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Property Description
Great family home on a corner lot. Beautiful woodwork and pocket doors. Most windows are replacement vinyl windows. This home is made for entertaining! The back deck runs the length of the house with additional putting green and room for an above ground pool - or you can set up a game of sand volleyball! HUGE garage/workshop/workout room/game room. Located close to all Polo schools! This is a solid home, but is being sold as-is. Cash or Conventional financing only. Solar panels are leased at $68/month and the electric bill runs $20 or less each month. Lease to be transferred to new owner.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 516 E Buffalo St
General
- Price: $165,000
- Taxes: $2,707 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12517799
- Updated: 11/20/2025
- Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Polo
- County: Ogle
- Township: Buffalo
- Driving Directions: East on Buffalo off of Division Ave
School Information
- School District: 222
- Elem School District: 222
- Midd School District: 222
- High School District: 222
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Doors: Pocket Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Wood
- Square Feet: 2,152
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1902
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 141
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1902
- Tax Amount: $2,707
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 14162800130000
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Schools
Schools serving 516 E Buffalo St
School District:Polo Community Unit School District 222
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Centennial Elementary School, Polo, IL 308 South Pleasant Avenue, Polo, IL 61064 | PK-5 | 0.1 mi |
Aplington Middle School 610 East Mason Street, Polo, IL 61064 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Polo Community High School 100 South Union Avenue, Polo, IL 61064 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 516 E Buffalo St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/13/2025
Listed
$165,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 516 E Buffalo St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,707
8%
$34,642
—
2023
$2,504
15%
$34,642
18%
2021
$2,180
-7%
$29,445
-9%
2022
$2,348
19%
$32,207
21%
2020
$1,975
2%
$26,647
2%
2019
$1,929
—
$26,124
—
2018
$1,921
1%
$26,124
1%
2017
$1,894
5%
$25,791
5%
2016
$1,806
-2%
$24,579
-3%
2015
$1,841
4%
$25,287
—
2014
$1,768
-2%
$25,287
-3%
2013
$1,798
—
$25,964
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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516 E Buffalo Street, Polo, IL 61064 (MLS# 12517799) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 516 E Buffalo Street is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on November 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 516 E Buffalo Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Polo? You can browse all Polo real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

