Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,248 sqft$154/sqft
708 Busse Rd, Marengo, IL 60152
Single FamilyProperty Type
7.5 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$154/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

You will love entertaining in your home with gorgeous views from every room! This stunning home on 7.75 acres has over 3,200 SF of finished living space. This immaculately maintained Tri-level with basement has the perfect layout with bright, open spaces and lots of light, vaulted ceilings and 2 fireplaces to make this home enviable. Entertaining is easy in the living room with cathedral ceilings and open to the spacious formal dining room and kitchen. The eat-in kitchen features a lot of oak cabinets...You will love entertaining in your home with gorgeous views from every room! This stunning home on 7.75 acres has over 3,200 SF of finished living space. This immaculately maintained Tri-level with basement has the perfect layout with bright, open spaces and lots of light, vaulted ceilings and 2 fireplaces to make this home enviable. Entertaining is easy in the living room with cathedral ceilings and open to the spacious formal dining room and kitchen. The eat-in kitchen features a lot of oak cabinets for storage, island, and enough room for a large table. Sliding doors off the kitchen dining area lead out to the spacious tiered deck with gazebo with gorgeous views for miles. The MBR has a full en-suite bathroom large vanity, jacuzzi tub, separate shower with double rain shower heads and 2 walk-in closets, one is 12x17 a great bonus room and a private balcony to just sit and relax and watch the sunrise. Just across the hall are two more additional bedrooms and full bathroom. In the fully exposed lower level, you will find a large family room with a focal fireplace and another set of sliding doors that lead to a lower deck, where you can relax and enjoy the view of the backyard you need to see to appreciate. Also on the lower level is a half bath, laundry and a bonus room that could easily make a 4th bedroom or great office/den space. Great size basement area with commercial kitchen and walk in cooler. Outdoors your oasis includes a multi-level deck that leads to a peaceful gazebo. Plenty of storage for all the toys with an attached 3 car garage and a detached 3 car garage that has a attached custom sun room that boasts beautiful bi-fold doors and a custom made bar, a great place to entertain family and friends. A Generac Generator powers the entire house and garage within 10 seconds of losing power, never be without power! The house sits on 2.75 acres with the back 5 acres currently being farmed but would be a great space for horses. Wake up and enjoy where you are living!
  • Listed by: Toni Vander Heyden 815.315.1110 TeamSoldOnToni@gmail.com • Keller Williams Realty Signature
Listing closed: 12/13/2022 12:00 AM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 202205400

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$518,900

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Marengo, IL

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Location

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Sold By NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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Property Information for 708 Busse Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,885 / year
  • MLS Type: House / Split Level W/ Sub
  • Style: Tri/Quad/Multi-Level
  • Garage: 6.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Attached, Detached
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 7.50 AC / 326,700 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: 29
  • City: MARENGO
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 60152
  • Address: 708 Busse Road
  • County: McHenry County
  • Zip Code: 60152
  • Year Built: 1997
  • School District: Other/Outside Area
  • Elementary School 1: Other/Outside Area
  • Middle School: Other/Outside Area
  • High School: Other/Outside Area
  • Township: Dunham
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Taxes: $7,885
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 7.5
  • Front: 328.1
  • Rear: 328.0
  • Side 1: 659.9
  • Side 2: 659.9
  • Property Type: Agriculture
  • Road Frontage: Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 3248
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3248
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 3248
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0636100018
  • HUD: No
  • Additional PINS: yes
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Siding
  • General Features: Deck, Horses Allowed, Out Building(s), Gazebo
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Both Gas and Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • Total Baths: 2.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans/Remotes
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Length: 17
  • Master Bedroom Width: 13
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 10
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 11
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 10
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 11
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 13
  • Dining Room Width: 11
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 16.5
  • Family Room Width: 23
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 20
  • Kitchen Width: 13
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 21
  • Living Room Width: 16
  • Living Room Level: Main
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 17
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 12
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Bonus
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 708 Busse Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2022

Sold

MRED #11491055

$500,000
Dec 12, 2022

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202205400

$500,000
Nov 14, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1503059755

$500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2022

Sold

MRED #11491055

$500,000
12/12/2022

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202205400

$500,000
11/14/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1503059755

$500,000

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

Public Records for 708 Busse Road

Taxable ValueLand$57,617Additions$78,680Total$136,297
Tax Record2024$9,197 ($766 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,165 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,165 SqFtStories1Lot Size228,690 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997Year Renovated1997CountyMCHENRYAPN06-36-100-018

Schools near 708 Busse Road

This home is within Harvard Community Unit School District 50.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Crosby Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Jefferson Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Harvard Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Harvard High School
Public9 to 12

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: 708 Busse Road, Marengo, IL 60152
$500,000
4
3,248
326,700
2,069
4,003
1,742,400
$290,000
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