BEST VALUE ON RIVER! UPDATED HISTORIC SEARS HOME W/ 75' OF RIVERFRONT! GOURMET KITCHEN W/ GRANITE/MAPLE CABINETS/HARDWOOD FLOORS (RESTORED). ALL SEASON SUNROOM HAS RIVER VIEWS THAT ABOUND FROM MANY AREAS OF THE HOME AS WELL. 9' CEILINGS & FINISHED LOWEL LEVEL W/ EXTERIOR ACCESS. 2ND LEVEL HAS HEART PINE FLOORING! BEDROOM BALCONY OVERLOOKING RIVER. TONS OF CLOSET SPACE & STORAGE. SEAWALL/PIER/BOAT STATION! NO HS CTG!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07249258
Nov 15, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Sep 17, 2009
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Jul 13, 2009
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Jun 19, 2009
Listed
*
Public Records
Oct 26, 1999
Sold
$238,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,735 (+3.4%)
$44,348 + $117,774
$162,122
2024
$11,348 (+2.3%)
$41,021 + $108,939
$149,960
2023
$11,096 (+8.4%)
$36,688 + $97,432
$134,120
2022
$10,235 (+5.6%)
$52,222 + $68,666
$120,888
2021
$9,696 (+2.8%)
$48,651 + $57,248
$105,899
2020
$9,430 (+1.8%)
$46,929 + $55,221
$102,150
2019
$9,267 (+5.6%)
$44,917 + $52,853
$97,770
2018
$8,776 (+1.5%)
$41,494 + $48,825
$90,319
2017
$8,643 (+0.2%)
$41,494 + $48,825
$90,319
2016
$8,622 (+0.2%)
$39,090 + $45,996
$85,086
2015
$8,607 (+3.3%)
$36,663 + $43,140
$79,803
2013
$8,336 (+2.6%)
$34,202 + $40,243
$74,445
2012
$8,123 (+5.5%)
$36,459 + $42,898
$79,357
2011
$7,703 (+5.1%)
$40,091 + $47,172
$87,263
2010
$7,332 (+7.7%)
$42,846 + $50,414
$93,260
2008
$6,808 (+26.0%)
$42,846 + $60,045
$102,891
2007
$5,404
$26,631 + $58,387
$85,018
Tax history for 2123 Root Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,735 (+3.4%)
$44,348 + $117,774
$162,122
2024
$11,348 (+2.3%)
$41,021 + $108,939
$149,960
2023
$11,096 (+8.4%)
$36,688 + $97,432
$134,120
2022
$10,235 (+5.6%)
$52,222 + $68,666
$120,888
2021
$9,696 (+2.8%)
$48,651 + $57,248
$105,899
2020
$9,430 (+1.8%)
$46,929 + $55,221
$102,150
2019
$9,267 (+5.6%)
$44,917 + $52,853
$97,770
2018
$8,776 (+1.5%)
$41,494 + $48,825
$90,319
2017
$8,643 (+0.2%)
$41,494 + $48,825
$90,319
2016
$8,622 (+0.2%)
$39,090 + $45,996
$85,086
2015
$8,607 (+3.3%)
$36,663 + $43,140
$79,803
2013
$8,336 (+2.6%)
$34,202 + $40,243
$74,445
2012
$8,123 (+5.5%)
$36,459 + $42,898
$79,357
2011
$7,703 (+5.1%)
$40,091 + $47,172
$87,263
2010
$7,332 (+7.7%)
$42,846 + $50,414
$93,260
2008
$6,808 (+26.0%)
$42,846 + $60,045
$102,891
2007
$5,404
$26,631 + $58,387
$85,018
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
74 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,558
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
19-24-251-051
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: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15X12
On 2nd Level
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X12
On 2nd Level
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X9
On 2nd Level
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 23X12
On Main Level
Dining Room Information
Size: 17X15
On Main Level
Kitchen Information
Size: 15X10
On Main Level
Additional Rooms Information
Sun/Florida Room (Heated)
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Sun/Florida Room Heated
Size: 29X8
On Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding, Cedar Exterior
Lot Information
Dimensions: 225X75X187X40X110
.25-.49 Acre
On Waterfront
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 2278
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 1924251051
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $9,267.48
Tax Year: 2019
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Well (Private)
Septic (Private)
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Assessments/Association Dues: $275
Frequency: Annual
School Information
Elementary School District: 26
Junior High District: 26
High School District: 155
Location Information
Township: Algonquin
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Route 14 to West Main to Spring (Left) to Root Lane (Corner of Spring & Root Lane)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,558
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 19-24-251-051
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Briargate Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Cary Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Cary-Grove Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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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 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$567,000 – $686,000
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