Country home on 3+ acres. Horses allowed & bridle path at the back of the property. Not your typical Cape Cod. 2nd Story "Bump Out" makes the home bigger than most. 2-Story foyer, living room with a wood burning stove insert within the fireplace (can be converted back to wood burning fireplace with a gas starter). 2-Master suites (1 on each floor) each with full bathrooms. Office on the 2nd floor originally designed as a 4th bedroom (with a 5th possible in the basement). The kitchen offers Amish style cabinets, center island, recipe desk & eat-in area. Open floor plan between the kitchen & Family room (with a vaulted, box beamed ceiling). 3-Season room leads to a concrete patio. Finished basement with a half bathroom, recreation area & efficiency kitchen. The professionally landscaped property is accented with many large pine trees, some fruit trees and several raised flower beds. Home also features an unfinished bonus room above the garage (access through the garage). The 3-Car garage is insulated, dry walled & has newer garage doors. Separate "out building" is allowed. Roof is 2-years old and exterior has recently been repainted. A full list of features & upgrades are available upon request.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
3.05 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Christopher Bartnick• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
well maintained home, walk into large entry way, first floor master suite, dining and living room. Sunken family room off of eat in kitchen. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, one as a 2nd master suite. Full finished basement.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
* * SOLD WHILE PROCESSING * * . Country home on 3+ acres. Horses allowed & bridle path at the back of the property. Not your typical Cape Cod. 2nd Story "Bump Out" makes the home bigger than most. 2-Story foyer, living room with a gas fireplace & 2-Master suites (1 on each floor) each with updated full bathrooms. The kitchen offers Amish style cabinets, center island, recipe desk & eat-in area. Open floor plan between the kitchen & Family room (with a vaulted, box beamed ceiling). 3-Season room leads to a concrete patio. Finished basement with bathroom, office, recreation area & efficiency kitchen. The professionally landscaped property is accented with many large pine trees. Home also features an unfinished bonus room above the garage (access through the garage). The 3-Car garage is insulated, dry walled & has new garage doors. Separate "out building" is allowed. Full list of features & updates available.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10162502
Jan 2, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jan 2, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jan 2, 2019
Listed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09991856
Nov 14, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jun 20, 2018
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09899459
Jun 20, 2018
Listing Removed
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Mar 28, 2018
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09620100
Oct 29, 2017
Listing Removed
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May 8, 2017
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09234557
Nov 3, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Aug 30, 2016
Contingent
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May 23, 2016
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08042056
Sep 14, 2012
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$285,000
$97/sq ft
Jul 11, 2012
Contingent
—
Apr 13, 2012
Listed (New)
$329,900
$112/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07808313
Apr 12, 2012
Listing Removed
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Sep 1, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
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Jul 18, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Jul 12, 2011
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Jul 1, 2011
Listing Removed
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May 16, 2011
Listed (New)
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Public Records
Jul 13, 1989
Sold
$222,330
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1983
Sold
$27,500
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,264 (+5.3%)
$43,191 + $148,973
$192,164
2024
$12,596 (+3.3%)
$39,447 + $136,061
$175,508
2023
$12,193 (+24.0%)
$35,375 + $122,017
$157,392
2022
$9,836 (+4.5%)
$32,350 + $89,840
$122,190
2021
$9,409 (−3.9%)
$30,330 + $84,230
$114,560
2020
$9,788 (−2.1%)
$29,421 + $80,820
$110,241
2019
$10,002 (−21.0%)
$44,244 + $65,422
$109,666
2018
$12,661 (+1.7%)
$41,559 + $82,287
$123,846
2017
$12,454 (+1.4%)
$41,559 + $82,287
$123,846
2016
$12,278 (+0.9%)
$39,815 + $78,834
$118,649
2015
$12,168 (−2.7%)
$37,988 + $75,216
$113,204
2013
$12,502 (+11.2%)
$36,153 + $79,907
$116,060
2012
$11,241 (+8.0%)
$38,407 + $81,942
$120,349
2011
$10,406 (+4.2%)
$40,832 + $87,117
$127,949
2010
$9,982 (+6.9%)
$43,990 + $93,856
$137,846
2008
$9,334 (−13.6%)
$46,843 + $99,943
$146,786
2007
$10,807
$45,620 + $134,125
$179,745
Tax history for 7904 E Swarthmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,264 (+5.3%)
$43,191 + $148,973
$192,164
2024
$12,596 (+3.3%)
$39,447 + $136,061
$175,508
2023
$12,193 (+24.0%)
$35,375 + $122,017
$157,392
2022
$9,836 (+4.5%)
$32,350 + $89,840
$122,190
2021
$9,409 (−3.9%)
$30,330 + $84,230
$114,560
2020
$9,788 (−2.1%)
$29,421 + $80,820
$110,241
2019
$10,002 (−21.0%)
$44,244 + $65,422
$109,666
2018
$12,661 (+1.7%)
$41,559 + $82,287
$123,846
2017
$12,454 (+1.4%)
$41,559 + $82,287
$123,846
2016
$12,278 (+0.9%)
$39,815 + $78,834
$118,649
2015
$12,168 (−2.7%)
$37,988 + $75,216
$113,204
2013
$12,502 (+11.2%)
$36,153 + $79,907
$116,060
2012
$11,241 (+8.0%)
$38,407 + $81,942
$120,349
2011
$10,406 (+4.2%)
$40,832 + $87,117
$127,949
2010
$9,982 (+6.9%)
$43,990 + $93,856
$137,846
2008
$9,334 (−13.6%)
$46,843 + $99,943
$146,786
2007
$10,807
$45,620 + $134,125
$179,745
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.05 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,913
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
14-06-101-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
E3
Estate District
The intent of the E-3 Estate District is to accommodate single-family residences on a minimum of 3 acres that, due to topography and location, are well suited for single-family use. The E-3 District is intended to be located in close proximity to municipalities or historic town centers where infrastructure and services are readily accessible, to encourage the compact and contiguous development policy of the 2030 Plan, and shall take into consideration the densities of the adjacent municipality.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Aug 21, 2020 • Final
Residential accessory structure
ADU
Oct 16, 2019 • Final
Residential swimming pool or hot tub
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)