Beautiful historic home walking distance to the river and downtown Algonquin! Live the downtown lifestyle in the burbs! Imagine going for a walk in the morning to get your morning coffee or walk to dinner in the evenings! Charming huge front porch to welcome guests and is the perfect spot to enjoy warm summer evenings. Gorgeous hardwood flooring, buit-ins and large wood trim throughout the home adds to the old charm while granite kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances add modern comforts. Fully fenced yard and large shed for storage! Full unfinished basement is perfect for storage or finish it later to add more livable space. This is a one of a kind home! Don't miss out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
7,622 sq ftLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Miranda Alt• HomeSmart Connect LLC
Listed by Hilary Taylor• HomeSmart Connect LLC
Bought with Eddie Quintana-Garcia• American Dream Realty Group Inc
Historic 2-story home boasts all the charm of yesteryear with today's modern needs! Welcoming front porch, exposed brick, 9' ceilings, extra-thick 6" tall baseboards, original solid wood doors and trim, original built-ins in the dining room and upstairs hall, gleaming hardwood floors throughout...main floor and upstairs, too! Updated kitchen offers ample cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless appliances (all stay!), and opens to the family room. Updated bathrooms, too, with new vanities, flooring, and fixtures! Updates include: fresh paint inside top to bottom, new exterior paint (2014), new furnace (2015), hot water heater (2015). HUGE fenced in yard, 2.5 car garage, and shed. Unfinished basement adds a ton of storage or can be finished for more living space. Steps from the Fox River (no flood insurance required), 1 mile from the elementary & middle schools, & minutes from shopping and dining at Algonquin Commons.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08901957
Jul 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2015
Price Changed
*
Apr 24, 2015
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Sep 1, 2000
Sold
$173,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1989
Sold
$229,000
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,835 (+7.2%)
$22,182 + $74,613
$96,795
2024
$6,378 (+5.7%)
$20,518 + $69,016
$89,534
2023
$6,034 (+50.2%)
$18,351 + $61,726
$80,077
2022
$4,017 (+4.7%)
$11,523 + $41,318
$52,841
2021
$3,836 (+3.0%)
$10,735 + $38,493
$49,228
2020
$3,725 (+2.8%)
$10,355 + $37,130
$47,485
2019
$3,622 (+5.6%)
$9,911 + $35,538
$45,449
2018
$3,430 (+2.7%)
$9,156 + $32,830
$41,986
2017
$3,341 (+2.2%)
$9,156 + $32,830
$41,986
2016
$3,270 (+2.8%)
$8,090 + $29,008
$37,098
2015
$3,182 (−10.9%)
$8,090 + $29,008
$37,098
2013
$3,573 (+0.7%)
$7,548 + $31,848
$39,396
2012
$3,549 (+3.2%)
$8,046 + $33,949
$41,995
2011
$3,438 (+1.3%)
$8,848 + $37,331
$46,179
2010
$3,393 (+2.4%)
$9,456 + $39,896
$49,352
2008
$3,315 (+3.9%)
$9,456 + $44,991
$54,447
2007
$3,191
$9,195 + $43,749
$52,944
Tax history for 45 Center St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,835 (+7.2%)
$22,182 + $74,613
$96,795
2024
$6,378 (+5.7%)
$20,518 + $69,016
$89,534
2023
$6,034 (+50.2%)
$18,351 + $61,726
$80,077
2022
$4,017 (+4.7%)
$11,523 + $41,318
$52,841
2021
$3,836 (+3.0%)
$10,735 + $38,493
$49,228
2020
$3,725 (+2.8%)
$10,355 + $37,130
$47,485
2019
$3,622 (+5.6%)
$9,911 + $35,538
$45,449
2018
$3,430 (+2.7%)
$9,156 + $32,830
$41,986
2017
$3,341 (+2.2%)
$9,156 + $32,830
$41,986
2016
$3,270 (+2.8%)
$8,090 + $29,008
$37,098
2015
$3,182 (−10.9%)
$8,090 + $29,008
$37,098
2013
$3,573 (+0.7%)
$7,548 + $31,848
$39,396
2012
$3,549 (+3.2%)
$8,046 + $33,949
$41,995
2011
$3,438 (+1.3%)
$8,848 + $37,331
$46,179
2010
$3,393 (+2.4%)
$9,456 + $39,896
$49,352
2008
$3,315 (+3.9%)
$9,456 + $44,991
$54,447
2007
$3,191
$9,195 + $43,749
$52,944
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
7,624 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,544
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
19-34-301-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 6.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), 7+ Ft. High Garage Door
School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
Parcel Identification Number: 1934301002
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $3,526.21
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Location
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
Township: Algonquin
Corporate Limits: Algonquin
Directions: Rte 31 to Jayne st. Follow around until it becomes Center St. Do not come down La Fox River Dr. Road construction will prevent you getting to the house.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,544
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,624 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 19-34-301-002
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 5000
Around this home
Schools
Eastview Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Algonquin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Dundee-Crown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
$345,000 – $418,000
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