303 W Washington Street, Marengo, IL 60152

$225,000 Asking Price

2 beds
2 baths
1,978  sqft
Built in 1891

This vintage-style home nestled on a corner lot on minutes from down town Marengo and I-90 is everything you have been looking for. Surrounded by a white picket fence and blooming perennials, this home offers exceptional curb appeal. Rest easy on the swing and enjoy your morning coffee or late night wine on the enchanting, covered porch! The main floor exudes timeless features that offer modern simplicity while maintaining its beauty and charm. Enter through the front door and be welcomed by beautifully preserved hardwood floors, fire place, and built-in cabinetry! Spacious formal dining room with built-ins offers room for all of your gatherings with custom built dining table that stays for the new homeowner to enjoy! The recently renovated (2020) u-shaped kitchen, will truly wow you in size! Huge center-island with granite countertop is perfect for all of your get-togethers still leaves room for eating area! All stainless steel appliances stay for the new homeowner to enjoy! New refrigerator installed in 2024! Timeless butcher block countertops make this a true chef's kitchen. Step out onto the deck and enjoy views of the spacious backyard with built-in fire pit! Den on the first floor offers additional space for an office, play room, or 3rd bedroom if needed. Laundry room doubles as a ginormous mudroom connecting to the attached garage! 1 car garage is much deeper than standard, offering a tremendous amount of storage space! New garage door and motor installed in 2024! Full bathroom on the main floor was recently updated with a new vanity and fixtures in 2023 and connects to 1st floor bedroom, making it excellent for guests! Second floor offers a spacious loft adjacent to the private primary suite offering additional living space! Primary suite is a generous size, offering a walk in closet with built-ins including a custom shoe rack! Primary full bath offers a huge, whirlpool tub, vanity with double sinks, and separate shower! This home truly has it all! New chimney installed in 2024! New water heater installed in 2024!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors, Granite Counters
Rooms:
Eating Area
Master Bath:
Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Wood Siding, Deck
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 1

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Stone

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
165
County:
McHenry

Lot

Zoning:
1135281004

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Suburban, Vincenza Ousley

About Marengo, IL

Housing

Number of Units
4,856
Median Home Value
$230,599
Median Rent
$695

26.04% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.10% are vacant.

Commute

Car
80.68%
Public Transportation
0.05%
Walk to Work
0.59%
Work from Home
18.36%
Other
0.03%

The median travel time to work is 24 minutes.

People

Population
12,345
Median Age
41.10
Median Household Size
2.77

Education

High School
32.31%
Associate’s Degree
10.14%
Bachelor’s Degree
18.33%
Graduate Degree
9.38%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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