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$264,673
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $195,000 on Aug 14, 2019

225 E FOREST ST

MARENGO, IL 60152
0
Baths
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$265K
$249K low$280K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · Aug 14, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,350 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$65,329 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,532
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,797
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,589
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$195,987

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMcHenry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.85
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Locust Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.4 mi
M
Marengo Community Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Marengo High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165

Neighborhood · ZIP 60152These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,669
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,828
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,862
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

225 E Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in McHenry County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in McHenry County

What homes are worth in Marengo 60152

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$165K$800K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Marengo 60152.

How it measures up in Marengo 60152

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marengo 60152.

Estimated value$264,673
CheaperTypical $359,358Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

How 225 E Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarengo 60152McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,67324% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac56% of homes82% of homes

About 225 E Forest St

How much is 225 E Forest St, Marengo, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 225 E Forest St, Marengo, IL is $264,673 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $249,399 to $279,948. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 225 E Forest St, Marengo, IL last sell?

225 E Forest St, Marengo, IL last sold on Aug 14, 2019 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 225 E Forest St, Marengo, IL?

225 E Forest St, Marengo, IL is assigned to Locust Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Marengo Community Middle School (middle), rated C; Marengo High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 225 E Forest St, Marengo, IL compare to other homes in Marengo 60152?

Among the 4,436 homes in Marengo 60152, it is worth more than 24% of them ($264,673 against a typical $359,358) and its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 0.48 ac). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 20% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 225 E Forest St, Marengo, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 225 E Forest St, Marengo, IL was $4,350. The county assessed it at $65,329.

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