This home's estimate is 1.6% lower than the average sale price ($269K) of 6 comparable homes.
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527 W Dowell Rd, McHenry, IL 60051
About this home
THIS CHARMING 2 BEDROOM PLUS DEN, ALL BRICK HOUSE IS FRESH AND UPDATED! FULLY REHABBED TOP TO BOTTOM. NEW ROOF, BATHROOMS, RECENT KITCHEN AND WINDOWS. ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS BROUGHT BACK THEIR FULL SPLENDOR. PLENTY OF YARD SPACE WITH MATURE LANDSCAPE, A DECK FOR SUMMER ENTERTAINING, THERE IS ALSO ROOM TO ADD ADDITIONAL PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE HOME, AND SO MUCH MORE! PACK UP THE TRUCK, HOME IS MOVE-IN READY!
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Sale history for 527 W Dowell Rd
$146/sq ft
$152/sq ft
$161/sq ft
$64/sq ft
Tax history for 527 W Dowell Rd
*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
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.Include but are not limited to:
- Agriculture
- Equestrian facility
- Housing-Single unit
- Public service
- Educational/school
- Fire house
- Police station
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # Of Cars: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Detached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 2
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 2
- Room Information
- Room Type: Den
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 15 x 6
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
- Window Treatments: None
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Additional Rooms Information
- Attic: Full,Unfinished
- Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
- Basement: Full, Walkout
- Basement Description: Partially Finished,Exterior Access
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
- # of Rooms: 6
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Water-Softener Owned, Sump Pump
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Deck
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Brick
- Age: 51-60 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1 Story
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): Yes
- Parcel Number: 1517330011
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 148X60
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,889.62
- Tax Year: 2014
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: FHA
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewer: Septic-Private
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 15
- Middle Or Junior School District: 15
- High School District: 156
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: GRISWOLD LAKE HILLS
- Township: NUNDA
- Corporate Limits: MCHENRY
- Directions: RT 176 W OF RT 12, N ON RIVER RD, E DOWELL TO HOME
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 856
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 8,373 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1959
- Year Renovated: —
- County: McHenry County
- APN: 15-17-330-011
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing, Immediate
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 4.3mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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.
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4 Beds | - Baths | 2216 Sq. Ft. | $410,308 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1242 Sq. Ft. | $315,264 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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2 Beds | 1 Baths | 1092 Sq. Ft. | $266,253 |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1850 Sq. Ft. | $344,180 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 950 Sq. Ft. | $169,695 |
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2703 Sq. Ft. | $417,494 |
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