EXTREME RENOVATION features superb quality materials & craftsmanship throughout! This is essentially a brand new home inside with a brand new 2 car garage! Inspiring interior to match the inspiring, wooded setting! Large picture windows provide extraordinary, serene views! Brick wood burning fireplace in beautiful living room. Separate dining room has equally wonderful views! All stainless applianced kitchen w/ gorgeous tile, mid century styled cabinetry & granite c-tops! Slate entries, rich hardwood floors and solid cherry doors! Cedar lined closets in bedrooms! Spacious master BR on walkout level w/ large shower bath! New furnace, air conditioning, water softener & vinyl siding! New concrete walkways & rear patio! Secure, attached storage shed underneath rear entry. Reasonable tax rate. River rights come with voluntary $40 annual association fee: See documents under Additional Info. Affordable, quality living!
Attention all Rebabbers! Here's your next Fall project. Come see this Fixer Upper on a wooded lot. This property is part of Merrill's subdivision with water rights to the Fox River. This home is being sold in "AS IS" condition, with no exceptions, no warranties. Cash buyers preferred. No FHA. Rehab loans might work. Living Room has hardwood floors and a fireplace. Walk-out basement with a Powder Rm. Furnace is somewhat newer, but other mechanicals are old and need replacing. Bring your ideas and tools to make this Cape Cod cottage charming again.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,962 (+7.2%)
$26,505 + $64,065
$90,570
2024
$5,560 (+5.9%)
$24,517 + $59,259
$83,776
2023
$5,250 (+52.6%)
$21,927 + $53,000
$74,927
2022
$3,440 (+4.8%)
$11,804 + $37,030
$48,834
2021
$3,281 (+3.0%)
$10,997 + $34,498
$45,495
2020
$3,186 (−11.9%)
$10,608 + $33,277
$43,885
2019
$3,618 (+39.4%)
$10,153 + $31,850
$42,003
2018
$2,595 (+1.7%)
$9,379 + $19,643
$29,022
2017
$2,553 (+1.0%)
$9,379 + $19,643
$29,022
2016
$2,528 (+1.7%)
$8,287 + $17,356
$25,643
2015
$2,485 (−14.5%)
$8,287 + $17,356
$25,643
2013
$2,905 (+3.6%)
$7,730 + $21,266
$28,996
2012
$2,805 (+5.0%)
$8,240 + $22,289
$30,529
2011
$2,671 (+2.7%)
$9,061 + $24,510
$33,571
2010
$2,602 (+3.4%)
$9,684 + $26,194
$35,878
2008
$2,517 (+5.7%)
$9,684 + $29,899
$39,583
2007
$2,381
$9,417 + $29,073
$38,490
Tax history for 1215 Geringer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,962 (+7.2%)
$26,505 + $64,065
$90,570
2024
$5,560 (+5.9%)
$24,517 + $59,259
$83,776
2023
$5,250 (+52.6%)
$21,927 + $53,000
$74,927
2022
$3,440 (+4.8%)
$11,804 + $37,030
$48,834
2021
$3,281 (+3.0%)
$10,997 + $34,498
$45,495
2020
$3,186 (−11.9%)
$10,608 + $33,277
$43,885
2019
$3,618 (+39.4%)
$10,153 + $31,850
$42,003
2018
$2,595 (+1.7%)
$9,379 + $19,643
$29,022
2017
$2,553 (+1.0%)
$9,379 + $19,643
$29,022
2016
$2,528 (+1.7%)
$8,287 + $17,356
$25,643
2015
$2,485 (−14.5%)
$8,287 + $17,356
$25,643
2013
$2,905 (+3.6%)
$7,730 + $21,266
$28,996
2012
$2,805 (+5.0%)
$8,240 + $22,289
$30,529
2011
$2,671 (+2.7%)
$9,061 + $24,510
$33,571
2010
$2,602 (+3.4%)
$9,684 + $26,194
$35,878
2008
$2,517 (+5.7%)
$9,684 + $29,899
$39,583
2007
$2,381
$9,417 + $29,073
$38,490
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
19-27-281-012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of the R-1 Single-Family Residential District is to accommodate a single-family residential use on lots a minimum of 0.5 acre in size. The R-1 District is for areas of higher residential density located in close proximity to municipalities or historic town centers where services are available and more accessible.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Apr 22, 2019 • Final
Residential accessory structure
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Off-Street Parking, Driveway
Parking On-Site
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Gravel Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15X12
In Walk-out Basement
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X9
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 19X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 12X9
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 11X10
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 7X6
In Walk-Out Basement
Vinyl Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Full Basement, Walkout
Unfinished Basement
Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room
Wood Burning
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, Built-in Features
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning, No Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 71-80 Years
Vinyl Siding
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Patio
Lot Information
Dimensions: 79X135X150X88
.25-.49 Acre
Water Rights, Wooded
Property Information
# of Rooms: 6
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 640
Basement Sq. Ft.: 640
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 100
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 540
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 320
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 960
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1500
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1600
Rehab Year: 2018
Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 1927281012
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $2,595.48
Tax Year: 2018
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Well (Private)
Septic (Private)
Circuit Breakers
Location
Community Information
Water Rights
School Information
Elementary School: Eastview Elementary School
Elementary School District: 300
Junior High: Algonquin Middle School
Junior High District: 300
High School: Dundee-Crown High School
High School District: 300
Location Information
Subdivision: Algonquin Hills
Township: Algonquin
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Rt 31 to Cary Rd, East to Cermak, South to Geringer, Right to 1215.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 19-27-281-012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 3000
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Eastview Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Algonquin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Dundee-Crown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Algonquin, IL • 60102
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47
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$350,000 – $423,000
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