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6 BD

2.5 BA

2,534 SqFt

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8304 Howe Road Wonder Lake, IL 60097

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Sharie Jackson

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

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

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

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck, Patio, Workshop

Garage Detached

Garage Spaces 2.0

Waterfront false

View Y/N true

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Horses Allowed, Stream(s), Wooded

Story 3 Stories

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

Listed by Emily Ruhnke • RE/MAX Plaza

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Sharie Jackson

Realtor | License ID: 475.180534

+1(708) 231-8901

Sharie Jackson

8304 Howe Road Wonder Lake, IL 60097

Sharie Jackson

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