and L-shaped dining room~awesome family room from top to bottom has cathedral ceiling with skylights and unique flooring that is carpeted with hardwood border~loads of wonderful hickory cabinets has pantry closet, breakfast bar, newer fridge and NEW dishwasher~den is paneled and has hardwood flooring~bathroom with zacuzzi tub, new flooring, BIG linen closet~2 bedrooms! Full basement of original home, plus crawl under family room~bathroom with shower~tiled floor and paneled walls in majority of basement. Add oversized 24' x 24' garage~ big deck~118' x 132' lot Bit of updating and your own touches=WOW! Property being sold "AS IS""

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Butenschoen

CENTURY 21 New Heritage License #475081467 Listed on: 12/08/2022

CENTURY 21 New Heritage

Last Buyer's Agent

Carolyn Zasada

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475200811

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,150

Year Built

  • Built in 1959 | Remodeled in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 118x132
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1,650 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

  • Locust Elementary School
  • Marengo Union Elementary Middle School
  • Marengo High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Purifier is Owned
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,150

Year Built

Built in 1959 | Remodeled in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 1990
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 1990

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Plaster
  • LivingArea: 1650
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Central Vacuum, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2750
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm,L-shaped
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3050
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • 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 Union Elementary

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3718
  • Lot Dimensions: 118X132
  • 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: 4149.68
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2025
Sold by
Lewis Roseann L and Lewis Joseph A
Bought by
Lewis Joseph A
Current Estimated Value
$270,412

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,800
Outstanding Balance
$271,800
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$1,388

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Lewis Joseph A and Lewis Roseann L
Bought by
Lewis Joseph A

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2022
Closed on
Feb 8, 2023
Sold by
Higgins Robert A and Higgins Joann M
Bought by
Lewis Joseph A and Lewis Roseann L
Seller's Agent
Sandy Butenschoen
CENTURY 21 New Heritage
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Zasada
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$226,600
Premium/Discount to List
$7,600
3.47%
Views
194

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$226,600
Interest Rate
6.25%
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
Lewis Joseph A -- Entrust Title Group Inc
Lewis Joseph A -- None Listed On Document
Lewis Joseph A $227,000 Nlt Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lewis Joseph A $271,800
Previous Owner Lewis Joseph A $226,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2023 02/28/23 Sold $226,600 +3.5% $137 / Sq Ft
02/03/2023 02/03/23 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2022 12/08/22 For Sale $219,000 -- $133 / 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 -- $77,143 $24,343 $52,800
2023 $2,504 $68,003 $21,459 $46,544
2022 $2,504 $61,497 $19,406 $42,091
2021 $4,150 $56,034 $17,682 $38,352
2020 $2,666 $53,325 $16,827 $36,498
2019 $2,987 $50,526 $15,944 $34,582
2018 $2,975 $47,326 $14,934 $32,392
2017 $3,053 $44,829 $14,146 $30,683
2016 $3,179 $41,885 $13,217 $28,668
2013 -- $40,980 $12,931 $28,049
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11685099

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-36-130-006