Why rent when you can own this quaint cottage within walking distance of Silver Lake. Open floor plan with 2 sizeable bedrooms and a full bath. Nice sized enclosed porch to enjoy your morning coffee and a generously sized bonus room great for an office. Tons of windows letting in lots of natural light. Brand new carpet in the bedrooms and living room. Hardwood floors in the kitchen, dining and bonus area. Freshly painted throughout. Back patio is perfect for entertaining. Detached 2 car garage. Large fenced lot with tons of perennials. Short walk to Silver Lake, beaches, kayaking, winter skating and a great sledding hill as well as many nearby forest preserves and minutes to the Fox River. Highly rated Prairie Grove schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Kowalski• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Open floor plan, huge dining area, hardwood flrs, 3-season room, 2-car garage. Close to everything! Wide driveway with tons of room. Fannie Mae HomePath property; approved for HomePath Renovation Mort. Financing. Purchase for as little as 5% down.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07915625
Apr 24, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 2, 2012
Price Changed (Reactivated)
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Apr 2, 2012
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Feb 12, 2012
Contingent
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Oct 2, 2011
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07425757
Oct 1, 2011
Listing Removed
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Sep 7, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Sep 7, 2011
Relisted (Back On Market)
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Sep 7, 2011
Listing Removed
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Aug 2, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Jun 29, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Jun 20, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Apr 8, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Dec 5, 2010
Price Changed (Reactivated)
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Dec 5, 2010
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Sep 27, 2010
Contingent
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Aug 25, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Jul 7, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Mar 23, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Mar 7, 2010
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Mar 4, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jan 26, 2010
Listed (New)
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Public Records
Jul 7, 2006
Sold
$159,000
$153/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 2003
Sold
$137,000
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 11, 2001
Sold
$130,000
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 1999
Sold
$100,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,501 (+6.7%)
$19,260 + $52,491
$71,751
2024
$4,217 (+4.6%)
$17,591 + $47,941
$65,532
2023
$4,030 (−23.6%)
$15,775 + $42,993
$58,768
2022
$5,275 (+5.5%)
$16,828 + $38,058
$54,886
2021
$4,999 (+1.3%)
$15,777 + $35,682
$51,459
2020
$4,936 (+2.0%)
$15,304 + $34,612
$49,916
2019
$4,837 (+16.3%)
$14,550 + $32,907
$47,457
2018
$4,160 (+1.7%)
$8,754 + $31,470
$40,224
2017
$4,091 (+0.7%)
$8,754 + $31,470
$40,224
2016
$4,061 (+1.0%)
$8,387 + $30,149
$38,536
2015
$4,021 (+21.7%)
$8,002 + $28,765
$36,767
2013
$3,304 (−11.2%)
$7,615 + $27,657
$35,272
2012
$3,722 (+4.2%)
$12,640 + $29,382
$42,022
2011
$3,571 (+0.6%)
$13,438 + $31,238
$44,676
2010
$3,550 (+4.7%)
$14,477 + $33,654
$48,131
2008
$3,392 (+5.3%)
$15,416 + $35,836
$51,252
2007
$3,221
$15,014 + $34,901
$49,915
Tax history for 15 Hickory Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,501 (+6.7%)
$19,260 + $52,491
$71,751
2024
$4,217 (+4.6%)
$17,591 + $47,941
$65,532
2023
$4,030 (−23.6%)
$15,775 + $42,993
$58,768
2022
$5,275 (+5.5%)
$16,828 + $38,058
$54,886
2021
$4,999 (+1.3%)
$15,777 + $35,682
$51,459
2020
$4,936 (+2.0%)
$15,304 + $34,612
$49,916
2019
$4,837 (+16.3%)
$14,550 + $32,907
$47,457
2018
$4,160 (+1.7%)
$8,754 + $31,470
$40,224
2017
$4,091 (+0.7%)
$8,754 + $31,470
$40,224
2016
$4,061 (+1.0%)
$8,387 + $30,149
$38,536
2015
$4,021 (+21.7%)
$8,002 + $28,765
$36,767
2013
$3,304 (−11.2%)
$7,615 + $27,657
$35,272
2012
$3,722 (+4.2%)
$12,640 + $29,382
$42,022
2011
$3,571 (+0.6%)
$13,438 + $31,238
$44,676
2010
$3,550 (+4.7%)
$14,477 + $33,654
$48,131
2008
$3,392 (+5.3%)
$15,416 + $35,836
$51,252
2007
$3,221
$15,014 + $34,901
$49,915
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
954
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
14-36-481-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 6
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Galley
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement Description: Crawl
Laundry Features: In Unit
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1436481005
Lot Information
Dimensions: 60 X 120
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Water Rights, Mature Trees
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,935.80
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
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
Subdivision Name: Oakwood Hills
Township: Nunda
Corporate Limits: Oakwood Hills
Directions: Route 14 to Silver Lake to Woodland to Hickory
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 954
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 14-36-481-005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Prairie Ridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Oakwood Hills, IL • 60013
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$233,000 – $283,000
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