$399,900

beds

baths

half baths

1,540

square ft

211 1/2 E Forest Street

Marengo, Illinois 60152

New / MLS #12612727 / Single Family / Marengo

Listing information updated 4/8/2026 at 6:03pm

Pictures are coming. Here is a rare one. It feels like living in the country with over 1 acre but with in town convneinece only a few blocks to schools. This home has an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the kiving room and dining room. There are 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans and 2 1/2 baths on the main floor. The primary bedroom has private bath with whirlpool tub, seperate shower and double vanity. The finished basement adds even more living space with a 2nd fireplace, bar, big rec room and bathroom. Laundry is on the main floor. In addition to the 3 car attached garage there are 2 sheds for bikes or garden tools. There is a deck, patio and firepit in the big backyard that backs up to woods.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

31-40 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,540

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.3

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

16x12 - Main

Dining Room:

16x13 - Main

Kitchen:

13x9 - Main

Family Room:

24x21 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

15x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Eating Area:

12x11 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

27x16 - Basement Level

Walk In Closet:

11x4 - Main Level

Bar/Entertainment:

8x14 - Basement Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,716

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60152

City:

Marengo

County:

Mchenry

Schools

School District(s):

165, 154

Elementary School:

Locust Elementary School

Middle School:

Marengo Community Middle School

High School:

Marengo High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Owned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

31-40 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,540

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.3

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

16x12 - Main

Dining Room:

16x13 - Main

Kitchen:

13x9 - Main

Family Room:

24x21 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

15x11 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Eating Area:

12x11 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

27x16 - Basement Level

Walk In Closet:

11x4 - Main Level

Bar/Entertainment:

8x14 - Basement Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$4,716

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60152

City:

Marengo

County:

Mchenry

School District(s):

165, 154

Elementary School:

Locust Elementary School

Middle School:

Marengo Community Middle School

High School:

Marengo High School

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 815.338.7111

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