Welcome home! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch home with an inviting layout, is perfect for entertaining. Featuring a spacious, flowing floor plan, it includes a cozy living room and a versatile family room with a vaulted ceiling-perfect for everyday living & entertaining. An amazing deck tucked in the back makes for a great summertime hangout! The home is on a large double lot, this property boasts ample outdoor space. The 2.5-car garage and additional shed provide plenty of room for all your tools, equipment, and hobbies. Updates include a brand-new well (2024), fridge, washer & dryer as well as a furnace and air conditioner, all replaced within the past five years. Additionally, a professionally installed drain tile system under the family room addition ensures lasting peace of mind. This thoughtfully maintained home is move-in ready. Don't miss out-schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jaycee Ochoa• RE/MAX American Dream
Bought with Vanessa Bloomer• Coldwell Banker Realty
Look no further! Sitting under the tree canopy on a double lot is this charmer! Feel the tension ease away as you pull into the drive of this inviting, low-maintenance ranch home. A flowing floor plan with both a living room and family room provide space for everyone. Keep one cozy for movie nights in and amp up the other for fun with friends and family. Updated kitchen has eat-in area, walk-in pantry plus all appliances, fridge, washer and dryer are new. Both baths are also updated. An amazing deck tucked in the back makes for a great summertime hangout! If the true 21/2 car garage isn't enough room to store your yard equipment, there is also a shed around back. The list of additional updates includes a new well, new furnace and air conditioner with a Nest thermostat, brick paver walkways in front and back and new drain tile system was installed under the family room addition. Gorgeous perennials, raspberries and a raised bed garden ready for your veggies. Don't miss this one!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08945531
Dec 11, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$116,000
$93/sq ft
Oct 12, 2015
Contingent
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Jul 15, 2015
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Jun 14, 2015
Contingent
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Jun 6, 2015
Listed (New)
$135,000
$109/sq ft
+11
Adorable 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage style ranch w/ oh-so-delightful colorful gardens on rare double-lot! Bask in the glorious sunshine or underneath the tree canopy for summer BBQ's, backyard fun & lounging. Fresh, bright Kitchen w/ updated cabinetry & sizeable eating area. Airy Family Rm w/ vaulted ceilings is ideal for curling up w/ a book or cup of coffee. Ideal for First-Time Buyers!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08651997
Jun 5, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 17, 2015
Price Changed
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Mar 16, 2015
Price Changed
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Sep 13, 2014
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Aug 15, 2014
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Jul 12, 2014
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Jun 21, 2014
Listed (New)
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Public Records
Jan 21, 2014
Sold
$24,500
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,633 (+4.9%)
$24,377 + $45,151
$69,528
2024
$4,416 (+3.8%)
$22,264 + $41,238
$63,502
2023
$4,253 (+3.4%)
$19,966 + $36,981
$56,947
2022
$4,112 (+4.8%)
$18,259 + $33,819
$52,078
2021
$3,925 (+1.1%)
$17,119 + $31,707
$48,826
2020
$3,884 (+3.1%)
$16,606 + $30,757
$47,363
2019
$3,766 (−3.4%)
$15,788 + $29,242
$45,030
2018
$3,900 (+2.2%)
$14,830 + $27,468
$42,298
2017
$3,817 (+2.1%)
$14,830 + $27,468
$42,298
2016
$3,740 (−21.3%)
$14,208 + $26,315
$40,523
2015
$4,755
$13,556 + $25,107
$38,663
Tax history for 705 W Dowell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,633 (+4.9%)
$24,377 + $45,151
$69,528
2024
$4,416 (+3.8%)
$22,264 + $41,238
$63,502
2023
$4,253 (+3.4%)
$19,966 + $36,981
$56,947
2022
$4,112 (+4.8%)
$18,259 + $33,819
$52,078
2021
$3,925 (+1.1%)
$17,119 + $31,707
$48,826
2020
$3,884 (+3.1%)
$16,606 + $30,757
$47,363
2019
$3,766 (−3.4%)
$15,788 + $29,242
$45,030
2018
$3,900 (+2.2%)
$14,830 + $27,468
$42,298
2017
$3,817 (+2.1%)
$14,830 + $27,468
$42,298
2016
$3,740 (−21.3%)
$14,208 + $26,315
$40,523
2015
$4,755
$13,556 + $25,107
$38,663
*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
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
15-17-329-030
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 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.