This Quaint Cottage in Wonder Lake is ready for your finishing touches. Large fenced back yard and oversized 2 car garage give you plenty of storage, this property is located A short block and a half from Wonder Lake. Cold AC is one year old, the fence is 3 years old, along with the retaining wall. Appliances are 6 years old, some windows have been replaced along with the sump pumps. The front door and garage door paneling have also been replaced. This property has much of the work already completed including updated electrical and a reinforced foundation, but will not qualify for FHA financing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Jason Peterie• Stateline Dream Homes Inc
Wonder Lake // Shore Hills // 2 Bedroom // 1 Bathroom // Living Room with Hardwood & Ceiling Fan // Kitchen with Vaulted Ceiling // Dining Room with Patio Door To Rear Deck // Master Bedroom with Loft // 2nd Bedroom with Vaulted Ceiling & Ceiling Fan // Utility Room with Washer & Dryer // 2.5-Car Detached Garage on Circle Driveway // Ask About FHA $100 Down Payment Program // See Overbidding Rules
Public Records
Oct 17, 1997
Sold
$79,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1983
Sold
$37,900
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,099 (+4.2%)
$9,326 + $46,337
$55,663
2024
$3,932 (+2.2%)
$8,557 + $42,515
$51,072
2023
$3,847 (+171.2%)
$7,666 + $38,089
$45,755
2022
$1,418 (+4.3%)
$7,112 + $8,634
$15,746
2021
$1,360 (+79.5%)
$6,623 + $8,041
$14,664
2020
$758 (+5.6%)
$6,347 + $7,706
$14,053
2019
$718 (+20.7%)
$6,027 + $7,317
$13,344
2018
$595
$5,231 + $6,350
$11,581
2017
$594 (−5.4%)
$5,231 + $6,350
$11,581
2016
$628 (−12.7%)
$4,909 + $5,960
$10,869
2015
$719 (−1.9%)
$4,588 + $5,570
$10,158
2013
$733 (−73.0%)
$4,517 + $5,483
$10,000
2012
$2,719 (+2.7%)
$4,907 + $22,988
$27,895
2011
$2,648 (−9.8%)
$5,347 + $25,047
$30,394
2010
$2,937 (+7.2%)
$8,177 + $29,752
$37,929
2008
$2,741 (−7.1%)
$8,810 + $32,053
$40,863
2007
$2,952
$15,983 + $31,492
$47,475
Tax history for 7608 Orchard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,099 (+4.2%)
$9,326 + $46,337
$55,663
2024
$3,932 (+2.2%)
$8,557 + $42,515
$51,072
2023
$3,847 (+171.2%)
$7,666 + $38,089
$45,755
2022
$1,418 (+4.3%)
$7,112 + $8,634
$15,746
2021
$1,360 (+79.5%)
$6,623 + $8,041
$14,664
2020
$758 (+5.6%)
$6,347 + $7,706
$14,053
2019
$718 (+20.7%)
$6,027 + $7,317
$13,344
2018
$595
$5,231 + $6,350
$11,581
2017
$594 (−5.4%)
$5,231 + $6,350
$11,581
2016
$628 (−12.7%)
$4,909 + $5,960
$10,869
2015
$719 (−1.9%)
$4,588 + $5,570
$10,158
2013
$733 (−73.0%)
$4,517 + $5,483
$10,000
2012
$2,719 (+2.7%)
$4,907 + $22,988
$27,895
2011
$2,648 (−9.8%)
$5,347 + $25,047
$30,394
2010
$2,937 (+7.2%)
$8,177 + $29,752
$37,929
2008
$2,741 (−7.1%)
$8,810 + $32,053
$40,863
2007
$2,952
$15,983 + $31,492
$47,475
*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
8,540 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
640
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
09-18-328-007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 6
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 8X15
On Main Level
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 8X7
On Main Level
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 10X15
On Main Level
Kitchen Information
Size: 9X8
On Main Level
Additional Rooms Information
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 81-90 Years
Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Lot Information
Dimensions: 10019
Less Than .25 Acre
Fenced Yard
Property Information
# of Rooms: 4
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 640
Lower Sq. Ft.: 0
Basement Sq. Ft.: 640
Unfinished Basement Sq. Ft.: 640
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 0
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 0
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 640
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 640
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1280
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 0918328007
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $656.36
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Well (Private)
Septic (Private)
Circuit Breakers
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Assessments/Association Dues: $100
Frequency: Annual
Assessment Includes: Includes Lake Rights
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
Township: McHenry
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: West on 120, North on Wonder Lake rd to Orchard
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 640
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,540 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 09-18-328-007
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Harrison Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
McHenry Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
47
48
35
34
20
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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
$188,000 – $227,000
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