Contemporary design on this 2 story nestled on a private 1.8 Acre lot in the heart of College Hill in Crystal Lake! Unique Brick and Cedar home features vaulted ceilings, floating staircase in 2 story entry, exposed brick walls and elegant grass cloth wall coverings! Stone Fireplace in the main living area opens to the dining room. Vaulted Kitchen with custom Oak cabinetry and Corian counters, exposed brick wall plus large picture window with view of the incredible treelined backyard! Charming wet bar with bar fridge is perfect for entertaining with sliding door out to deck! The family room features beamed ceilings a 2nd fireplace w/gas logs and sliding doors to the huge wrap around deck! Main floor Bedroom with pass through to full bathroom! Large laundry/mud room with access to the attached 2 car garage! The 2nd floor features 3 more bedrooms, full hall bath and the primary bedroom has a private bath with whirlpool tub/separate shower and walk in closet! Sliding door out to your own cozy deck overlooking the yard. Full basement offers many possibilities! There is a finished room ideal for an office or play room! Additional storage room ..New Furnace 2022, New Well pump and expansion tank! Unincorporated Nunda Township on Mchenry County and no association! The opportunities are endless! Great location and excellent Crystal Lake Schools! The decor is classic to this home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
1.8 acresLot Size
$190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Opfer• RE/MAX Suburban, LLC.
Bought with Whitney Wilson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
RARE ARCHITECTURAL ESTATE-FEEL HOME NEAR CONVENIENCES BUT A WORLD APART. NEARLY 2 TRANQUIL AND WOODED ACRES, SET APART BY STYLE AND LOCALE. DRAMATIC PRAIRIE-STYLE ARCHITECTURE, SINGULAR FINISHES, EXPOSED BRICK WALLS, GRASS CLOTH WALL DECOR, SEEMINGLY FLOATING COOPER STAIRCASE: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT SENSIBILITY MARRYING THE OUTSIDE WITH IN. IMPECCABLE CONDITION AND UNDERSTATED LUXURY. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM AND BATH, MAJESTIC FIREPLACES, VAULTED CEILINGS, SUNKEN LIVING ROOM, ENTRY FOYER THAT SETS THE STAGE FOR WOW! FINISHED BASEMENT WITH OFFICE/HOBBY ROOM. MASTER SUITE WITH SLIDER TO BALCONY. AWARD-WINNING CRYSTAL LAKE SCHOOLS.
Public Records
Oct 17, 2005
Sold
$445,000
$168/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,720 (+4.4%)
$30,677 + $112,290
$142,967
2024
$9,307 (+3.1%)
$28,018 + $102,557
$130,575
2023
$9,023 (−3.9%)
$25,126 + $91,971
$117,097
2022
$9,394 (+5.4%)
$26,804 + $89,582
$116,386
2021
$8,913 (+1.5%)
$25,130 + $83,988
$109,118
2020
$8,779 (+3.7%)
$24,377 + $81,471
$105,848
2019
$8,465 (−13.4%)
$23,176 + $77,459
$100,635
2018
$9,777 (−1.0%)
$29,815 + $83,583
$113,398
2017
$9,875 (+11.4%)
$29,815 + $83,583
$113,398
2016
$8,867 (+2.0%)
$28,564 + $80,076
$108,640
2015
$8,697 (+0.9%)
$27,253 + $71,825
$99,078
2013
$8,623 (+0.3%)
$25,937 + $68,356
$94,293
2012
$8,600 (+7.3%)
$27,554 + $72,619
$100,173
2011
$8,014 (+1.1%)
$29,294 + $77,205
$106,499
2010
$7,924 (+7.2%)
$31,560 + $83,177
$114,737
2008
$7,393 (+1.8%)
$33,607 + $88,571
$122,178
2007
$7,263
$32,730 + $86,259
$118,989
Tax history for 4520 Ripon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,720 (+4.4%)
$30,677 + $112,290
$142,967
2024
$9,307 (+3.1%)
$28,018 + $102,557
$130,575
2023
$9,023 (−3.9%)
$25,126 + $91,971
$117,097
2022
$9,394 (+5.4%)
$26,804 + $89,582
$116,386
2021
$8,913 (+1.5%)
$25,130 + $83,988
$109,118
2020
$8,779 (+3.7%)
$24,377 + $81,471
$105,848
2019
$8,465 (−13.4%)
$23,176 + $77,459
$100,635
2018
$9,777 (−1.0%)
$29,815 + $83,583
$113,398
2017
$9,875 (+11.4%)
$29,815 + $83,583
$113,398
2016
$8,867 (+2.0%)
$28,564 + $80,076
$108,640
2015
$8,697 (+0.9%)
$27,253 + $71,825
$99,078
2013
$8,623 (+0.3%)
$25,937 + $68,356
$94,293
2012
$8,600 (+7.3%)
$27,554 + $72,619
$100,173
2011
$8,014 (+1.1%)
$29,294 + $77,205
$106,499
2010
$7,924 (+7.2%)
$31,560 + $83,177
$114,737
2008
$7,393 (+1.8%)
$33,607 + $88,571
$122,178
2007
$7,263
$32,730 + $86,259
$118,989
*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
4
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,649
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
14-27-251-014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
E1
Estate District
The intent of the E-1 Estate District is to accommodate single-family residences on a minimum of 1 acre that, due to topography and location, are well suited for single-family use. The E-1 District is intended to be located in close proximity to municipalities or historic town centers where infrastructure and services are readily accessible, to encourage the compact and contiguous development policy of the 2030 Plan, and shall take into consideration the densities of the adjacent municipality.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
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: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)