Looking for your next home and willing to put in some sweat and effort? Don't miss this opportunity to own your own home and build immediate sweat equity!!! With some modern re-interpretation, updating and elbow grease this 1.5-story home could check off a lot of the boxes you would want in your next home!!! This 2 bedroom, one and a half bath home is situated on almost 1.25 acres in the Village of Ridgefield and is zoned Agricultural. Imagine sitting in the enclosed porch relaxing with an enjoyable book after a long day or putting together a puzzle. Comfortable living room to accommodate your furnishings with glass sliders that lead you to the concrete patio. This concrete patio was built to accommodate an addition to the home (remember your bringing your re-interpretation so let the imagination soar!!!) Appreciate the huge back yard where you can plant your own gardens, play a game of soccer, or throw the ball around! Large wrap around deck off the kitchen is the perfect area for entertaining and grillin and a chillin!!! Step back inside into the spacious kitchen with an abundance of cabinets for all your culinary goodies. Large center island and pantry offer extra space for meal prep and snack time goodies! Main floor laundry room with cabinets for storage means no more lugging laundry up from the basement. Laundry room is shared with the first floor 1/2 bathroom. Head upstairs and you will find the primary bedroom with a walk-in closet for your personal belongings. 2nd bedroom with tandem room makes the perfect teen room...sleeping quarters and study/sitting room all together! Full bathroom rounds out the 2nd floor. Exterior is relatively maintenance free with aluminum siding, aluminum sifts/fascia/gutters. Asphalt paved driveway is a shared driveway with the adjacent property owner. Detached one car garage is not structurally sound, please be careful when entering. Property is subject to a short sale with one lender, process has begun.
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
1.16 acresLot Size
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Richard O'Connor• Realty Executives Cornerstone
Listed by Lawrence Lang• Realty Executives Cornerstone
Bought with Richard O'Connor• Realty Executives Cornerstone
*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
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.16 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,416
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
13-25-226-008
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
A1
Agriculture District
The intent of the A-1 Agriculture District is to permit agricultural purposes and activities. Residences are allowed on large agricultural parcels within the County. The standards of the A-1 District promote the continuation of farming and protect agricultural land uses from the encroachment of incompatible uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Park & open space
Mar 20, 2028 • Active
Residential addition
Addition
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