Custom 3000sf Jim Barna Log Home on 5 beautiful acres along the north wall of the beautiful Kishwaukee River Valley on scenic River Rd in Marengo, nestled in the Spruce Trees and with shared ownership of a Natural Pond. 5 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths, a large Eat-In Kitchen w/ Patio Doors to large Deck overlooking the Conservation land to the south, Family Room off Kitchen, separate Dinig Room and Vaulted Ceiling Living Room w/ Woodstove overlooked by Loft/Mezzanie connecting the 2 large upstairs Bedrooms. Full unfinished Walk-Out Basement with giant Roughsawn Beams has Huge Potential! 9" milled Double Toungue and Groove Logs, R38 in ceilings and R19/26 walls for Efficient Heating and Cooling, Whole House Fan for ventilation. Attached 2.5 Car Garage has Log walls, Large Open Loft for storage or Bonus Room!! Log walls, 3" thick Solid Pine floor on Main Level and Huge Roughsawn Beams, Joists and Rafters make this one of the most Solid Homes you'll ever be in. LOW AG TAXES! Addl 5ac available!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
5.21 acresLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 spacesParking
Listed by James Bohlander• RE/MAX Connections II
Bought with Timothy Sebastian• CENTURY 21 New Heritage
*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
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Lot size
3.21 Acres
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Style
Ranch
County
McHenry County
APN
12-19-400-020
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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 Cars: 10.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 8
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Off-Street Parking, Driveway
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), 7+ Ft. High Garage Door
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Gravel Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 14X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 19X16
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath
Double Sink
Living Room Information
Size: 20X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 16X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 12X9
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 18X11
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 15X15
In Walk-Out Basement
Other Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, Loft
Full Basement, Walkout
Unfinished Basement, Exterior Access to Basement, Bathroom Rough-In
Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 30X20
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Room #2 Information
Loft
Size: 12X7
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Equipment
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood