Welcome to a phenomenal, one-of-a-kind Chain O'Lakes Fox River riverfront custom dream home built 2006 featuring approximately 5600 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, and four levels of gorgeous living space. The inviting covered porch entry opens to an impressive two-story foyer. The beautiful great room, measuring 31x28, encompasses the kitchen, dining area and living room, all adorned by a bead-board ceiling. The epicurean's kitchen boasts white shaker-style cabinets with crown molding, glistening tile backsplash, quartzite countertops, huge island and includes a butler's pantry featuring granite planning desk, additional storage and access to laundry room. Open dining area features beautiful windows, cozy window seat and French door to the screen porch, both with amazing river views. Spacious living room is complemented by a field stone fireplace with built-in custom cabinetry and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows featuring double French doors to a remarkable 63x12 wrap-around covered porch with grand staircase leading down to the yard and river front. Back inside... the beautiful wood staircase winds up to the lofts of the third and fourth levels. Double doors open to the immense top level primary suite featuring a lavish ceiling, large walk-in closet, peaceful sitting room with fireplace and a wall of windows with gorgeous water views and eight-foot-high double French doors that open to the 63x12 wrap-around balcony overlooking the Fox River and boasting spectacular panoramic views. The lovely private bath is complemented by a large quartzite topped double sink vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. Serene second suite offers a vaulted ceiling and the third full bath. Spacious third bedroom is currently used as an office. Beautifully designed fourth and fifth bedrooms are complemented by bead-board wainscot walls, large closets, and stunning windows all for the splendor of your family or guests. Second large luxurious bathroom is shared by these bedrooms. The spacious recreations room features a loft-style ceiling, attractive granite bar with two built-in beverage coolers, convenient half bath, utility room and multiple storage areas. Additional features in this exquisite home include elegant 8-inch crown moldings, 8-inch base moldings, 8-foot high two-panel doors and extra high ceilings. An extraordinary amount of recessed lighting is found throughout the home. Stunning Brazilian oak hardwood flooring graces much of the main living areas and 4th & 5th bedrooms. Sparkling ceramic tiles are present in the bathrooms. The attached three-car finished garage offers attractive overhead doors. Oversized driveway easily parks ten vehicles and has turn-around space or a place to park your boat trailer or RV. Additional exterior features include cement siding, Juliet balcony and metal roof. Porches, balcony, and permanent pier offer easy maintenance composite decking. Fantastic permanent pier has huge sun decks and swim ladder. Beautifully landscaped and wooded yard features brick paver walkways, fence, river side fire pit, heavy duty flagpole, steel seawall with a concrete walkway along the 66 feet of shoreline and highly desirable public sewer. Expansive outdoor storage area under the front porch is perfect for patio furniture, boat gear and water toys. This incredible Orchard Beach property is located north of the no-wake zone in McHenry, offers direct lake access to the north by boat, or take a quick ride or maybe enjoy a short walk south to downtown McHenry for a variety of dining and entertainment opportunities including the meandering river walk and riverfront park. Come enjoy the relaxing waterfront lifestyle in this impressive home that is perfect for entertaining your most discerning guests.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeffrey Karnes• All Waterfront Real Estate Plus
Listed by Robyn Eichler• All Waterfront Real Estate Plus
Bought with Yvonne Wheeler• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
PHENOMENAL KEY WEST CONCH STYLE ARCHITECTURE RIGHT HERE ON THE FOX RIVER & CHAIN O'LAKES! EXCEPTIONAL ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM HOME BOASTS 5600 SQ FT OF GORGEOUS LIVING SPACE THAT MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE YOU'RE IN THE GLOSSY PAGES OF ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST. 31X28 GREAT ROOM OFFERS FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS, FIELD STONE FIREPLACE & DOUBLE FRENCH DOORS TO 50X12 WRAP AROUND PORCH WITH BEAUTIFUL RIVERFRONT VIEWS. STUNNING KITCHEN w/ BUTLER'S PANTRY & SPARKLING BATHROOMS. OVER 800 SF MASTER SUITE FEATURES TRAY CEILING, GAS LOG FIREPLACE & DOUBLE FRENCH DOORS TO 66X12 WRAP AROUND BALCONY w/ FABULOUS WATERFRONT VIEWS. EXCEPTIONAL USE OF CUSTOM WINDOWS, CROWN MOLDINGS, BEADBOARD, 8" BASE MOLDINGS & 8' HIGH DOORS THROUGHOUT. REMARKABLE BRAZILIAN OAK FLOORING & STAIRS. CEILING FANS & RECESSED LIGHTS THROUGHOUT. FANTASTIC FINISHED LOWER LEVEL. ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE. LRG SCREEN PORCH. 66 FT OF WATER FRONTAGE w/ STEEL SEAWALL & AMAZING PERMANENT PIER. BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED YARD, PARKING FOR 10 & PUBLIC SEWER.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07507352
Jun 7, 2010
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$765,000
$137/sq ft
May 15, 2010
Contingent
—
May 5, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$798,000
$143/sq ft
Apr 21, 2010
Listed (New)
$826,000
$148/sq ft
+11
Beautiful, custom riverfront home built in 2006 with 65 feet of frontage. Two story wrap around deck, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, crown molding, screen porch, 5 bedrooms, open floor plan, dock with lift. Great for entertaining.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07188183
Sep 22, 2009
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,448 (+3.3%)
$49,971 + $313,426
$363,397
2024
$27,529 (+8.6%)
$45,849 + $287,573
$333,422
2023
$25,356 (+4.6%)
$41,076 + $257,636
$298,712
2022
$24,248 (+4.8%)
$38,107 + $239,017
$277,124
2021
$23,136 (+3.3%)
$35,488 + $222,590
$258,078
2020
$22,399 (+1.4%)
$34,009 + $213,311
$247,320
2019
$22,091 (−5.9%)
$32,294 + $202,555
$234,849
2018
$23,478 (+0.8%)
$30,830 + $193,370
$224,200
2017
$23,282 (+16.3%)
$30,830 + $193,370
$224,200
2016
$20,016 (+1.0%)
$27,042 + $146,822
$173,864
2015
$19,817 (+29.9%)
$27,042 + $146,822
$173,864
2013
$15,253 (+3.0%)
$26,625 + $106,481
$133,106
2012
$14,810 (+6.0%)
$28,924 + $115,677
$144,601
2011
$13,974 (+12.2%)
$31,515 + $126,037
$157,552
2010
$12,451 (+5.9%)
$34,893 + $123,868
$158,761
2008
$11,755 (+12.5%)
$37,592 + $133,450
$171,042
2007
$10,448
$36,933 + $127,560
$164,493
Tax history for 1828 Orchard Beach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,448 (+3.3%)
$49,971 + $313,426
$363,397
2024
$27,529 (+8.6%)
$45,849 + $287,573
$333,422
2023
$25,356 (+4.6%)
$41,076 + $257,636
$298,712
2022
$24,248 (+4.8%)
$38,107 + $239,017
$277,124
2021
$23,136 (+3.3%)
$35,488 + $222,590
$258,078
2020
$22,399 (+1.4%)
$34,009 + $213,311
$247,320
2019
$22,091 (−5.9%)
$32,294 + $202,555
$234,849
2018
$23,478 (+0.8%)
$30,830 + $193,370
$224,200
2017
$23,282 (+16.3%)
$30,830 + $193,370
$224,200
2016
$20,016 (+1.0%)
$27,042 + $146,822
$173,864
2015
$19,817 (+29.9%)
$27,042 + $146,822
$173,864
2013
$15,253 (+3.0%)
$26,625 + $106,481
$133,106
2012
$14,810 (+6.0%)
$28,924 + $115,677
$144,601
2011
$13,974 (+12.2%)
$31,515 + $126,037
$157,552
2010
$12,451 (+5.9%)
$34,893 + $123,868
$158,761
2008
$11,755 (+12.5%)
$37,592 + $133,450
$171,042
2007
$10,448
$36,933 + $127,560
$164,493
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,210
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
09-25-102-064
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of the R-1 Single-Family Residential District is to accommodate a single-family residential use on lots a minimum of 0.5 acre in size. The R-1 District is for areas of higher residential density located in close proximity to municipalities or historic town centers where services are available and more accessible.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Jan 11, 2006 • 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): 13
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Other, Garage