Custom colonial with wrap around porch on over 2.5 acres! Looking like it is straight out of the pages of a magazine, the sweeping landscapes and fantastic curb appeal, make this home one to come and see. Updated throughout, the sun-drenched living room leads to the dining room currently be used as school space. Updated kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters, SS appliances, peninsula island, coffee bar and huge pantry! Large eating area big enough for a table for 6-10 and overlooks the stunning backyard. Open floor plan connects the kitchen to the family room, great for gatherings and parties! Main bedroom is large enough for king sized bed and tons of storage and is complimented by luxury bath with dual sink vanity and stand up shower. Three remaining bedroom all large with great closets! Large unfinished basement ready to be a rec room or play area! So many big ticket items done! Roof less than 10 years old * * AC 2019 * * Reverse Osmosis 2019 * * New well pump 2019 * * Double sump pump with back up battery 2018 * * LG double oven, GE fridge and Bosch Dishwasher, GE washer and dryer, all in 2018 * * Epoxy Garage floor, Exterior house painted, Deck stained all in 2019 * * New carpet in 2019 * * Freshly painted interior 2021.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
2.56 acresLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Megan Campbell Barnitz• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
CUSTOM HOME W/WRAP AROUND PORCH ON OVER 2.5 ACRES SET BACK OFF RD ON A HILL!!! SPACE FOR ANY & ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. LOT FEATURES MINI ORCHARD, OUTDOOR PLAYSET & SHED FOR XTRA STORAGE. WONDERFULLY REMODELED & UPDATED W/WOOD FLRS IN KITCHEN & FAMILY RM, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS & SS APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN, NEW TRIM/DOORS, LUXURY MASTER BATH W/RAIN SHOWER, NEW ROOF. IDEALLY LOCATED CLOSE TO TOLLWAY, TRAIN & SHOPPING!!!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07518159
Oct 11, 2010
Listing Removed
—
May 27, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
May 3, 2010
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06714651
Aug 21, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2008
Relisted
—
Jun 17, 2008
Contingent
—
Oct 23, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
Nov 20, 2006
Sold
$355,000
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,970 (+3.7%)
$13,129 + $135,260
$148,389
2024
$8,652 (+2.9%)
$12,113 + $124,790
$136,903
2023
$8,408 (+5.0%)
$10,881 + $112,100
$122,981
2022
$8,010 (−2.4%)
$9,908 + $102,076
$111,984
2021
$8,209 (+1.3%)
$9,331 + $96,135
$105,466
2020
$8,102 (+2.5%)
$9,082 + $93,571
$102,653
2019
$7,905 (−0.9%)
$8,850 + $91,182
$100,032
2018
$7,976 (+1.7%)
$9,959 + $89,623
$99,582
2017
$7,844 (−1.4%)
$9,959 + $89,623
$99,582
2016
$7,956 (+0.6%)
$9,386 + $84,462
$93,848
2015
$7,911 (−14.9%)
$8,924 + $80,302
$89,226
2013
$9,292 (+4.0%)
$23,025 + $75,637
$98,662
2012
$8,931 (+6.4%)
$23,211 + $76,247
$99,458
2011
$8,390 (+1.4%)
$36,436 + $70,596
$107,032
2010
$8,278 (+10.2%)
$34,599 + $77,220
$111,819
2008
$7,514 (+5.0%)
$38,443 + $83,214
$121,657
2007
$7,160
$37,193 + $80,509
$117,702
Tax history for 11816 BALLARD Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,970 (+3.7%)
$13,129 + $135,260
$148,389
2024
$8,652 (+2.9%)
$12,113 + $124,790
$136,903
2023
$8,408 (+5.0%)
$10,881 + $112,100
$122,981
2022
$8,010 (−2.4%)
$9,908 + $102,076
$111,984
2021
$8,209 (+1.3%)
$9,331 + $96,135
$105,466
2020
$8,102 (+2.5%)
$9,082 + $93,571
$102,653
2019
$7,905 (−0.9%)
$8,850 + $91,182
$100,032
2018
$7,976 (+1.7%)
$9,959 + $89,623
$99,582
2017
$7,844 (−1.4%)
$9,959 + $89,623
$99,582
2016
$7,956 (+0.6%)
$9,386 + $84,462
$93,848
2015
$7,911 (−14.9%)
$8,924 + $80,302
$89,226
2013
$9,292 (+4.0%)
$23,025 + $75,637
$98,662
2012
$8,931 (+6.4%)
$23,211 + $76,247
$99,458
2011
$8,390 (+1.4%)
$36,436 + $70,596
$107,032
2010
$8,278 (+10.2%)
$34,599 + $77,220
$111,819
2008
$7,514 (+5.0%)
$38,443 + $83,214
$121,657
2007
$7,160
$37,193 + $80,509
$117,702
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
111,513
Year renovated
2026
Sq. Ft.
2,369
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
18-04-126-003
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
E1
Estate District
The intent of the E-1 Estate District is to accommodate single-family residences on a minimum of 1 acre that, due to topography and location, are well suited for single-family use. The E-1 District is intended to be located in close proximity to municipalities or historic town centers where infrastructure and services are readily accessible, to encourage the compact and contiguous development policy of the 2030 Plan, and shall take into consideration the densities of the adjacent municipality.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 13X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 11X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink
Living Room Information
Size: 16X13
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 22X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 13X11
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 11X11
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space), Pantry (Closet)