******OPENHOUSE 11/14 CANCELLED Accepted Contract***** 3300+ 5 bedroom home in Jacobs HS on half acre lot within walking distance of all downtown Algonquin has to offer. All 5 bedrooms on the second level including a large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Extra large family room with bay window has plenty of room for a desk for remote learning or working. Plus a finished WALKOUT basement with a large recreation area, full bath and an office. Eat in, updated kitchen has granite countertops and half bath has been updated on first floor. Enjoy time outside on the deck which overlooks a large private lot. Many big ticket updates: Washer (2020), Dryer (2020), stove (2020), dishwasher (2016), water system (2016), iron breaker (2016) and water softener (2016). Additionally stonework done on Chimney 2020. Completely updated homes of this size and in this area have sold for 330K. Priced to reflect updates that need to be completed. This is a great EQUITY OPPORTUNITY. Is being sold AS-IS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$129Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Denise Sowder• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Good "Fixer Upper". Renter ruined. Large room size, bonus family room, open dining to living room. Modern kitchen. Just needs a good bath, some paint, and a handy man.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Devine
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1221 Cardinal Dr
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Feb 11, 2021
Sold
$260,000
$79/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10887629
Dec 17, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$260,000
$79/sq ft
Nov 14, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Nov 12, 2020
Price Changed
$250,000
$76/sq ft
Nov 5, 2020
Price Changed
$272,000
$82/sq ft
Nov 1, 2020
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Oct 28, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Oct 23, 2020
Price Changed
$274,000
$83/sq ft
Oct 13, 2020
Price Changed
$279,000
$84/sq ft
Oct 9, 2020
Price Changed
$285,000
$86/sq ft
Sep 30, 2020
Listed (New)
$295,000
$89/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09181025
Jun 27, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$205,000
$62/sq ft
Jun 2, 2016
Contingent
—
May 16, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Apr 19, 2016
Contingent
—
Mar 31, 2016
Listed (New)
$239,900
$73/sq ft
+18
SELLER WANTS THIS HOME SOLD! True 5 bedroom home on private, wooded 1/2 acre lot! Fantastic price for this much home with over 3300 sq ft of living space. Formal living room with bay window. Separate dining room. Eat in kitchen with updated cabinets with granite counters and ceramic floor is open to family room with fireplace. Large master bedroom with walk in closet and private bath. Full, finished walk out basement with rec room, full bath, office & plenty of storage. New carpet & paint t/o. Newer windows, roof & well. Furnace & A/C replaced. 2 baths remodeled. Across from mature trees! Very private! 2 car garage but extra room for 3rd car. New water tank, just installed. Don't miss out on this great deal. BRING OFFERS!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08773009
Mar 31, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 9, 2016
Contingent
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,911 (+7.0%)
$17,042 + $100,509
$117,551
2024
$7,391 (+5.6%)
$15,764 + $92,969
$108,733
2023
$7,001 (−9.4%)
$14,099 + $83,149
$97,248
2022
$7,724 (+4.2%)
$21,456 + $80,715
$102,171
2021
$7,410 (+2.7%)
$19,989 + $75,196
$95,185
2020
$7,216 (+2.3%)
$19,281 + $72,534
$91,815
2019
$7,052 (+4.9%)
$18,454 + $69,424
$87,878
2018
$6,724 (+2.2%)
$17,048 + $64,133
$81,181
2017
$6,580 (+1.5%)
$17,048 + $64,133
$81,181
2016
$6,480 (+2.3%)
$16,060 + $60,417
$76,477
2015
$6,332 (−1.0%)
$15,063 + $56,666
$71,729
2013
$6,395 (−7.7%)
$14,052 + $65,855
$79,907
2012
$6,929 (+36.7%)
$14,979 + $70,200
$85,179
2011
$5,068 (+11.6%)
$16,471 + $77,194
$93,665
2010
$4,543 (+10.2%)
$17,603 + $82,499
$100,102
2008
$4,121 (+0.4%)
$17,603 + $92,836
$110,439
2007
$4,103
$17,117 + $90,272
$107,389
Tax history for 1221 Cardinal Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,911 (+7.0%)
$17,042 + $100,509
$117,551
2024
$7,391 (+5.6%)
$15,764 + $92,969
$108,733
2023
$7,001 (−9.4%)
$14,099 + $83,149
$97,248
2022
$7,724 (+4.2%)
$21,456 + $80,715
$102,171
2021
$7,410 (+2.7%)
$19,989 + $75,196
$95,185
2020
$7,216 (+2.3%)
$19,281 + $72,534
$91,815
2019
$7,052 (+4.9%)
$18,454 + $69,424
$87,878
2018
$6,724 (+2.2%)
$17,048 + $64,133
$81,181
2017
$6,580 (+1.5%)
$17,048 + $64,133
$81,181
2016
$6,480 (+2.3%)
$16,060 + $60,417
$76,477
2015
$6,332 (−1.0%)
$15,063 + $56,666
$71,729
2013
$6,395 (−7.7%)
$14,052 + $65,855
$79,907
2012
$6,929 (+36.7%)
$14,979 + $70,200
$85,179
2011
$5,068 (+11.6%)
$16,471 + $77,194
$93,665
2010
$4,543 (+10.2%)
$17,603 + $82,499
$100,102
2008
$4,121 (+0.4%)
$17,603 + $92,836
$110,439
2007
$4,103
$17,117 + $90,272
$107,389
*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
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,172
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
19-33-479-008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
Room Information
Room Type: Eating Area
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Walkout Basement
Dimensions: 23 x 25
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Walkout Basement
Dimensions: 12 x 6
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 8 x 5
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 13
Window Treatments: Bay Window(s)
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Walkout
Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1933479008
Lot Information
Dimensions: 22500
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,051.78
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 300
Middle Or Junior School District: 300
Middle Or Junior School: Westfield Community School
High School District: 300
High School: H D Jacobs High School
Location Information
Township: Algonquin
Corporate Limits: Algonquin
Directions: Rt 31 go west on Edgewood and then south on Cardinal
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,172
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 19-33-479-008
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Kenneth E Neubert Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Westfield Community School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Harry D Jacobs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
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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, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$406,000 – $492,000
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