Looking for Fox River front Property? Would you like to get away from the hustle and bustle...Enjoy the peace and tranquility this 1930's Riverfront Cottage offers! Look no further...here is what you have been looking for! Along with Easy access to the Chain-of-Lakes the 150' of SAND BEACH RIVER FRONTAGE will provide you with plenty of water activities to keep everyone happy; fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, skiing, wake boarding and so much more! This well maintained Cottage on a .73 acre offers a Living Area with a Wood Burning Stove and beautiful Hardwood Flooring, a first floor Full Bath, and 3 sleeping rooms upstairs! There is 4th room upstairs that could be a den/office. A 97' well was drilled in 2017. Relax in the Screen Room with natural AC from the mature trees and enjoy watching the boaters go by. For those that like to hike, Moraine Hills State Park is close by as well as Downtown McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes which are minutes away. This is the perfect place for endless possibilities for summer fun! .73 ACRE Lot in Unincorporated Mc Henry County offers HUGE PARKING or BOAT STORAGE space for all your toys! The boat dock and lift are about 4 years old. The plumbing has been updated to copper. GPS will sometimes provide directions in error to a same number home on Colby Point Rd instead of Colby Dr. Please go to the end of Colby Point Road and turn right-2nd house on the left.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kate Schumacher• Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin
Bought with Susan Price• Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin
Seeking a Unique weekend River Front cottage retreat just 90 minutes to Chicago? Look no further...here is what you have been looking for! Along with Easy access to the Chain-of-Lakes the 150' frontage will provide you with plenty of water activities to keep everyone happy; fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, skiing, wake boarding and so much more! You will find in this well maintained Cottage on a large spacious lot. The Living Area has a NEW Wood Burning Cook Stove and beautiful Hardwood Flooring. There is a first floor Full Bath and 3 sleeping rooms upstairs without doors. There is also a den/office. Owner has put in a new Pier and boat lift. A 97' well was drilled in 2017. Updated HVAC system. Relax in the Screen Room with natural AC from the mature trees and enjoy watching the boaters go by. For those that like to hike, Moraine Hills State Park is close by and Downtown McHenry with a water front is minutes away. This is the perfect place for endless possibilities for summer fun! GPS will sometimes provide directions in error to a same number home on Colby Point Rd instead of Colby Dr. Please go to the end of Colby Point Road and turn right-2nd house on the left.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09952483
Jun 12, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$144,900
$113/sq ft
May 27, 2018
Contingent
—
May 16, 2018
Listed (New)
$144,900
$113/sq ft
+18
Seeking a Unique weekend River Front cottage retreat just 90 minutes to Chicago? Look no further. .. here is what you have been looking for! Along with Easy access to the Chain-of-Lakes the 150' frontage will provide you with plenty of water activities to keep everyone happy; fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, skiing, wake boarding and so much more! You will find in this well maintained Cottage on Two Lots a spacious Living Area with a Wood Burning Cook Stove and beautiful Hardwood Flooring, a first floor Full Bath, 3 sleeping rooms upstairs, plus a new 97' Well that was just put in this Spring. There is a newer HVAC and updated Electrical. Relax in the Screened House with natural AC from the mature trees and enjoy watching the boaters go by. For those that like to hike, Moraine Hills State Park is close by and Downtown McHenry is minutes away. This is the perfect place for endless possibilities for summer fun!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09601266
Jul 17, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2017
Price Changed
*
May 23, 2017
Price Changed
*
Apr 23, 2017
Listed (New)
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,264 (+5.3%)
$50,537 + $74,649
$125,186
2024
$7,850 (+52.8%)
$46,157 + $68,179
$114,336
2023
$5,138 (−10.6%)
$41,393 + $61,142
$102,535
2022
$5,745 (−0.8%)
$37,854 + $55,914
$93,768
2021
$5,791 (−16.6%)
$35,490 + $52,423
$87,913
2020
$6,945 (−12.2%)
$34,426 + $50,852
$85,278
2019
$7,909 (+6.3%)
$47,367 + $45,867
$93,234
2018
$7,440 (+18.5%)
$44,493 + $43,084
$87,577
2017
$6,277 (−3.8%)
$44,493 + $43,084
$87,577
2016
$6,522 (−5.4%)
$42,626 + $41,276
$83,902
2015
$6,893 (+3.6%)
$40,670 + $39,382
$80,052
2013
$6,652 (+10.1%)
$45,176 + $37,480
$82,656
2012
$6,041 (+10.5%)
$47,993 + $39,817
$87,810
2011
$5,468 (+11.3%)
$51,024 + $42,331
$93,355
2010
$4,911 (+8.1%)
$54,971 + $45,606
$100,577
2008
$4,542 (−30.2%)
$58,536 + $48,564
$107,100
2007
$6,508
$57,008 + $47,296
$104,304
Tax history for 2320 Colby Dr S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,264 (+5.3%)
$50,537 + $74,649
$125,186
2024
$7,850 (+52.8%)
$46,157 + $68,179
$114,336
2023
$5,138 (−10.6%)
$41,393 + $61,142
$102,535
2022
$5,745 (−0.8%)
$37,854 + $55,914
$93,768
2021
$5,791 (−16.6%)
$35,490 + $52,423
$87,913
2020
$6,945 (−12.2%)
$34,426 + $50,852
$85,278
2019
$7,909 (+6.3%)
$47,367 + $45,867
$93,234
2018
$7,440 (+18.5%)
$44,493 + $43,084
$87,577
2017
$6,277 (−3.8%)
$44,493 + $43,084
$87,577
2016
$6,522 (−5.4%)
$42,626 + $41,276
$83,902
2015
$6,893 (+3.6%)
$40,670 + $39,382
$80,052
2013
$6,652 (+10.1%)
$45,176 + $37,480
$82,656
2012
$6,041 (+10.5%)
$47,993 + $39,817
$87,810
2011
$5,468 (+11.3%)
$51,024 + $42,331
$93,355
2010
$4,911 (+8.1%)
$54,971 + $45,606
$100,577
2008
$4,542 (−30.2%)
$58,536 + $48,564
$107,100
2007
$6,508
$57,008 + $47,296
$104,304
*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
4
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,782
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
14-13-228-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Apr 13, 1977 • 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 Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Off Street
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Dirt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 4
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Other Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 9 x 7
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 8
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 7
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 6
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 17
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement Description: None
Laundry Features: In Unit
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 6
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storms/Screens
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Other
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Wood
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Model: COTTAGE
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Flood Zone
Parcel Number: 1413227036
Lot Information
Dimensions: 214X150
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard, River Front, Water Rights, Water View, Dock
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,964.80
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Water Rights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 46
Elementary School: Prairie Grove Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 46
Middle Or Junior School: Prairie Grove Junior High School
High School District: 155
High School: Prairie Ridge High School
Location Information
Township: Nunda
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Barreville Rd to W Justen Rd. Left onto Colby Point Rd all the way to the end. Rt on Colby Drive to home on left. Mapping Apps may take you to 2320 Colby Point Rd in Error. DO NOT go to 2320 Colby Point Rd (Gray Ranch).
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,782
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 14-13-228-010
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
Prairie Ridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 101° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
McHenry, IL • 60050
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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46
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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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$312,000 – $378,000
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