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Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$277Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kevin Dombrowski• HomeSmart Connect LLC
Bought with Krystyna Fritz• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Est. $2,808 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1308 Old Bay Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 23, 2026
Sold
$425,000
$218/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12706635
Aug 17, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$540,000
$277/sq ft
Jul 22, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jul 15, 2026
Listed (Active)
$849,990
$435/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12648351
Jun 30, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$425,000
$218/sq ft
+3
More than likely a tear down. Inherited property that has been abandoned for the most part. Seller cannot attest to much of the condition but believes it is a teardown. Value is in the land.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,011 (+4.0%)
$62,499 + $148,940
$211,439
2024
$12,512 (+2.5%)
$57,344 + $136,655
$193,999
2023
$12,209 (+7.4%)
$51,374 + $122,429
$173,803
2022
$11,371 (+5.0%)
$47,661 + $106,150
$153,811
2021
$10,833 (+3.2%)
$44,385 + $98,855
$143,240
2020
$10,498 (+1.6%)
$42,535 + $94,734
$137,269
2019
$10,329 (+3.1%)
$40,390 + $89,957
$130,347
2018
$10,015 (+2.9%)
$38,558 + $85,878
$124,436
2017
$9,733 (+1.3%)
$38,558 + $85,878
$124,436
2016
$9,606 (+1.5%)
$36,188 + $80,599
$116,787
2015
$9,464 (+0.4%)
$33,821 + $75,326
$109,147
2013
$9,424 (+3.4%)
$33,299 + $64,776
$98,075
2012
$9,115 (+6.0%)
$36,175 + $70,370
$106,545
2011
$8,596 (+5.1%)
$39,415 + $76,673
$116,088
2010
$8,176 (+4.7%)
$41,272 + $80,286
$121,558
2008
$7,807 (+5.0%)
$44,465 + $86,496
$130,961
2007
$7,437
$43,686 + $84,980
$128,666
Public record
Beds
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Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,952
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
10-19-228-012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 33 x 7
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 16
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 6 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 27
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 10
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Unfinished, Partial
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Tear Down
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1019228012
Lot Information
Dimensions: 66x679x69x358
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,010.88
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 12
Middle Or Junior School District: 12
High School District: 12
Location Information
Township: McHenry
Corporate Limits: Johnsburg
Directions: Bay Road right to Old Bay right to site.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,952
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 10-19-228-012
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes
Around this home
Schools
James C Bush Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Johnsburg Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Johnsburg High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
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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 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Johnsburg, IL • 60051
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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36
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78
55
67
45
49
34
34
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$754,000 – $912,000
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