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$350,000
20217 River Rd, Marengo, IL 60152
2beds
1,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
1.29 Acres Lot
$352,800 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$1,803 Estimated rent
Home value
$352,800
$325,000 - $385,000
$1,803/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 01, 2025 at 01:40am
Listing courtesy of:
Jorel Kilcullen 815-790-4276,
RE/MAX Connections II
Bought with:
Jorel Kilcullen
RE/MAX Connections II
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12481678
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Partial
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 1.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 165X334X165X334
- Features: Nature Preserve Adjacent
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1124400002
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Marengo
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $350,000$250/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12481678 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Contingent | $350,000$250/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12481678 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000+68.3%$250/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12481678 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2019 | Sold | $208,000-1%$149/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10280457 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2019 | Pending sale | $210,000$150/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Connections II #10280457 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,275 +4.5% | $75,516 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $4,089 +1.4% | $66,569 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $4,035 +7% | $60,200 +9.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60152
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ulysses S Grant Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Marengo Community Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Marengo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Locust Elementary School
- Middle: Marengo Community Middle School
- High: Marengo High School
- District: 165
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Illinois
- McHenry County
- Marengo
- 60152
- 20217 River Rd