516 E  Buffalo St, Polo, IL 61064
FOR SALE
0.32 ACRES

516 E Buffalo St
Polo, IL 61064

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,152 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

$159,900

Original price: $165,000
Est. Mortgage $1,124/mo*

$159,900

Original price: $165,000
Est. Mortgage $1,124/mo*
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,152 sqft
(on 0.32 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Great family home on a corner lot. Beautiful woodwork and pocket doors. Most windows are replacement vinyl windows. This home is made for entertaining! The back deck runs the length of the house with additional putting green and room for an above ground pool - or you can set up a game of sand volleyball! HUGE garage/workshop/workout room/game room. Located close to all Polo schools! This is a solid home, but is being sold as-is. Cash or Conventional financing only. Solar panels are leased at $68/month and the electric bill runs $20 or less each month. Lease to be transferred to new owner.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$74
Listed
170 days ago

Home Details for 516 E Buffalo St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2152 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: In BasementWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Off Alley
Frontage
Road Frontage: City/Town
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City/Community
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2152 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 170Days on Market: 170

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1902
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1416280013

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $159,900Price Per Sqft: $74
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE

Location

Direction & Address
City: POLOCommunity: IL
School Information
Elementary School: Polo 222Elementary School District: Polo 222Jr High / Middle School: Polo 222Jr High / Middle School District: Polo 222High School: Polo 222High School District: Polo 222

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 202507176

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2152

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202507176Attic: StorageAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2152
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Tracey DeCrane, (815) 677-2164
Re/Max Town Lake & Country
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®, MLS#202507176

Price History for 516 E Buffalo St

DatePriceEventSource
04/08/2026$159,900PriceChange
NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202507176
11/19/2025$165,000Listed For SaleNorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202507176

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,707
Assessment$103,926
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 516 E Buffalo St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.11
Single-Family Home
$244,500
07/11/25
3
2
2,376
0.06
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$90,000
04/24/26
3
2
1,806
0.16
Single-Family Home
$176,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,734
0.02
Single-Family Home
$146,000
06/26/25
3
1.5
1,456
0.17
Single-Family Home
$265,000
10/17/25
3
2.5
1,800
0.13
Single-Family Home
$246,000
04/30/26
3
2.5
1,456
0.14
Single-Family Home
$155,000
03/24/26
3
2
1,500
0.17
Single-Family Home
$103,500
07/25/25
3
1
1,620
0.17
Single-Family Home
$128,000
06/18/25
2
1
1,500

What Locals Say about Polo

At least 15 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say there's wildlife

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 68 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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  • Rikiesaowens
    "n/a people are nosey. it's very annoying. trying to move out of this town myself. Tired of neighbors fighting."
  • Trulia User
    "There is not a lot of shopping available. We drive to the next town over to shop it’s only 12 miles away."
  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs around the neighborhood and people are very friendly towards them."
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 6 years and still don’t know many people. We live in a loft in the heart of downtown, the people we have met have been friendly and helpful."
  • Jtwilliams8807
    "I've lived here for two years. it is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood, there is a park and pool nearby, along with a baseball field and basketball court."

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Tracey DeCrane, Re/Max Town Lake & Country
Agent Phone: (815) 677-2164
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
516 E Buffalo St, Polo, IL 61064 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,152 sqft single-family home built in 1902. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® on Nov 19, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 202507176.