$257,000
SOLD APR 28, 2025

635 3rd Ave Marengo, IL 60152

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,398 Sq Ft
0.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$107 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • Living Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Smart Investment Opportunity - Priced Below Replacement Cost! Looking to maximize your homeownership investment while hedging against inflation? This rare opportunity at 635 3rd Ave, Marengo, IL offers incredible value, priced below the cost of replacement! This spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on an oversized lot, offering expansive living spaces rarely found in homes of this era. Built in the 1970s, it boasts larger-than-average rooms, a huge family room, and a 40 x 25 indoor pool area-a feature nearly impossible to replicate at today's construction costs. While the home is in need of updating, its solid bones and unparalleled potential make it a savvy investment for those looking to add equity and increase value through strategic renovations. With soaring construction and material costs, buying a home at this price point is a smart financial move-especially when you consider the long-term benefits of real estate as a hedge against inflation. Located in the emerging community of Marengo, poised for growth with new I-90 access, further securing its value for the future. Whether you're an investor, a homeowner looking to personalize your space, or someone who understands the long-term financial advantages of real estate ownership, this property presents a rare chance to buy smart and build wealth. Don't miss out-opportunities like this priced-below-replacement home don't last! Secure your financial future in real estate today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tamara Berman

CENTURY 21 New Heritage License #475178891 Listed on: 02/26/2025

CENTURY 21 New Heritage

Co-Listed By

Azucena Martinez

CENTURY 21 New Heritage License #475186902

Last Buyer's Agent

Adalberto Sanchez

A&O Dream Key Real Estate License #471019763

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,127

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 165x132

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,398 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Marengo High Elementary And Middle School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,127

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Flood Zone
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 2398
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Workshop, Foyer, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, 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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Marengo High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Marengo High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 165X132
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6127.28
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2025
Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Berman Aaron B
Bought by
Galeana German Medina and Ozuna Axel Javier
Seller's Agent
Tamara Berman
CENTURY 21 New Heritage
Buyer's Agent
Adalberto Sanchez
A&O Dream Key Real Estate
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$257,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
3.21%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$268,550

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,550
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.11%
Original Mortgage
$25,700
Outstanding Balance
$15,645
Interest Rate
8.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$252,905

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2021
Sold by
Joseph Berman Special Needs Trust and Berman Mary Pat
Bought by
Berman Aaron B
Source: Public Records

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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 $257,000 Advocus National Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $25,700 New Conventional
Open $205,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $257,000 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Off Market $257,000 -- --
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $249,000 +90.1% $104 / Sq Ft
08/23/2012 08/23/12 Sold $131,000 -4.3% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/11/2012 07/11/12 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2012 07/02/12 Price Changed $136,900 -0.7% $76 / Sq Ft
06/24/2012 06/24/12 For Sale $137,900 -- $77 / 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 $6,237 $82,193 $34,209 $47,984
2023 $6,127 $72,455 $30,156 $42,299
2022 $5,878 $65,523 $27,271 $38,252
2021 $5,501 $59,702 $24,848 $34,854
2020 $2,718 $56,816 $23,647 $33,169
2019 $3,260 $53,834 $22,406 $31,428
2018 $3,033 $50,425 $20,987 $29,438
2017 $3,802 $47,765 $19,880 $27,885
2016 $3,241 $44,627 $18,574 $26,053
2013 -- $43,662 $18,172 $25,490
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12283111

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-25-379-011