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#12316448, Mary Tremonte, Listing office: Baird & Warner
$600,000 List price
109 3rd Ave Montgomery, IL 60538
5 beds
2 full, 2 partial
5,134 sqft
2.3 acres
$117 / sqft
House
Property details
About 109 3rd Ave
***MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED***SELLER HAS ASKED FOR HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY 5PM, SATURDAY 7/5/25*** Here is your chance to own your very own castle on the hill in Illinois! The landmark Montgomery castle sits upon 2.3 acres of land and offers over 5,000 square feet of living space. Transformed from a traditional two-story farmhouse, this home was meticulously crafted and has a history dating back to 1899. The main level features an open and spacious family room, centered by the beautiful white marble fireplace and bay window overlooking the courtyard patio. The adjacent sitting room adds even more living space alongside the office and two main level bedrooms, with new hardwood floors (installed 2025). The oversized dining room has three sets of French doors that open to a wrought iron fenced patio. The traditional farmhouse kitchen features NuCore waterproof vinyl flooring (installed 2024), walk-in pantry, and breakfast room with beautiful views of your sprawling yard. Upstairs you will find the primary bedroom with a private full bathroom (updated 2024), walk-in closet, and additional storage room, along with two additional bedrooms and newly updated full hall bathroom (updated 2025). In the classic castle turret, you will find a spiral staircase that will lead you to the walkout lower level. Enjoy a second fireplace in the great room with the opportunity to finish to your liking. The chimney was repaired and fully cleaned 2024. Downstairs you will also find a large storage room, laundry and utility room, and an attached greenhouse, which was replaced by the most recent owners, and will no doubt help your plants thrive through the winter. Don't miss the original hen house, which is spacious and great for storage! Ample parking with the oversized attached 3-car garage, expanded driveway and carport connecting the driveway from east to west. Located in the heart of Montgomery, near the Fox River and less than 10 minutes from Downtown Aurora, Paramount Theatre, and Metra!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingRadiant
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s)
Size5,134 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size2.3 Acres
Year built1899
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Carport, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
MLS #12344474
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Gas Starter, Masonry, More than one
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Masonry, More than one
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Parking: Garage Door Opener, Carport, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $600,000
- Price/SqFt: $116
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,231
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Trees
- Directions: RT 25 along the Fox River, south to S Broadway, past E Mill St, continue straight on S Broadway to HOME on the corner of S Broadway and 3rd Ave.
- Year Built: 1899
- Living Area: 5,134 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2.3 Acres
- MLS Number: 12344474
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Keller Williams Premiere Properties
- Office Phone: (630) 545-9860
- Listing Agent: John Garry
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $121,800 | $8,231 |
| 2022 | $111,131 | $7,900 |
| 2021 | $103,465 | $7,503 |
| 2020 | $96,103 | $7,054 |
| 2019 | $89,042 | $7,246 |
| 2018 | $91,763 | $6,931 |
| 2017 | $85,994 | $6,931 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Nicholson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•649 N Main St
5
Rose E Krug Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•240 Melrose Ave
3
Long Beach Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•67 Longbeach Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,746. The majority of Montgomery, IL residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
41%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
College Basketball
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Dillards
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Wingstop
Logan's Roadhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Hyundai
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Christian Adult Contemporary
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 109 3rd Ave
The listing price of 109 3rd Ave property is $600,000.
The property 109 3rd Ave is a house located in Montgomery, Illinois, 60538.
Accepting Backup Offers: 109 3rd Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 109 3rd Ave are: Nicholson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rose E Krug Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Long Beach Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Thompson Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), K D Waldo Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), West Aurora High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Oswego High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $8,231 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 109 3rd Ave has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 109 3rd Ave is 5,134 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 109 3rd Ave is 1899.
This home is located at 109 3rd Ave in Montgomery, IL and zip code 60538 in the Montgomery neighborhood. This 5,134 square foot home, which was built in 1899, sits on a 2.30 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $600,000.
In June 2025 more than 18 listings in Montgomery, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 6 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 8 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Montgomery, IL increased by 7.1% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 17 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $300,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.