710 N Taylor Street, Marengo, IL 60152

$178,000 Asking Price

2 beds
1 bath
785  sqft
Built in 1944

Charming Cottage, Ready for Your Personal Touch! Seller is offering a 2,500 credit at closing-use it towards closing costs, a rate buy-down, or home updates of your choice! Perfect opportunity for first-time homebuyers, retirees, or investors looking for a cozy and affordable home with tons of potential. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage has many thoughtful updates to give you peace of mind: Newer furnace (2017) with transferable warranty Roof replaced in 2010 Updated bathroom (2012) for a fresh, modern look Water heater replaced in 2018 The kitchen offers flexible options for both gas or electric appliances, so you can set it up to fit your preferences. A detached 1.5-car garage connects to the home via a breezeway, providing additional covered access and convenience. Plus, there's plenty of storage with two attics and a backyard shed! With newer washer and dryer included, this home is ready to help you break free from renting and start building equity in your future. Financing options like down pymt assistance, USDA financing, and FHA 203K Renovation loans make this an accessible choice for many buyers.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
First Floor Full Bath
Rooms:
No additional rooms
Master Bath:
Soaking Tub
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement:
None
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Aluminum Siding, Shed(s)
Style:
Cottage
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 1

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
1 Story

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
1125360006

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
CENTURY 21 New Heritage, Roxann Machac

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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