235 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152
OFF MARKET

235 E Forest St
Marengo, IL 60152

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$256,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,819/mo*
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$256,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,819/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

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Description

Three bedroom, two full bath home for sale in Marengo, close to downtown and schools. EVERYTHING was replaced just two years ago. Beautiful hardwood floors, ceramic tile in kitchen a both baths, central air, huge 23' x 30' two car garage. extra 18' wide parking spot on the back side of the garage, 24' x 7' covered front porch, 14' x 12' sun room with cement floor. Ceiling fans, built in shelves. This home would be perfect for an investment - it was recently rented for $900.00 a month.

Beautiful 14' x 18' kitchen with ALL new stainless steel appliances and range hood, Schrock cabinets, counter tops, tile floor all new, there's a breakfast bar at the end of the counter, and a 14' x 8' eating area, stand alone cabinet/pantry and a 5' x 3.5' pantry with shelves and door, there is also a 9' x 5' full bath off the kitchen. There's TONS of storage space in this kitchen!

Living room and a formal dining/front room have wood floors, ceiling fan, built in shelves. Living room is 13' x 14' and formal dining/front room is 13' x 10'

Huge 14' x 17' master bedroom with large 2' x 8.5' closet, carpeted.

Upstairs full bath, new cabinetry, new fixtures, cast iron tub in excellent condition, ceramic tile

Two upstairs bedrooms, one is 14' x 12' and has hardwood and beautiful custom made wood closet doors, the other is 9' x 13.5' and carpeted.

Full unfinished basement with furnace, and washer/dryer hook-up (W/D not included)

Three season room off the back of the house, 14' x 11' and is the back entry to the kitchen
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Home Details for 235 E Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Mud Room, Pantry, Sun RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 2011
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Price History for 235 E Forest St

DatePriceEventSource
06/03/2016$140,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09164497
03/20/2016$135,000PendingAgent Provided
03/14/2016$135,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/17/2014$130,000ListingRemovedN/A
03/26/2014$130,000PriceChange
N/A
11/09/2013$140,000Listed For SaleN/A
09/02/2010$15,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,043
Assessment$144,285
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Marengo

At least 86 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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    "Safe and very nice people highly recommend to live here stores it’s not to far Farmers very respectful "
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  • Mimi62391
    "we take care of each other , if anyone needs something we are always willing to help. very quiet place to leave , asome neighbors."
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  • Khaled E.
    "Lived in for 19 years. Land wooded and 5 acres each . Very quiet neighborhood. Wild life and nature is all over . "
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  • Khaled E.
    "Walking in the neighborhood and enjoy the leave and quit. A lots of trees and wild life . Safe area properties are secluded. Properties are 5 plus acres each and unincorporated. Has well and septic ."
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  • Jesica.polizzi
    "Settlers days in October and trick or treating on Washington street, the farmers market during the summer is so nice, and the school district is great"
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  • Caraballoalina
    "The neighbors are friendly. It is a safe town and developing rapidly. There are activities for youth and adults."
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  • Yelliegibs014
    "Many young families & couples in the area, nice parks, great community activities year round, nearly everywhere you could want to walk has sidewalks. "
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  • Extravajannza
    "I like it here. It’s nice and people are friendly. The weather is good except in winters. Lots of good places to visit. "
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  • Huttner2
    "there's a lot of potholes but most people are friendly and will wave to you while driving by. theres a mcdonalds and soon a dunkin"
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  • Samantha L.
    "Very quiet, family friendly area in a welcoming community."
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235 E Forest St, Marengo, IL 60152 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home built in 1912. This property is not currently available for sale. 235 E Forest St was last sold on Jun 3, 2016 for $140,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 235 E Forest St is $256,800.