OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! The first Buyer got cold feet their loss is your gain... Calling all car lovers and automotive enthusiasts! Are you looking for your dream home that includes an AMAZING 3+ car garage that is complete with heat, A/C, insulation, and drywall. If so you have to see this! This gorgeous home was updated in 2018 (only 2 rooms are from the original build - the rest of the home was built in the 90's) and sits directly across the street from the Fox River on a double lot, providing beautiful views all year round. 2 stories of living space complete with 2 main level beds + 1 full bath w/skylight & second level also has 2 beds and full shared bath w/dual sinks and whirlpool. The large and open family room is graced with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and leads to the living/dining combo. The newly updated kitchen is so unique w/high end shiny s/s appliances, granite counters, floating shelves, intricate custom backsplash, breakfast bar, and sloped ceiling w/2 sunny skylights! Enjoy wood laminate flooring and a freshly redone staircase to match. Enjoy the river(via public access) and nearby parks on the river. Conveniently situated within minutes to the Metra train(easy walking distance ) and downtown Fox River Grove. A few upgrades include : (2021 FRESH PAINT) (2018 NEW A/C, NEW FURNACE, NEW KITCHEN APPLIANCES, AND HOME REMODEL) NOT IN A FLOOD PLAIN SO NO FLOOD PLAIN INSURANCE IS REQUIRED
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Lynn Fairfield• RE/MAX Suburban
Bought with Julie Yurov• Richter Realty Group Inc.
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Market trends in 60021, IL
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
101.7%
+1.4% MoM
Median sale price
$367K
$8K MoM
Avg. days on market
42d
1 days MoM
Recently sold homes
31
12 MoM
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Sale history for 501 N River Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 9, 2021
Sold
$300,000
$136/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11086795
Aug 27, 2021
Pending
—
Aug 27, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$300,000
$136/sq ft
Jul 15, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract)
—
Jul 6, 2021
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Jul 1, 2021
Pending (Contingent)
—
Jun 25, 2021
Listed (New)
$310,000
$141/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 12, 2016
Sold
$260,000
$118/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08359126
Apr 29, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$247,500
$113/sq ft
Mar 31, 2014
Contingent
—
Jun 3, 2013
Listed (New)
$259,900
$118/sq ft
+20
REMODELING WAS JUST COMPLETED ON THIS IN TOWN 2 STORY HOME. LOCATED ON A DOUBLE LOT ACROSS THE STREET FROM RIVER PARK #3 PROVIDING A BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF THE FOX RIVER. HOME FEATURES CERAMIC TILE IN THE ENTRY, KITCHEN, BATHS & EATING AREA. SKYLIGHTS IN KITCHEN & BATH. OAK CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERS, BREAKFAST BAR, 6 PANEL DOORS, NEW APPLIANCES, WHIRLPOOL TUB. W/B FIREPLACE IN LARGE LIVING RM. WALK TO TRAIN.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,507 (+3.3%)
$21,260 + $91,236
$112,496
2024
$9,206 (+4.3%)
$19,665 + $84,392
$104,057
2023
$8,830 (+2.7%)
$17,588 + $75,478
$93,066
2022
$8,596 (+6.9%)
$17,335 + $71,999
$89,334
2021
$8,041 (+2.6%)
$16,150 + $67,076
$83,226
2020
$7,836 (+3.1%)
$15,578 + $64,701
$80,279
2019
$7,602 (+1.7%)
$14,910 + $61,927
$76,837
2018
$7,472 (+1.8%)
$13,774 + $57,207
$70,981
2017
$7,340 (+1.5%)
$13,774 + $57,207
$70,981
2016
$7,229 (+1.8%)
$12,170 + $50,547
$62,717
2015
$7,100 (+2.8%)
$12,170 + $50,547
$62,717
2013
$6,905 (+0.7%)
$11,353 + $47,154
$58,507
2012
$6,857 (+2.9%)
$12,102 + $50,265
$62,367
2011
$6,661 (+1.8%)
$13,308 + $55,273
$68,581
2010
$6,540 (+0.4%)
$14,222 + $59,071
$73,293
2008
$6,517 (+6.4%)
$14,222 + $66,640
$80,862
2007
$6,126
$13,829 + $64,800
$78,629
Tax history for 501 N River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,507 (+3.3%)
$21,260 + $91,236
$112,496
2024
$9,206 (+4.3%)
$19,665 + $84,392
$104,057
2023
$8,830 (+2.7%)
$17,588 + $75,478
$93,066
2022
$8,596 (+6.9%)
$17,335 + $71,999
$89,334
2021
$8,041 (+2.6%)
$16,150 + $67,076
$83,226
2020
$7,836 (+3.1%)
$15,578 + $64,701
$80,279
2019
$7,602 (+1.7%)
$14,910 + $61,927
$76,837
2018
$7,472 (+1.8%)
$13,774 + $57,207
$70,981
2017
$7,340 (+1.5%)
$13,774 + $57,207
$70,981
2016
$7,229 (+1.8%)
$12,170 + $50,547
$62,717
2015
$7,100 (+2.8%)
$12,170 + $50,547
$62,717
2013
$6,905 (+0.7%)
$11,353 + $47,154
$58,507
2012
$6,857 (+2.9%)
$12,102 + $50,265
$62,367
2011
$6,661 (+1.8%)
$13,308 + $55,273
$68,581
2010
$6,540 (+0.4%)
$14,222 + $59,071
$73,293
2008
$6,517 (+6.4%)
$14,222 + $66,640
$80,862
2007
$6,126
$13,829 + $64,800
$78,629
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,209
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
20-17-304-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage