WELCOME HOME TO 18709 ALTENBURG RD! LOCATED ON 5 PICTURESQUE ACRES, THIS HOME FEATURES 3 BEDROOMS WITH A FIRST FLOOR MASTER, SPACIOUS UPDATED EAT-IN KITCHEN, HARDWOOD FLOORS THRU-OUT AND LIVING ROOM WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE AND HUGE PICTURE WINDOW THAT LETS THE NATURAL LIGHT OUR IN. 30X30 BARN WITH TACK ROOM, 5 STALLS, AND WATER AND ELECTRIC. OVERSIZED 48X27 GARAGE WITH TONS OF STORAGE SPACE AND LOWER LEVEL WALK-OUT AREA FOR HORSE SHELTER. THE PROPERTY IS FENCED AND HAS A SEPARATE PADDOCK AREA WITH HEATED AUTOMATIC WATERER. THE HOMES UPDATES INCLUDE A NEW ROOF IN '12, NEW BARN ROOF '17, NEW FURNACE NOV. '15, NEW WATER SOFTENER '14, UPDATED KITCHEN '18 - WHICH INCLUDES NEW FLOORING, UPDATED APPLIANCES, STAINLESS STEEL RANGEHOOD, NEW FARMHOUSE STYLE SINK, NEW FIXTURES, NEW RECESSED LIGHTING AND NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS. FULLY REMODELED 1ST FLOOR BATH '20 - WHICH INCLUDES NEW HIS AND HERS VANITIES & TOPS, NEW TOILET, NEW FIXTURES, NEW TILE FLOOR AND TILED TUB SURROUND. UPDATED BACK ENTRY/1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY '20, NEW BACK DOOR AND STORM DOOR '19, NEW SUMP PUMP '20, NEW EJECTOR PUMP '18, HOME FRESHLY PAINTED THRU-OUT '20. LOCATED ON A QUIET COUNTRY ROAD YET CLOSE TO ROUTES 173 AND 14 AND IS JUST A SHORT DRIVE TO THE TRAIN STATION. COME SEE THIS TUCKED AWAY RETREAT FOR YOURSELF AND SEE WHAT COUNTRY LIVING IS ALL ABOUT!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
5.05 acresLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Berquist• HomeSmart Connect LLC
BRING YOUR HORSES TO THIS CHARMING CAPE COD LOCATED ON 5 WOODED ACRES AND ENJOY LIFE IN THE COUNTRY! THIS HOME HAS HARDWOOD FLOORS THRU-OUT, 3 BEDROOMS WITH A FIRST FLOOR MASTER, LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN, AND LIVING ROOM WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE AND HUGE PICTURE WINDOW. A 30X30 BARN WITH TACK ROOM, 5 STALLS AND WATER AND ELECTRIC. OVERSIZED 48X27 GARAGE WITH TONS OF STORAGE SPACE AND LOWER LEVEL WALK-OUT AREA FOR HORSE SHELTER. THE PROPERTY IS FENCED WITH 3 SEPARATE PADDOCK AREAS AND PLENTY OF ROOM TO ADD MORE! UPDATES INCLUDE NEW ROOF IN '12, NEW WATER SOFTENER '14, NEW STOVE AND MICROWAVE '15, REFRIGERATOR '11, KITCHEN COUNTERS '12, KITCHEN FLOOR '12, DISHWASHER '12, AND THE KITCHEN, HALLS AND LIVING ROOM WERE FRESHLY PAINTED IN '14. THIS PICTURESQUE FARMETTE IS LOCATED ON A QUIET COUNTRY ROAD YET CLOSE TO ROUTES 173 AND 14 AND IS JUST A SHORT DRIVE TO THE TRAIN STATION. COME SEE THIS TUCKED AWAY RETREAT FOR YOURSELF AND SEE WHAT COUNTRY LIVING IS ALL ABOUT!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08853079
Sep 14, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 27, 2015
Price Changed
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Mar 5, 2015
Listed (New)
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Public Records
Oct 19, 1988
Sold
$276,000
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,576 (+2.5%)
$35,476 + $96,837
$132,313
2024
$8,367 (+1.1%)
$33,569 + $91,632
$125,201
2023
$8,272 (+5.7%)
$30,971 + $84,539
$115,510
2022
$7,826 (+17.9%)
$27,970 + $76,347
$104,317
2021
$6,640 (−0.4%)
$25,092 + $61,491
$86,583
2020
$6,669 (+3.8%)
$24,521 + $60,091
$84,612
2019
$6,425 (−2.2%)
$21,518 + $59,244
$80,762
2018
$6,567 (−2.0%)
$21,131 + $58,179
$79,310
2017
$6,702 (+2.1%)
$21,131 + $58,179
$79,310
2016
$6,564 (+9.8%)
$20,312 + $55,925
$76,237
2015
$5,980 (+0.6%)
$19,538 + $53,795
$73,333
2013
$5,942 (+0.6%)
$18,090 + $54,054
$72,144
2012
$5,905 (−5.2%)
$19,306 + $57,688
$76,994
2011
$6,230 (−5.8%)
$21,525 + $64,319
$85,844
2010
$6,616 (+5.3%)
$28,152 + $65,238
$93,390
2008
$6,281 (+12.1%)
$30,704 + $71,151
$101,855
2007
$5,603
$29,202 + $67,671
$96,873
Tax history for 18709 Altenburg Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,576 (+2.5%)
$35,476 + $96,837
$132,313
2024
$8,367 (+1.1%)
$33,569 + $91,632
$125,201
2023
$8,272 (+5.7%)
$30,971 + $84,539
$115,510
2022
$7,826 (+17.9%)
$27,970 + $76,347
$104,317
2021
$6,640 (−0.4%)
$25,092 + $61,491
$86,583
2020
$6,669 (+3.8%)
$24,521 + $60,091
$84,612
2019
$6,425 (−2.2%)
$21,518 + $59,244
$80,762
2018
$6,567 (−2.0%)
$21,131 + $58,179
$79,310
2017
$6,702 (+2.1%)
$21,131 + $58,179
$79,310
2016
$6,564 (+9.8%)
$20,312 + $55,925
$76,237
2015
$5,980 (+0.6%)
$19,538 + $53,795
$73,333
2013
$5,942 (+0.6%)
$18,090 + $54,054
$72,144
2012
$5,905 (−5.2%)
$19,306 + $57,688
$76,994
2011
$6,230 (−5.8%)
$21,525 + $64,319
$85,844
2010
$6,616 (+5.3%)
$28,152 + $65,238
$93,390
2008
$6,281 (+12.1%)
$30,704 + $71,151
$101,855
2007
$5,603
$29,202 + $67,671
$96,873
*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
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.05 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
02-32-100-008
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 Sep 2, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bath Amenities: Double Sink
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Den
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 7
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Water Softener Owned
Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 0232100008
Lot Information
Dimensions: 328X652
Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Horses Allowed, Paddock, Wooded