$270,000
SOLD OCT 16, 2025

816 Melrose Ct McHenry, IL 60050

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,279 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$211 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to this wonderful, well maintained ranch home, perfectly situated on a quiet premium cul-de-sac lot in the highly sought-after Whispering Oaks neighborhood. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the inviting curb appeal and charming front porch-ideal for greeting guests or relaxing while you take in the evening sunsets. Step inside to an open, airy floor plan featuring hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, creating a warm and cohesive feel. The heart of the home is the kitchen, complete with granite countertops, maple cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Just off the foyer, the sun-filled living room showcases a large bay window, while the adjacent dining area provides easy access to the private backyard through sliding doors. Out back, enjoy a peaceful patio perfect for summer barbecues, evening gatherings, or quiet weekends at home. The backyard also includes a powered shed-ideal for tools, hobbies, or tinkering-plus an oversized heated one-car garage offering extra versatility and comfort. This home not only blends comfort, style, and location but also offers peace of mind with many major updates completed in recent years. All of this just minutes from downtown McHenry with its charming Riverwalk, shops, and restaurants. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keith Schauer

RE/MAX Suburban License #471000504 Listed on: 09/06/2025

RE/MAX Suburban

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Dreiling

Baird & Warner License #475181718

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,684

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 141 x 72 x 133
  • Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,279 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Riverwood Elementary School
  • Parkland Middle School
  • Mchenry Campus High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Whispering Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,684

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: Whispering Oaks
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1279
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Riverwood Elementary School
  • High School: Mchenry Campus
  • Middle/Junior School: Parkland Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 X 141 X 72 X 133
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3683.88
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2025
Closed on
Oct 16, 2025
Sold by
Michael Lynch Trust and Lynch Brian
Bought by
Abbate Kimberly Ann
Seller's Agent
Keith Schauer
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Erin Dreiling
Baird & Warner
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.78%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$273,219

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,219
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.67%
Original Mortgage
$219,780
Outstanding Balance
$219,780
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$52,146

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Lynch Michael T
Bought by
Michael Lynch Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2020
Closed on
Jan 25, 2021
Sold by
Gebhardt Mark J
Bought by
Lynch Michael T
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Collis
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jay Vandewalker
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$192,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.45%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1997
Sold by
Kobeski Anthony J and Kobeski Bernice C
Bought by
Gebhardt Mark J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,250
Interest Rate
8.62%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $270,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $190,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $103,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $219,780 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Sold $270,000 -1.8% $211 / Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2025 09/06/25 For Sale $274,900 +44.7% $215 / Sq Ft
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Sold $190,000 -1.0% $149 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/23/2020 12/23/20 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2020 12/22/20 For Sale $192,000 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
11/10/2020 11/10/20 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2020 11/04/20 For Sale $192,000 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2020 10/06/20 For Sale $192,000 -- $150 / 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 $3,684 $66,468 $12,909 $53,559
2023 $4,023 $59,548 $11,565 $47,983
2022 $4,678 $55,244 $10,729 $44,515
2021 $4,447 $51,448 $9,992 $41,456
2020 $4,288 $49,303 $9,575 $39,728
2019 $3,916 $43,972 $9,115 $34,857
2018 $3,626 $37,638 $8,702 $28,936
2017 $3,461 $35,324 $8,167 $27,157
2016 $3,322 $33,013 $7,633 $25,380
2013 -- $30,779 $7,515 $23,264
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12462167

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-34-151-003