***PRICED TO SELL**Remarkable Country Estate on 19.6 Rolling Acres (11 currently in crops)with exceptional views. Amenities include SS appliances, hardwood flooring, Pella windows, an awesome 1st-floor master bedroom with custom bath design, and a freshly painted interior and exterior. Outbuildings: 850 sq. ft garage/workshop with heat water and 100 amp service. A 50x36 barn was previously set up as a 3-stall barn for horses with water and electricity; however, the 3 stalls were removed and used for other purposes (Stall Doors are saved for easy conversion back to horse stalls). Apx. 2 fenced acres around the house to keep your 4-legged friends safe and near. Truly resort-type living.. hunting, fishing, swimming(pond/with sandy beach), horseback riding, and ATV riding. Close to the Metra line as well as the Lake Geneva area. Excellent home and property to enjoy resort-like living. Equal access to Chicago and/or Milwaukee. This is truly a must-see! ****2 pastures and dry lot for your horses**** SEE FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
18.94 acresLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shannon Long• Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Listed by John Long• Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
* * * REDUCED! PRICED TO SELL * * Remarkable Country Estate on 19 Rolling Acres (11 currently in crops)with exceptional views. Amenities include SS appliances, hardwood flooring, Pella windows, awesome 1st floor master bedroom with custom bath design, freshly painted interior and exterior. Outbuildings: 850 sq. ft garage/workshop with heat water and 100 amp service. A 50x36 barn currently set up for horses with water and electric. The 3 stalls can easily be removed if you choose to use the outbuilding for other purposes. Apx. 2 fenced acres around the house to keep your 4 legged friends safe and near. Truly resort type living. . hunting, fishing, swimming(pond/with sandy beach) horseback riding, and ATV riding. Close to Metra line as well as Lake Geneva area. Excellent home and property to enjoy resort like living. Equal access to Chicago and/or Milwaukee. This is truly a must see! * * * * 2 pastures and dry lot for your horses * * * * SEE FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07968935
Jan 6, 2012
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$210,000
$76/sq ft
Jan 5, 2012
Contingent
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Jan 5, 2012
Listed (New)
$239,900
$87/sq ft
BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE! LOOK AT THE AMOUNT OF LAND! Remarkable Country Estate on 18+ Rolling Acres with exceptional views, zoned AG-1. Approx 2 acres surrounding house is fenced. 850 sq. ft separate garage/workshop w/water, heat & AC with 400 AMP service. Seller has TOPO on file for property. SHORT SALE TAXES PRO-RATED AT 100%, taxes revert back to A-1 in 2012 per assessor. Call L/A for information.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07699042
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Public Records
Jan 18, 2007
Sold
$550,000
$200/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,068 (−3.9%)
$14,088 + $125,361
$139,449
2024
$9,436 (−33.7%)
$12,975 + $119,191
$132,166
2010
$14,229 (+5.5%)
$113,444 + $80,746
$194,190
2008
$13,485 (+12.6%)
$123,726 + $88,064
$211,790
2007
$11,979
$117,674 + $83,756
$201,430
Tax history for 8919 Ferris Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,068 (−3.9%)
$14,088 + $125,361
$139,449
2024
$9,436 (−33.7%)
$12,975 + $119,191
$132,166
2010
$14,229 (+5.5%)
$113,444 + $80,746
$194,190
2008
$13,485 (+12.6%)
$123,726 + $88,064
$211,790
2007
$11,979
$117,674 + $83,756
$201,430
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
18.94 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1997
Style
Ranch
County
McHenry County
APN
02-20-200-030
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
Feb 18, 2026 • Final
Building department
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated