Don't judge a book by its cover! Step inside this 1930's Victorian home that features beautiful dark hardwoods on the main level with a half bath located off the kitchen. The updated kitchen features ceramic tile floor, shaker style cabinets, glass mosaic backsplash, NEW stainless steel appliances, neutral solid surface countertops, and single bowl stainless steel sink. Next, walk into the formal dining room and main living space and bask in the natural sunlight the large windows have to offer. Just off the main living area is a den, that could easily be used as an office/hobby/craft room. Next, walk up the newly carpeted stairs, into a large hallway that leads into 3 spacious bedrooms with all new carpeting! Also, upstairs is where you'll find the updated full bathroom that features a large vanity and custom tile shower surround with a deep soaker tub. Other features include, NEW water heater (2023), NEWER furnace (2016), NEW windows within the last 5 years with the exception of the windows at the back of the house in the sunroom which are original, but still in good condition. Oversized detached garage with additional room above. Seller is still working on small projects. Bring your ideas and make this home shine again! Home being SOLD AS-IS. Quick close!
1930's Victorian sits on large lot with an extra parcel of land 06-02-176-017. Nice hardwood floors and crown molding in living room, dining room and den. Some antique finishes still remain. Two story insulated & heated garage can make a great man cave or hobby shop. It won't last long!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08454512
Jan 29, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2013
Pending
—
Sep 26, 2013
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Sep 20, 2006
Sold
$157,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 4, 1992
Sold
$90,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,078 (−1.2%)
$8,938 + $39,004
$47,942
2024
$4,129 (+3.8%)
$8,458 + $36,908
$45,366
2023
$3,978 (+0.2%)
$7,803 + $34,051
$41,854
2022
$3,971 (+2.8%)
$7,482 + $32,650
$40,132
2021
$3,864 (+1.8%)
$7,071 + $30,857
$37,928
2020
$3,796 (+1.3%)
$6,736 + $29,393
$36,129
2019
$3,748 (−7.7%)
$6,534 + $28,512
$35,046
2018
$4,060 (+3.2%)
$7,789 + $28,277
$36,066
2017
$3,934 (−1.3%)
$7,789 + $28,277
$36,066
2016
$3,986 (+3.7%)
$7,037 + $25,546
$32,583
2015
$3,843 (+1.5%)
$6,962 + $25,273
$32,235
2013
$3,788 (+21.6%)
$6,664 + $24,191
$30,855
2012
$3,114 (−4.7%)
$7,112 + $25,817
$32,929
2011
$3,268 (+6.3%)
$6,327 + $36,023
$42,350
2010
$3,073 (+4.3%)
$6,406 + $36,472
$42,878
2008
$2,947 (−9.9%)
$6,987 + $39,778
$46,765
2007
$3,270
$7,115 + $40,507
$47,622
Tax history for 355 Marengo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,078 (−1.2%)
$8,938 + $39,004
$47,942
2024
$4,129 (+3.8%)
$8,458 + $36,908
$45,366
2023
$3,978 (+0.2%)
$7,803 + $34,051
$41,854
2022
$3,971 (+2.8%)
$7,482 + $32,650
$40,132
2021
$3,864 (+1.8%)
$7,071 + $30,857
$37,928
2020
$3,796 (+1.3%)
$6,736 + $29,393
$36,129
2019
$3,748 (−7.7%)
$6,534 + $28,512
$35,046
2018
$4,060 (+3.2%)
$7,789 + $28,277
$36,066
2017
$3,934 (−1.3%)
$7,789 + $28,277
$36,066
2016
$3,986 (+3.7%)
$7,037 + $25,546
$32,583
2015
$3,843 (+1.5%)
$6,962 + $25,273
$32,235
2013
$3,788 (+21.6%)
$6,664 + $24,191
$30,855
2012
$3,114 (−4.7%)
$7,112 + $25,817
$32,929
2011
$3,268 (+6.3%)
$6,327 + $36,023
$42,350
2010
$3,073 (+4.3%)
$6,406 + $36,472
$42,878
2008
$2,947 (−9.9%)
$6,987 + $39,778
$46,765
2007
$3,270
$7,115 + $40,507
$47,622
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,396
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
06-02-176-013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
R1
Large Lot Residential District
The R-1 Large Lot Residential District is intended to accommodate single-family residences on larger lots of at least 13,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Den
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 9 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 9 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 12
Flooring: Porcelain Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 20 x 35
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 791
Laundry Features: In Unit
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Separate Dining Room