524 Riley Drive

Closed 8/19/22
Closed 8/19/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$262,500
3 beds2,025 sqft$130/sqft
524 Riley Dr, Marengo, IL 60152
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$130/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

$5,000 closing cost credit to buyer (for carpet in the family room)! All brick & stone ranch home with leaf filter on the gutters on a quiet tree lined street! Beautiful curb appeal. The living room boasts a fireplace, bamboo wood floors, and magnificent picture window with recessed lighting. Dining room area is combined with the living room and also has bamboo wood floor. Kitchen has new refrigerator & double oven with warming tray, gas cook top, closet pantry, abundance of cabinets and counter...$5,000 closing cost credit to buyer (for carpet in the family room)! All brick & stone ranch home with leaf filter on the gutters on a quiet tree lined street! Beautiful curb appeal. The living room boasts a fireplace, bamboo wood floors, and magnificent picture window with recessed lighting. Dining room area is combined with the living room and also has bamboo wood floor. Kitchen has new refrigerator & double oven with warming tray, gas cook top, closet pantry, abundance of cabinets and counter top space, plus eating table area. Kitchen leads to an enclosed breezeway which leads to the backyard, front deck, and garage. Spacious bedrooms have pocket doors and large closets (there is hardwood under the carpet). Bath has been updated and includes a whirlpool tub plus a separate shower. Need space for quiet time or play time? The basement has a large game room, full bath, and family room with a fireplace just waiting for your final touches. The back yard is fenced and is enchanting with the deck with gazebo, brick patio leading to a cute barn shed and beautiful flower bed! Roof is about 10 years old. Owners are getting ready to move, so please excuse the boxes, etc. Locust Elementary is right behind the house, intermediate & middle schools are only 2-3 blocks away, and Marengo High School is only a few blocks away. You will love this home and all of its potential!
  • Listed by: Dianne Ocheskey 815.459.5900 Docheskey@starckre.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/19/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11418649

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$310,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

Marengo, IL

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Property Information for 524 Riley Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,992 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
  • County: McHenry County
  • Area: Harmony / Marengo
  • Township: Marengo
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,738 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 165
  • Elementary School: Locust Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Marengo Community Middle School
  • High School District: 154
  • High School: Marengo High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 165
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Some Carpeting, Separate Dining Room, Some Storm Doors
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Door Features: Pocket Door(s)
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Sq Ft: 2025
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Room Type: Game Room, Storage, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Water Softener Owned
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Breezeway
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 2025
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3602
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4050
  • Main Sq Ft: 2025
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees, Level
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 123X125X123X125
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Accessibility Features: Stair Lift, Pocket Door(s), Central Living Area
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1577.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 448
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2022-05-29T17:17:01
  • Photos Count: 21
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 06-01-2022
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 21X20
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 16X11
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X15
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 28X16
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 24X16
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 22X9

Property History for 524 Riley Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496388344

$262,500—
Aug 19, 2022

Sold

MRED #11418649

$262,500—
Jul 2, 2022

Pending

MRED #11418649

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496388344

$262,500
08/19/2022

Sold

MRED #11418649

$262,500
07/02/2022

Pending

MRED #11418649

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 524 Riley Drive

Taxable ValueLand$26,797Additions$80,626Total$107,423
Tax Record2024$7,545 ($629 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size15,738 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMCHENRYAPN11-36-451-020

Schools near 524 Riley Drive

This home is within Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Locust Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Marengo Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Marengo High School
Public - 9 to 12
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Locust Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Marengo Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Marengo High School
Public9 to 12

Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School
Public4 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 524 Riley Drive, Marengo, IL 60152
$262,500
3
2,025
15,738
Lot 3 Geraldine Street, Marengo, IL 60152
$16,900
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10,890
532 Riley Drive, Marengo, IL 60152
$230,000
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12,861
508 Riley Drive, Marengo, IL 60152
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15,306
517 Riley Drive, Marengo, IL 60152
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13,783
531 Riley Drive, Marengo, IL 60152
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