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Marilyn Durante

4.8stars, 6 Reviews
Castalia Realty
31 Closed Sales
$8.4M Total Value
$165K - $550K Price Range
$270.9K Average Price
Prior 5 years

About Marilyn

Marilyn Durante is a seasoned real estate professional and the managing broker and owner of Castalia Realty, based in McHenry, Illinois. Since launching her career in January 1985, Marilyn has dedicated over four decades to helping home-buyers and sellers navigate the market with confidence, clarity, and exceptional care.

Holding managing broker licenses across multiple states—including Illinois, Wisconsin, and Arizona—Marilyn brings a wealth of cross-regional expertise to her clients. She specializes in residential properties, investment real estate, and luxury homes, ensuring that every transaction is handled with the highest level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Marilyn's commitment to excellence is reflected in her extensive professional designations, including membership in the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), e-PRO® certification, the Green Designation, and the Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certification. Known for her attentive listening and responsive communication, Marilyn leverages her deep market knowledge and advanced marketing strategies to deliver outstanding results. Whether you are looking for your dream home or positioning your property to sell for top dollar, Marilyn is a trusted partner who treats your real estate goals as her own.
Home Types: Condo, House, Lot/Land
Years of Experience: 41

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Total Deals 1
Total Value $379,000
Average Sale Price $379,000

Seller Deals

Total Deals 4
Total Value $1,038,000
Average Sale Price $259,500
Price Range $179K - $379K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 2
Total Value $271,500
Average Sale Price $135,750
Price Range $25K - $247K

Seller Deals

Total Deals 26
Total Value $7,356,389
Average Sale Price $282,938
Price Range $98K - $550K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 5
Total Value $1,040,000
Average Sale Price $208,000
Price Range $25K - $408K

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Marilyn's Listings and Deals

Awards and Designations

  • NAR - National Association of Realtors
  • GRI - Graduate REALTOR Institute
  • e–PRO - Internet Professional
  • green - Green Designation
  • RSPS - Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist

Other Experience

Investments, Luxury Homes

Marilyn's Reviews

4.8stars, 6 Reviews

5/1/23jim buican

Google Review

She was great, could not ask for peraon or agent.She was very helpful in every way. Always returning phone calls and what ever she could do to help . I would highly recommend her Nd her company.

4/9/23Bob Gold

Google Review

4/5/23Christina Wisler

Google Review

I worked with Marilyn on a purchase for a waterfront property. I am now a proud owner of a new home on the creek. Can't wait to move in and enjoy the water. Thanks Marilyn.

Agent License: Illinois #471020098 Wisconsin #5879790 Arizona #BR17725000
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Marilyn Durante