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Wonder Lake,IL 60097
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,534 sqft
Price per Sqft $167
MLS Listing ID 12153037
Style Farmhouse
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $8,814
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 4.600 Acres
Lot Dimensions 330X660
Property Description
Welcome to this charming 3-story farmhouse nestled on 4.6 acres of picturesque land, featuring a classic Sears Catalog barn-an ideal canvas for a modern homestead. This inviting home boasts a spacious layout across three finished levels, offering 6 bedrooms and 2.1 baths. Enjoy a sunny library, a formal dining room, a formal parlor, powder room, & a beautiful stone fireplace in the living room. Recessed lighting & a large country kitchen with a walk-in pantry add to the appeal. 4 spacious bedrooms & a full bath plus 2 linen closets are on the second floor which also has 7 ft ceilings. The third floor is a versatile space, potentially transformed into a private primary suite complete with its own bath, a walk-through closet, & breathtaking views of the property. The expansive barn is structurally sound & serves as a garage, workshop, storage & an area that could be for livestock. A stream meanders through the property, dividing the back wooded area with existing trails, perfect for exploration. Zoned A-1 (Agricultural), this property allows for horses or other livestock. Recent updates include a new roof, gutters & downspouts on both the home & barn (2022), upgraded electric service in the barn (2020), resurfaced deck with structural repairs and a new ramp, & natural gas grill hookup (2019). Interior improvements include new paint on most of the first and second floors (2018/2019), beadboard panels in the master bedroom (2018), refinished original wood floors (2018), a new water pressure tank (2022), high efficiency furnace, central humidifier, water heater, & water softener (2019). Partial estate fencing (2020) is present on the front and east side of the yard. **Please note that the home and all personal property are being sold as-is. This property is not eligible for FHA or VA financing. AGENT RELATED SELLER** While it may require some updates, with your vision and effort, it has the potential to become the hobby farm of your dreams.
Location
State IL
County Mchenry
Area Wonder Lake
Rooms
Basement Partial
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors,Solar Tubes/Light Tubes,First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Laundry,First Floor Full Bath,Walk-In Closet(s),Pantry
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air,Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Gas Starter,Free Standing
Equipment Humidifier,Water-Softener Owned,CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Fan-Whole House,Sump Pump,Water Heater-Gas
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Water Softener Owned
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck,Patio,Workshop
Garage Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Waterfront false
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Horses Allowed,Stream(s),Wooded
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Sewer Septic-Private
Water Private Well
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Greenwood Elementary School
Middle Schools Northwood Middle School
High Schools Woodstock North High School
School District 200 ,200, 200
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None