NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5808 Amherst Ct McHenry, IL 60050

Estimated Value: $525,296

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,968 Sq Ft
$132/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 9, 2025

Last sale price $480,000 $121 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,800 / mo

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to this custom-built Colonial, perfectly nestled on one of the most picturesque WOODED ACRE lots in the desirable Martin Woods neighborhood. Beautifully maintained and located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers both privacy and charm, with a setting that feels like your own personal retreat! From the inviting FRONT PORCH to the brick paver walkways, every detail of this home exudes warmth and quality craftsmanship. Inside you'll find a clean and bright country kitchen featuring new lighting, a stylish glass tile backsplash, updated flooring, and a casement window above the sink. The kitchen opens seamlessly into the spacious family room, adorned with a brick fireplace, gas logs, and custom built-in bookshelves. Enjoy year-round natural beauty in the 4-SEASON SUNROOM, (with new windows) or step out onto the custom 670 sq. ft. composite deck-ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the serene, wooded views and abundant birdlife. Upstairs, a beautiful oak staircase leads to four generous bedrooms, each with walk-in closets. The FINISHED ENGLISH BASEMENT adds additional living space and character with stacked stone walls, making it perfect for a rec room, home gym, or office. Additional highlights include: Bay window in the eat-in kitchen area; Private formal living and dining rooms; Large, sun-filled windows throughout; spacious 3-CAR SIDELOAD GARAGE; New Unilock retaining wall; Storage Shed; all appliances included! This home offers exceptional pride of ownership inside and out. With its peaceful location, mature landscaping, and thoughtful updates, this is truly a rare find in a highly sought-after community! Seller is offering a $2000 CREDIT TO BUYER, at closing, to use however you would like!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Johnson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475128031 Listed on: 07/03/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Socorro Sanchez

103 Realty License #475187218

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,159

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 192 x 213 x 166 x 267
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,968 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Valley View Elementary School
  • Parkland Middle School
  • Mchenry Campus High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Martin Woods Subdivision, Colonial Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,159

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

1 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Martin Woods
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven, Water Softener, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 3968
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Foyer, Recreation Room, Sun Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3383
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Per Floor Plan
  • Total Sq Ft: 3383
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Valley View Elementary School
  • High School: Mchenry Campus
  • Middle/Junior School: Parkland Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • Lot Dimensions: 192 X 213 X 166 X 267
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11159
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2025
Closed on
Sep 5, 2025
Sold by
Johnson Norman L and Johnson Teri S
Bought by
Coonen Martin J and Gilbert Aliza J
Seller's Agent
Dawn Johnson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Socorro Sanchez
103 Realty
List Price
$509,900
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-5.86%
Views
105
Current Estimated Value
$525,296

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,296
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2010
Sold by
Hajek Michael R and Hajek Barbara A
Bought by
Johnson Norman L and Johnson Terl S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2002
Sold by
Hajek Michael R and Hajek Barbara A
Bought by
Hajek Michael R and Hajek Barbara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,550
Interest Rate
6.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2001
Sold by
Hajek Michael R and Hajek Barbara A
Bought by
Hajek Michael R and Hajek Barbara A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1998
Sold by
Harris Bank Woodstock
Bought by
Hajek Michael R and Hajek Barbara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
7.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1997
Sold by
Madden Timothy I and Madden Kelly A
Bought by
Harris Bank Woodstock and Trust #5517

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
5.87%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Coonen Martin J $480,000 None Listed On Document
Johnson Norman L $298,000 Chicago Title
Hajek Michael R -- Ticor Title
Hajek Michael R -- --
Hajek Michael R -- --
Hajek Michael R $277,000 Universal Title Services Inc
Harris Bank Woodstock $268,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Johnson Norman L $224,000
Previous Owner Hajek Michael R $125,550
Previous Owner Hajek Michael R $160,000
Previous Owner Harris Bank Woodstock $214,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Sold $480,000 -3.0% $121 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Price Changed $495,000 -2.9% $125 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 For Sale $509,900 -- $129 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $11,485 $143,764 $12,759 $131,005
2023 $11,159 $128,798 $11,431 $117,367
2022 $10,781 $119,490 $26,734 $92,756
2021 $10,300 $111,278 $24,897 $86,381
2020 $9,966 $106,639 $23,859 $82,780
2019 $9,823 $101,262 $22,656 $78,606
2018 $11,117 $103,005 $23,046 $79,959
2017 $10,703 $96,673 $21,629 $75,044
2016 $10,373 $90,349 $20,214 $70,135
2013 -- $77,751 $19,902 $57,849
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12410275

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-21-326-001

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