Want to be close to everything but still have some privacy & land ? Well here you go! Come see this lovely ranch home located on a Huge parcel approximate 1 acre! Have toys, boats, trailers, extra cars? No problem plenty of parking here & perhaps build another garage or barn later? Move in condition, freshly painted, newer roof, electric & plumbing updated, newer flooring, new Bathroom & Central air. Full basement for even more storage if needed & a HUGE attic drywalled & electric, could be a great rec or media room! Large deck off back overlooks into a very private backyard, a must see! Easy to show, perfect home for starting out or if you need some land!
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jay Nalley• Nalley Realty
Bought with Jennifer Olson Jones• CENTURY 21 New Heritage
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11237232
Redfin Estimate
$293,820
$29K since sold in January 2024$1,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 9.5% lower than the average sale price ($325K) of 6 comparable homes.
Want to be close to everything but still have some privacy & land ? Well here you go! Come see this lovely ranch home located on a Huge parcel approximate 1 acre! Have toys, boats, trailers, extra cars? No problem plenty of parking here & perhaps build another garage or barn later? Move in condition, freshly painted, newer roof, electric & plumbing updated, newer flooring, new Bathroom & Central air. Full basement for even more storage if needed & a HUGE attic drywalled & electric, could be a great rec or media room! Large deck off back overlooks into a very private backyard, a must see! Easy to show, perfect home for starting out or if you need some land!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10384143
Jul 3, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$165,500
$132/sq ft
May 18, 2019
Contingent
—
May 17, 2019
Listed (New)
$162,500
$130/sq ft
+8
Want land? Just over an acre? Unincorporated McHenry? Close to Veterans Park and town? This could be it. Cute ranch, freshly painted with a newer roof, electric update, plumbing update, lots of new flooring, new Bathroom. There is a basement and an unfinished attic with stair access -could be a bonus room. Eat-in kitchen opens to a "morning" or "sun" room. Outside there is a deck overlooking a very private, large backyard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,193 (−8.2%)
$11,965 + $60,909
$72,874
2024
$5,656 (+8.3%)
$10,978 + $55,885
$66,863
2023
$5,225 (+5.1%)
$9,835 + $50,067
$59,902
2022
$4,970 (+4.6%)
$9,124 + $46,449
$55,573
2021
$4,750 (+3.2%)
$8,497 + $43,257
$51,754
2020
$4,603 (+1.3%)
$8,143 + $41,454
$49,597
2019
$4,546 (−6.0%)
$7,732 + $39,364
$47,096
2018
$4,838 (+3.6%)
$7,381 + $37,579
$44,960
2017
$4,669 (+2.8%)
$7,381 + $37,579
$44,960
2016
$4,540 (+1.0%)
$6,927 + $35,269
$42,196
2015
$4,494 (+1.0%)
$6,474 + $32,962
$39,436
2013
$4,449 (+3.0%)
$6,374 + $32,452
$38,826
2012
$4,320 (+6.0%)
$6,924 + $35,255
$42,179
2011
$4,076 (+8.0%)
$7,544 + $38,412
$45,956
2010
$3,774 (+5.9%)
$7,899 + $40,222
$48,121
2008
$3,563 (+10.1%)
$8,510 + $43,333
$51,843
2007
$3,235
$8,361 + $42,573
$50,934
Tax history for 1709 N Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,193 (−8.2%)
$11,965 + $60,909
$72,874
2024
$5,656 (+8.3%)
$10,978 + $55,885
$66,863
2023
$5,225 (+5.1%)
$9,835 + $50,067
$59,902
2022
$4,970 (+4.6%)
$9,124 + $46,449
$55,573
2021
$4,750 (+3.2%)
$8,497 + $43,257
$51,754
2020
$4,603 (+1.3%)
$8,143 + $41,454
$49,597
2019
$4,546 (−6.0%)
$7,732 + $39,364
$47,096
2018
$4,838 (+3.6%)
$7,381 + $37,579
$44,960
2017
$4,669 (+2.8%)
$7,381 + $37,579
$44,960
2016
$4,540 (+1.0%)
$6,927 + $35,269
$42,196
2015
$4,494 (+1.0%)
$6,474 + $32,962
$39,436
2013
$4,449 (+3.0%)
$6,374 + $32,452
$38,826
2012
$4,320 (+6.0%)
$6,924 + $35,255
$42,179
2011
$4,076 (+8.0%)
$7,544 + $38,412
$45,956
2010
$3,774 (+5.9%)
$7,899 + $40,222
$48,121
2008
$3,563 (+10.1%)
$8,510 + $43,333
$51,843
2007
$3,235
$8,361 + $42,573
$50,934
*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
Mar 14, 2005 • Final
Demolition
Demolition
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 Sq. Ft: 1,239
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame/Vinyl
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,253
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,253
Building Sq. Ft: 2,492
Legal Description: DOC 2024R0001132 PT E1/2 NE1/4
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 47,916
Legal Block Number: 278
Municipality Name: MCHENRY TOWNSHIP
Acres: 1.1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,253
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 09-26-278-009
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hilltop Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Mchenry Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
McHenry Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° 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
McHenry, IL • 60050
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$280,000 – $338,000
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