SOLD SEP 30, 2025

Off Market Sep 2025 for $300K

$306,497

•

1,450

sq ft

26008 Helen Rd, Garden Prairie, IL 61038

About this home

Escape the hustle. Embrace peace. Tucked away in the quiet Beh Lake Estates, this 4-bed, 2-bath home sits on a spacious 0.75-acre lot surrounded by nature. Enjoy the calm of rural living-with private lake access for fishing, kayaking, and non-motorized boating-while being just minutes from I-90 for a quick work commute or quick trips to Chicago & nearby suburbs. Families love this area for its community feel and the sought-after Riley School District (K-8). Kids grow up here knowing their neighbors, not just passing them by. Think small-town values with big-time convenience. Fresh air, wide open space, and a close-knit neighborhood-all within reach of the city. Schedule your showing today. Homes like this don't last long.

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

0.75 acresLot Size

$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tamara Berman • CENTURY 21 New Heritage

Listed by Azucena Martinez • CENTURY 21 New Heritage

Bought with Kelsey Proffitt • RE/MAX Connections II

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12423549

Redfin Estimate

$306,497

$6,497 since sold in September 2025$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 2.3% lower than the average sale price ($314K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$292,500
A
4 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$380,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,825 sq ft
895 Stanford Dr, Marengo, IL 60152
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$310,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
304 W Van Buren St, Marengo, IL 60152
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$249,900
D
4 beds2 baths1,340 sq ft
350 8th Ave, Marengo, IL 60152
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$305,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,408 sq ft
425 Kishwaukee St, Marengo, IL 60152
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$345,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,650 sq ft
510 Eisenhower St, Marengo, IL 60152

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$54,745

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 61038, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

+4.9% MoM

Median sale price

$373K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 26008 Helen Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12423549

Sep 30, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$300,000

$207/sq ft

Aug 1, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jul 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

$299,900

$207/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12303159

Jul 2, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jul 1, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jun 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12384089

Jun 26, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,506 (+31.8%)

$8,032 + $70,466

$78,498

2024

$3,418 (−17.6%)

$7,382 + $64,760

$72,142

2023

$4,148 (+8.3%)

$6,578 + $57,708

$64,286

2022

$3,829 (+51.2%)

$6,032 + $52,914

$58,946

2021

$2,533 (−36.5%)

$5,589 + $49,026

$54,615

2020

$3,987 (−10.4%)

$5,284 + $54,526

$59,810

2019

$4,451 (+37.5%)

$5,057 + $54,753

$59,810

2018

$3,238 (−1.8%)

$3,890 + $53,891

$57,781

2017

$3,298 (−3.0%)

$3,890 + $53,891

$57,781

2016

$3,398 (−11.3%)

$3,760 + $52,094

$55,854

2015

$3,832 (+3.1%)

$3,617 + $50,110

$53,727

2013

$3,718 (+8.9%)

$10,374 + $53,128

$63,502

2012

$3,414 (+15.2%)

$11,071 + $56,700

$67,771

2011

$2,963 (+12.7%)

$12,344 + $63,218

$75,562

2010

$2,629 (+9.7%)

$12,749 + $65,294

$78,043

2008

$2,397 (+1.4%)

$13,905 + $71,212

$85,117

2007

$2,363

$13,973 + $71,558

$85,531

Tax history for 26008 Helen Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,506 (+31.8%)

$8,032 + $70,466

$78,498

2024

$3,418 (−17.6%)

$7,382 + $64,760

$72,142

2023

$4,148 (+8.3%)

$6,578 + $57,708

$64,286

2022

$3,829 (+51.2%)

$6,032 + $52,914

$58,946

2021

$2,533 (−36.5%)

$5,589 + $49,026

$54,615

2020

$3,987 (−10.4%)

$5,284 + $54,526

$59,810

2019

$4,451 (+37.5%)

$5,057 + $54,753

$59,810

2018

$3,238 (−1.8%)

$3,890 + $53,891

$57,781

2017

$3,298 (−3.0%)

$3,890 + $53,891

$57,781

2016

$3,398 (−11.3%)

$3,760 + $52,094

$55,854

2015

$3,832 (+3.1%)

$3,617 + $50,110

$53,727

2013

$3,718 (+8.9%)

$10,374 + $53,128

$63,502

2012

$3,414 (+15.2%)

$11,071 + $56,700

$67,771

2011

$2,963 (+12.7%)

$12,344 + $63,218

$75,562

2010

$2,629 (+9.7%)

$12,749 + $65,294

$78,043

2008

$2,397 (+1.4%)

$13,905 + $71,212

$85,117

2007

$2,363

$13,973 + $71,558

$85,531

*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

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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.72 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

McHenry County

APN

16-18-303-007

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.

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 Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 44

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 22

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 22

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,450

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1450
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,450
Total Sq Ft: 1,450
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1618303007

Lot Information
Dimensions: 193X170
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,418.46
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, Baseboard
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Association Fee: $200
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Lake Rights
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 18
Middle Or Junior School District: 18
High School District: 154
High School: Marengo High School

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Beh Lake Estates
Township: Riley
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: East on Rt 20 to Garden Praire. Left on Garden Praire Rd. Right on Mary Rd. Left on Helen Rd.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 16-18-303-007

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

Riley Community Cons School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi

7/10

Marengo High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Garden Prairie, IL • 61038

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$292,000 – $353,000

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Home values near 26008 Helen Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25814 Mary Road, Garden Prairie, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1612 Sq. Ft.	$296,955
26020 Mary Road, Garden Prairie, IL 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2746 Sq. Ft.	$465,433

Address	Redfin Estimate
26001 Mary Road, Garden Prairie, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$350,131

Address	Redfin Estimate
26007 Mary Road, Garden Prairie, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$221,007

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