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406 W Prairie Street Marengo, IL 60152
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Key Details
Sold Price $325,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $162
MLS Listing ID 12089737
Sold Date 11/01/24
Style Queen Anne
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1870
Annual Tax Amount $6,251
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 1.000 Acres
Lot Dimensions 131X333X131X332
Property Description
**Historic Victorian Home in Marengo** Own a piece of Marengo history with this charming Victorian home, situated on a picturesque 1-acre lot just blocks from downtown. This home, built by the McKinney family sometime in 1868-1870, features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, showcasing original woodwork and hardwood flooring that exude timeless elegance. **Key Features:** - 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths - Original woodwork and hardwood flooring - Beautiful custom paneling in the den - Separate dining room - Chef's kitchen with a spacious pantry - 10-foot ceilings Parquet hallway floor Cove ceiling molding Full staircase to the attic Laundry on second floor Tankless water heater water softening system and dechlorinating system New dehumidifier - Expansive unfinished attic with potential for customization - Lovely front and back porches, perfect for relaxing and entertaining The McKinney family, prominent business owners with mercantile and canning enterprises, originally built this home. In 1894, the Kelly family, who introduced the first Ford dealership to McHenry County, acquired the property. Various Kelly family members resided here until 1969 when it was purchased by the Sweet family. Dr. Jim Sweet, D.D.S., had a well-regarded dental practice in Marengo and Rockford for many years. The Sweets have added the "Painted Lady" colors & lovingly maintained this historic gem. This home, rich in history and character, is now available for sale. Don't miss your chance to own a significant piece of Marengo's heritage.
Location
State IL
County Mchenry
Community Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Rooms
Basement Full, Walkout
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Plaster
Heating Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling Window/Wall Unit - 1, None
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned
Laundry In Unit, Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch
View Y/N true
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Wooded
Story 3 Stories
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Locust Elementary School
Middle Schools Marengo Community Middle School
High Schools Marengo High School
School District 165, 165, 154
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Ben Broughton • RE/MAX Connections II