This home's estimate is 19.8% higher than the average sale price ($457K) of 6 comparable homes.
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1639 Short St, Algonquin, IL 60102
About this home
CHARMING MID CENTURY CAPE CODE FEATURING ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORING. CROSS OVER A CHARMING RED BRIDGE INTO A WOODED WONDERLAND ON THIS 1.27 ACRE PROPERTY. NEWER ROOF, NEW MAYTAG WASHER & DRYER, NEW DISHWASHER & MORE...RELAX IN PINE FAMILY RM OR STEP OUT TO LOVELY 3 SEASON RM WITH WOODED SETTING. NEWER SEPTIC, WATER SOFTENER & STORM DOORS. GUARDIAN POWER GENERATOR INCLUDED, RIVER PARK BOAT/RIVER RTS TO HOMEOWNER.
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Sale history for 1639 Short St
$51/sq ft
$55/sq ft
Tax history for 1639 Short St
*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
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.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: 1
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached,Detached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Carport
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Sun Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 27 x 11
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Walkout Basement
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Additional Rooms Information
- Basement: Partial, Walkout
- Basement Description: Exterior Access
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
- # of Rooms: 7
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Location: Family Room
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Electric
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Deck, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Brick
- Age: 61-70 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1.5 Story
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
- Parcel Number: 1926154001
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 114X322X284X278
- Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
- Lot Features: Water Rights, Wooded
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,103
- Tax Year: 2011
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewer: Septic-Private
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Dock
- Homeowners Association Information
- Association Fee: $100
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 300
- Elementary School: EASTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle Or Junior School District: 300
- Middle Or Junior School: ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School District: 300
- High School: DUNDEE-CROWN HIGH SCHOOL
- Location Information
- Township: ALGONQUIN
- Corporate Limits: UNINCORPORATED
- Directions: Rt 31 N of Rt 62 to Cary Algonquin Rd East to Blackhawk R to home
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 4.0
- Sq. Ft.: 3,179
- Stories: 1.5
- Parking Spaces: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: Yes
- Lot Size: 1.77 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1947
- Year Renovated: 2021
- County: McHenry County
- APN: 19-26-154-001
- HOA Dues: $100/month
- Garage: Yes
- Features: Views
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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.
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