815 Busse Road

Closed 8/22/19
Closed 8/22/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$290,000
3 beds2,500 sqft$116/sqft
815 Busse Rd, Marengo, IL 60152
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.32 acresLot Size
1935Year Built
$116/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Price Reduced again! BRING YOUR OFFER on this Picturesque Farmette on 5+ Rolling Acres. American 4 Square Farmhouse Totally Renovated/Updated in 2014 w/New Kitchen, Hammered Copper Sink, New Stainless Steel Appliances and Large Windows Overlooking the Property. New Drywall, Insulation,Electric,Plumbing. New High Efficiency Furnace, Water Heater, Softener, New Vinyl Siding and Metal Wrapped Trim around all Windows. Restored Cedar Shake Roof on Home. Basement fully drain tiled and dry! 5+ Acres w/3+Ac...Price Reduced again! BRING YOUR OFFER on this Picturesque Farmette on 5+ Rolling Acres. American 4 Square Farmhouse Totally Renovated/Updated in 2014 w/New Kitchen, Hammered Copper Sink, New Stainless Steel Appliances and Large Windows Overlooking the Property. New Drywall, Insulation,Electric,Plumbing. New High Efficiency Furnace, Water Heater, Softener, New Vinyl Siding and Metal Wrapped Trim around all Windows. Restored Cedar Shake Roof on Home. Basement fully drain tiled and dry! 5+ Acres w/3+Ac Pasture and Large Red Barn, ideal for Horses or Livestock. Barn has room for several Stalls and Loft w/ramp, there is also a Milk House, a Detached Garage w/Walkup Attic, Beautiful finished and insulated "She Shed"(New Construction in 2017), Chicken Coop and Corn Crib with 2 Sliding Doors suitable for Motorhome/Boat or room for 4 Stalls! New Lifetime Metal Roofs on all but one Outbuilding. 8 Apple Trees, 2 Organic Gardens! NATURAL GAS and HIGH SPEED INTERNET! At this price see it soon!

    Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    • Listed by: James Bohlander 815.222.9639 jimbohlander@remax.net • RE/MAX Connections II
    Listing closed: 08/22/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10445431

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 815 Busse Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,739 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
    • County: McHenry County
    • Area: Harmony / Marengo
    • Township: DUNHAM
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 4.0
    • Num Of Cars: 14.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: American 4-Sq.
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1935
    • Lot Size: 5.32 AC / 231,739 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 50
    • High School District: 50
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 50
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage, Space/s
    • Parking Details: Off Street, Driveway
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
    • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Utility Room-1st Floor
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 3 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2014
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 3 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Horses Allowed, Paddock, Wooded
    • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 400X545
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Gravel
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Shake
    • Foundation Details: Stone
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2019-07-10T15:37:00
    • Photos Count: 55
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 25X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X9
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Third
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 25X15
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X12
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Kitchen Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 21X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Laundry Dimensions: 10X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Living Room Dimensions: 15X13
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Wood Laminate
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Wood Laminate
    Utility Room-1st Floor Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Utility Room-1st Floor
    • Dimensions: 9X5
    Heated Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 16X6

    Property History for 815 Busse Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 22, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10445431

    		$290,000—
    Aug 9, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651833618

    		$290,000

    +4.1% / yr

    Jul 16, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10445431

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/22/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10445431

    $290,000
    08/09/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651833618

    $290,000

    +4.1% / yr

    07/16/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10445431

    —

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

    Public Records for 815 Busse Road

    Taxable ValueLand$48,186Additions$55,389Total$103,575
    Tax Record2024$7,425 ($619 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,760 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,760 SqFtStories2Lot Size231,739 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935CountyMCHENRYAPN06-35-200-016

    Schools near 815 Busse Road

    This home is within Harvard Community Unit School District 50.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Crosby Elementary School
    		Public - K to 3
    Jefferson Elementary School
    		Public - 4 to 5
    Harvard Jr High School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Harvard High School
    		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)
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    $290,000
    3
    2,500
    231,739
    907 Busse Road, Harvard, IL 60033
    $725,000
    3
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    723,096
    21203 Dunham Road, Harvard, IL 60033
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    5
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    436,035
    708 Busse Road, Marengo, IL 60152
    $500,000
    4
    3,248
    326,700
    809 Busse Road, Harvard, IL 60033
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    1,742,400
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