$500,000

Estimated payment $3,526/month

Total Views 22,581
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,014 Sq Ft
$248 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Boat Slip
  • Deck
  • Boat Dock
  • Property fronts a channel
  • 4-minute walk to McHenry Shores Beach Park

About This Home

Discover this exceptional Chain O'Lakes waterfront home nestled along the Fox River, just north of the Stratton Lock and Dam. Boasting 87 feet of water frontage with a steel seawall, this stunning property sits only 250 feet from the Fox River, providing easy access to boating, fishing, and year-round waterfront enjoyment. Located just two miles south of downtown McHenry, this home offers both tranquility and convenience. Main Floor Features: Step inside to a spacious living room, enhanced by new windows throughout the home, allowing for abundant natural light and scenic water views. The dining room features a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, perfect for enjoying peaceful riverfront views. A well-appointed eat-in kitchen provides plenty of space for cooking and dining. Down the hall, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, each with redone closets for ample storage. Lower-Level Retreat - Fully Remodeled in 2022: The walkout lower level is designed for entertainment, featuring a bar/recreation room with a full wet bar and an electric fireplace with a gas starter-ideal for gatherings. A newly renovated full bathroom includes a granite sink top, shower, and toilet. The laundry/utility room is equipped with a washer, dryer, laundry sink, 200-amp electrical service, and 220-volt receptacles. Outdoor Oasis & Additional Highlights: Step outside onto the 23x16 concrete patio, which wraps around the side of the home and offers breathtaking views of the Fox River. A natural gas grill and heavy-duty outdoor umbrella are included, making outdoor entertaining a breeze. Two sheds provide extra storage for all your boating and outdoor equipment. Five professionally mounted TVs are included in the sale price. The home sits on a three-car-wide concrete driveway at the end of a quiet dead-end street, ensuring plenty of guest parking. All electrical wiring is in conduit for enhanced safety and durability. A whole-house exhaust fan and high-wall cold air returns help maintain energy efficiency and airflow. This well-maintained waterfront gem offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and recreational living. No Flood insurance needed! Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a weekend getaway, this home provides the ultimate Chain O'Lakes lifestyle. Schedule your private showing today and make your waterfront dream a reality!

Listing Agent

Janine Sasso

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475164219 Listed on: 08/01/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Mark Faruzzi

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475169931

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,347

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 87x141x51x135
  • Property fronts a channel
  • Lake Front
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,014 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Boat Slip
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Edgebrook Elementary School
  • Mchenry Middle School
  • Mchenry Campus High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Mchenry Shores Subdivision, Waterfront Floorplan

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,347

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: McHenry Shores
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2014
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
  • Room Type: Foyer, Deck
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2014
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1352
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2014
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2014
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1392
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 622
  • Flooring: Parquet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Boat Slip, Dock
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 500000
  • Lot Features: Channel Front, Corner Lot, Water Rights
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Other, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Dock, Water Rights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Edgebrook Elementary School
  • High School: Mchenry Campus
  • Middle/Junior School: Mchenry Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 15

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 87X141X51X135
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10347
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

MLS Schools

  • Other Public Sch Dist: 528
  • Othr Public Sch: McHenry County College

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $10,628 $134,266 $32,103 $102,163
2023 $10,347 $120,407 $28,789 $91,618
2022 $9,126 $102,267 $26,327 $75,940
2021 $8,027 $93,144 $24,683 $68,461
2020 $7,944 $90,352 $23,943 $66,409
2019 $7,720 $85,902 $22,764 $63,138
2018 $6,803 $70,444 $21,381 $49,063
2017 $6,663 $67,488 $20,484 $47,004
2016 $6,534 $64,391 $19,544 $44,847
2013 -- $61,281 $18,600 $42,681
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 For Sale $500,000 +13.6% $248 / Sq Ft
09/15/2021 09/15/21 Sold $440,000 +15.8% $218 / Sq Ft
08/07/2021 08/07/21 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 For Sale $380,000 -- $189 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $440,000 First American Title
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $399,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $224,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $192,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12435861

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-01-306-016