18712 Garden Valley Rd is a ranch on a 5 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 26, 2003 for $258,000. Based on Redfin's Marengo data, we estimate the home's value is $410,792.
RanchProperty Type
1976Year Built
5 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$410,792
$153K since sold in August 2003
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 17.8% lower than the average sale price ($500K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Sep 9, 1974 • Final
Residential single family residence
New construction
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Farm House
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Property Information
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: DOC 2003R0117256 E 165FT W 495FT E 990FT NW1/4 SE1/4
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 217,800
Legal Block Number: 400
Municipality Name: SENECA TOWNSHIP
Acres: 5
Depth Footage: 1,324
Front Footage: 165
County Use Description: FARM LAND WITH BUILDINGS
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 12-20-400-012
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Marengo Community Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Marengo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$391,000 – $473,000
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