OFF MARKET

Off market may 2021 for $150K

$240,290

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,234/mo

•

889

sq ft

7520 Backbay Rd, Wonder Lake, IL 60097

About this home

Looking for the perfect house or vacation home by the Lake? Then look no further than this beautifully updated 889 sq foot 2-bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 1.5 story home with awesome views of Wonder Lake!!! Whether this is your first home, vacation home or you are downsizing you will enjoy having Lake rights year-round. Home has been freshly painted inside and out and features new LVP vinyl plank flooring and carpet so all you have to do is move in and enjoy!!! Generous sized eat in kitchen with plenty of cabinet and countertop space opens directly into the sunlit living room offering flexibility for today's lifestyles and family living arrangements. On the main level there is a 1st floor bedroom and a full bath as well as laundry so you do not want to deal with stairs!!! Natural sunlight floods the upstairs master bedroom through adjustable skylights, highlighting the custom built-in dresser and cabinets where you will be able to easily keep your personal effects. Private master bath will allow you to relax in your jetted tub after a long day at the beach. .. or office. Mornings will definitely be less hectic with having two full baths!!! Park your boat/RV/sleds etc. on the side apron of the heated 2 car garage that features exceptional storage for all your toys, tools and equipment!!! Yard has been professionally landscaped and features numerous mature oak trees. A brick paver walkway and circular brick paver sitting area for your patio furniture offers idyllic views of Wonder Lake. Big ticket items like the furnace and roof were replaced 4 years ago to save you money. You will love the peace and serenity this neighborhood offers with Wonder Lake beach and Lookout Point Park minutes away from your doorstep. Enjoy year-round recreational opportunities on the 830 Acre Wonder Lake. Great for fishing, swimming, kayaking, water skiing, and boating. Great investment property with low property taxes. This one will not last long!!! Schedule your showing today. .. this home is a must see!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

8,481 sq ftLot Size

$270Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Richard O'Connor • Realty Executives Cornerstone

Listed by Lawrence Lang • Realty Executives Cornerstone

Bought with Thomas Gancer • RE/MAX Excels

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11032780

Redfin Estimate

$240,290

$90K since sold in May 2021$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 24.7% lower than the average sale price ($319K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$566,108
A
2 beds2 baths1,647 sq ft
3923 E Lake Shore Dr, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$215,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,002 sq ft
4311 E Wonder Lake Rd, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$280,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,144 sq ft
4519 W Shore Dr, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$215,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths900 sq ft
7205 Macarthur Ave, Wonder Lake, IL 60097

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$1,930/mo

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Market trends in 60097, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$315K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

70d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 3PM
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3118 Edgewood Dr, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
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5104 E Lake Shore Dr, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
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6323 Aspen Ln, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
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4 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
5817 Wonder Woods Dr, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
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Sale history for 7520 Backbay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,701 (+5.7%)

$8,113 + $50,148

$58,261

2024

$3,500 (+4.3%)

$7,444 + $46,012

$53,456

2023

$3,354 (+56.7%)

$6,669 + $41,222

$47,891

2022

$2,140 (+6.3%)

$6,187 + $23,575

$29,762

2021

$2,014 (+4.1%)

$5,762 + $21,955

$27,717

2020

$1,935 (+3.0%)

$5,522 + $21,040

$26,562

2019

$1,879 (+11.0%)

$5,244 + $19,979

$25,223

2018

$1,693 (+4.1%)

$4,551 + $17,339

$21,890

2017

$1,626 (+4.2%)

$4,551 + $17,339

$21,890

2016

$1,561 (−2.9%)

$4,271 + $16,273

$20,544

2015

$1,608 (−28.8%)

$3,992 + $15,208

$19,200

2013

$2,260 (−0.7%)

$3,930 + $18,441

$22,371

2012

$2,276 (+2.3%)

$4,269 + $20,034

$24,303

2011

$2,225 (−40.6%)

$4,651 + $21,828

$26,479

2010

$3,747 (+7.3%)

$14,669 + $32,114

$46,783

2008

$3,491 (+12.8%)

$15,804 + $34,598

$50,402

2007

$3,093

$15,527 + $33,991

$49,518

Tax history for 7520 Backbay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,701 (+5.7%)

$8,113 + $50,148

$58,261

2024

$3,500 (+4.3%)

$7,444 + $46,012

$53,456

2023

$3,354 (+56.7%)

$6,669 + $41,222

$47,891

2022

$2,140 (+6.3%)

$6,187 + $23,575

$29,762

2021

$2,014 (+4.1%)

$5,762 + $21,955

$27,717

2020

$1,935 (+3.0%)

$5,522 + $21,040

$26,562

2019

$1,879 (+11.0%)

$5,244 + $19,979

$25,223

2018

$1,693 (+4.1%)

$4,551 + $17,339

$21,890

2017

$1,626 (+4.2%)

$4,551 + $17,339

$21,890

2016

$1,561 (−2.9%)

$4,271 + $16,273

$20,544

2015

$1,608 (−28.8%)

$3,992 + $15,208

$19,200

2013

$2,260 (−0.7%)

$3,930 + $18,441

$22,371

2012

$2,276 (+2.3%)

$4,269 + $20,034

$24,303

2011

$2,225 (−40.6%)

$4,651 + $21,828

$26,479

2010

$3,747 (+7.3%)

$14,669 + $32,114

$46,783

2008

$3,491 (+12.8%)

$15,804 + $34,598

$50,402

2007

$3,093

$15,527 + $33,991

$49,518

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,481

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

889

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

McHenry County

APN

09-07-204-004

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

$252 /month

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), Heated Garage
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 11X09
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath
Whirlpool

Living Room Information
Size: 22X11
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Window Blinds

Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room

Kitchen Information
Size: 12X10
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Laundry Room Information
Size: 05X03
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Foyer
Crawl Space

Additional Room #1 Information
Foyer
Size: 06X06
On Main Level
Wood Laminate Flooring
Window Blinds

Equipment
Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Water Softener (Owned), Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Wood Laminate Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 81-90 Years
Cedar Exterior, Clad Trim
Pillar Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storm/Screen Windows

Lot Information
Dimensions: 180 X 37 X 107 X 145
Less Than .25 Acre
Corner, Irregular, Professionally Landscaped, Water Rights, Water View, Mature Trees

Property Information
# of Rooms: 4
Ownership: Fee Simple with HOA
Main Sq. Ft.: 664
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 225
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 889
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 889
Rural (Y/N): N
Model: CAPE COD
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 0907204004

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $1,879.18
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: T
Finance Code: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Well (Private)
Septic (Private)
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Location

Community Information
Park/Playground, Pond/Lake, Water Rights, Paved Street

Homeowners Association Information
Assessments/Association Dues: $252
Frequency: Annual
Assessment Includes: Lake Rights, Other Benefits (See Remarks)

School Information
Elementary School: Harrison Elementary School
Elementary School District: 36
Junior High: Harrison Elementary School
Junior High District: 36
High School: Mchenry High School-West Campus
High School District: 156

Location Information
Subdivision: Lookout Point
Township: McHenry
Corporate Limits: Wonder Lake
Directions: MCCULLOM LAKE TO E WONDERLAKE N TO SALEM W TO HILLTOP TO BACKBAY RD

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 889
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,481 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2021
County: McHenry County
APN: 09-07-204-004
HOA Dues: $252/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 26, 2022

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Harrison Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

McHenry Community High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi

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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

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Wonder Lake, IL • 60097

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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

$229,000 – $277,000

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Home values near 7520 Backbay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7511 Backbay Road, Wonder Lake, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$221,413
7419 Cambridge Road, Wonder Lake, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 4100 Sq. Ft.	$454,279

Address	Redfin Estimate
7517 Backbay Road, Wonder Lake, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2104 Sq. Ft.	$267,067
4925 E Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 2283 Sq. Ft.	$377,409

Address	Redfin Estimate
4929 E Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$871,294
4927 E Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$446,274

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