Nearly new (built 2003), original owner, CUSTOM-BUILT one-story ranch, no expense spared, upscale, high-end, 2,890 FINISHED square foot construction with TWO KITCHENS, TWO SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOMS( IN-LAW SUITE-see below), 3-car garage, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths with full basement on 4.72 acres zoned A-1 which allows horses and chickens, AND A 2,646 square foot OUT BUILDING. FINISHED BASEMENT/PRIVATE, IN-LAW SUITE(1,162 SQ. FT.) has SEPARATE ENTRANCE, WITH ONE LARGE BEDROOM WITH CLOSET AND EGRESS WINDOW (EMERGENCY/FIRE ESCAPE EXIT), FULL BATH, KITCHEN AND HUGE FAMILY ROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE(SUITE also includes unfinished LAUNDRY ROOM and two extra-large storage areas which could be converted into additional living space). Front porch with CONCRETE floor and rear pergola (limestone floor) allow for beautiful views of countryside. (Two acres of property are currently leased to farmer via verbal agreement for harvesting HAY - lease will be terminated by Seller if Buyer does not want to continue lease). High-end construction features and improvements include: 1) All house windows (excluding garage) replaced in 2021 with high-end, ANDERSON RENEWAL brand windows, 2) All house exterior walls are 2 x 6 which allows almost double the insulation in walls resulting in SUPER LOW HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING BILLS (gas for house heating, clothes dryer and water heater averaged less than 53 dollars per month for each of the years 2023 and 2024). (Seller has NICOR bills showing super low bills), 3) Basement foundation walls are 10 inches thick instead of the normal 8 inches thick and basement walls are 9 feet tall instead of the normal 8 feet which makes the space more open and inviting due to the higher ceilings, 4) SOLID-OAK floors and ceramic tile cover all the first floor; SOLID-OAK, 6-panel doors (a total of 16) are throughout the first floor, 5) NEW FURNACE and CENTRAL AIR installed in 2021, NEW roof in 2014, 6) TWO-FOOT overhang over entire house protects house and windows from rain and sun and LOWERS heating and cooling bills, 7) Exterior of house is BRICK and CEMENT BOARD for LOW maintenance, 8) House has natural gas for heating instead of propane (no waiting for deliveries and huge propane price fluctuations). The METAL BUILIDING with cupola is 63 feet long by 42 feet wide for all your CARS, BOATS, TOYS, EQUIPMENT AND HORSES. Building has WATER, ELECTRICITY, front overhead ELECTRIC door (10 feet tall, 12 feet wide) and rear sliding door (12 feet tall, 15 feet wide). Additional building features include chicken run (outside of building), 3 dog houses (inside building), workbenches and elevated storage area. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Seller is in process of MOVING: some PHOTOS show rooms containing MOVING boxes and items ready to be packed. Home will be in broom-clean condition at closing.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
4.72 acresLot Size
$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephen Poltera• Poltera, Stephen
Bought with Stephanie Doherty• HomeSmart Connect LLC
*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
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Lot width
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Lot size
4.72 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
11-15-200-005
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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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
Oct 10, 2003 • 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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 7
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Off Street, Side Apron
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
Driveway: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 34 x 15
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Pantry,SolidSurfaceCounter
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 15
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 7
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 12
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 15
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full,Double Sink
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: None
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished,Egress Window,9 ft + pour,Concrete (Basement)
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink
Interior Features
Interior Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Some Wood Floors, Some Insulated Wndws
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Water Softener Owned
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Basement
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Builder
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Fiber Cement
Age: 21-25 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1115200005
Lot Information
Dimensions: 616.52 X 295.62 X 616.52 X 295.64
Lot Size: 4.0-4.99 Acres
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Horses Allowed, Landscaped
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,681
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Horse-Riding Area, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 165
Middle Or Junior School District: 165
High School District: 154
High School: Marengo High School
Location Information
Township: Marengo
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: From 176 and 23, go N on 23, W on River, N on Hawthorne to house on left on Carmack
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 11-15-200-005
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: Stephanie Doherty
Around this home
Schools
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
Marengo Community Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
5/10
Marengo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
8/10
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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 103° 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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Estimated sale price
$606,000 – $734,000
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