This stunning home is settled on private lot and is waiting for a new owner. Remodeled and ready, located in the outskirts of the City of McHenry. This 4-bedroom, 2 full baths home, has all the features you have been looking for. The large open concept kitchen / living / dining area is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen provides updated beautiful quartz countertops, white soft closing shaker cabinets and new stainless-steel appliances. The full 3-piece remodeled bathroom located on the main floor is ideal with a walk-in shower, rainfall shower head and floating vanity. Three of the four bedrooms are located on the second floor, all with new luxury vinyl plank flooring, ceiling fans and updated light fixtures. The fourth bedroom is located on the main level off the kitchen and could be perfect area for an office as it has its own exterior entrance. The basement is finished with a wood burning stove and ready for your creative ideas. The back yard provides mature trees with a private deck. A endless pool (For lap swimming or cooling off in the summer) and a covered patio make this a great space for gathering. Other features of this home include new windows throughout, new a water heater and an owned water softener. The garage is an oversized two car with a new door, new roof, and new opener. There is a shed on the property that provides ample storage for all your lawn and pool equipment. Conveniently located near rout 176 with access to shopping, dining, and other areas such as Griswold Lake, Moraine Hills State Park. This home is ready for you to call it home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tyler Lewke• Keller Williams Success Realty
Listed by Chrissy Newbold• Keller Williams Success Realty
Heavily distressed property needs extensive repairs and renovation.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Cyndi Ribolzi
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 2431 Highwood Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11204896
Oct 7, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$300,000
$154/sq ft
Sep 3, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract)
—
Aug 31, 2021
Listed (Active)
$289,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 2020
Sold
$117,500
$60/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10670858
Aug 21, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$117,500
$60/sq ft
Aug 2, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Aug 1, 2020
Price Changed
$129,900
$67/sq ft
Jul 9, 2020
Price Changed
$134,900
$69/sq ft
Jun 22, 2020
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Jun 16, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Jun 2, 2020
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
May 28, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
May 1, 2020
Price Changed
$139,000
$71/sq ft
Mar 18, 2020
Listed (New)
$149,000
$76/sq ft
+2
Are you looking to customize your dream home? Are you an investor, handyman or rehabber? Property being sold in as-is condition. Currently a 3 bed 1 bath with an addition in progress. Endless pool in a beautiful screened-in porch. Fully fenced yard! Custom Built Fireplace and Antique Wood Burning Stove! Rural dead-end street for privacy! Tons of potential here!!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10548760
Mar 18, 2020
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10526661
Oct 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,045 (+4.4%)
$15,215 + $99,633
$114,848
2024
$7,709 (+3.1%)
$13,896 + $90,997
$104,893
2023
$7,478 (+4.7%)
$12,462 + $81,604
$94,066
2022
$7,141 (+129.0%)
$11,396 + $74,626
$86,022
2021
$3,119 (+0.6%)
$10,684 + $23,344
$34,028
2020
$3,099 (−55.0%)
$10,364 + $22,644
$33,008
2019
$6,894 (−4.4%)
$9,854 + $61,597
$71,451
2018
$7,211 (+43.0%)
$9,256 + $57,859
$67,115
2017
$5,042 (−3.5%)
$9,256 + $57,859
$67,115
2016
$5,223 (−5.7%)
$8,868 + $55,431
$64,299
2015
$5,538 (+2.9%)
$8,461 + $52,887
$61,348
2013
$5,382 (+4.2%)
$8,053 + $50,332
$58,385
2012
$5,163 (+6.6%)
$8,555 + $53,471
$62,026
2011
$4,842 (+5.4%)
$9,095 + $56,848
$65,943
2010
$4,594 (+5.7%)
$9,798 + $61,245
$71,043
2008
$4,345 (+0.2%)
$10,433 + $65,217
$75,650
2007
$4,334
$10,161 + $63,515
$73,676
Tax history for 2431 Highwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,045 (+4.4%)
$15,215 + $99,633
$114,848
2024
$7,709 (+3.1%)
$13,896 + $90,997
$104,893
2023
$7,478 (+4.7%)
$12,462 + $81,604
$94,066
2022
$7,141 (+129.0%)
$11,396 + $74,626
$86,022
2021
$3,119 (+0.6%)
$10,684 + $23,344
$34,028
2020
$3,099 (−55.0%)
$10,364 + $22,644
$33,008
2019
$6,894 (−4.4%)
$9,854 + $61,597
$71,451
2018
$7,211 (+43.0%)
$9,256 + $57,859
$67,115
2017
$5,042 (−3.5%)
$9,256 + $57,859
$67,115
2016
$5,223 (−5.7%)
$8,868 + $55,431
$64,299
2015
$5,538 (+2.9%)
$8,461 + $52,887
$61,348
2013
$5,382 (+4.2%)
$8,053 + $50,332
$58,385
2012
$5,163 (+6.6%)
$8,555 + $53,471
$62,026
2011
$4,842 (+5.4%)
$9,095 + $56,848
$65,943
2010
$4,594 (+5.7%)
$9,798 + $61,245
$71,043
2008
$4,345 (+0.2%)
$10,433 + $65,217
$75,650
2007
$4,334
$10,161 + $63,515
$73,676
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,646
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
15-17-176-004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Mar 3, 2022 • Final
Building department
Electrical
Solar
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: 2.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl
Basement Sq. Ft.: 442
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Sink
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood Laminate Floors
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Above Ground Pool
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area: 396
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 396
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Split Level
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2021
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 442
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 46
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1517176004
Lot Information
Dimensions: 59X226X153X228
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,099.48
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
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
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 15
Elementary School: Edgebrook Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 15
Middle Or Junior School: Mchenry Middle School
High School District: 156
High School: Mchenry High School-Upper Campus
Location Information
Township: Nunda
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Dowell Rd west of River to Highwood Rd north to property of left
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,646
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 15-17-176-004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Edgebrook Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 4.2mi
7/10
Mchenry Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
6/10
McHenry Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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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
0.31% 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
McHenry, IL • 60051
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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67
45
49
34
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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
$356,000 – $431,000
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