Residential Land with Home for Sale in Wonder Lake, Illinois
8304 Howe Rd Wonder Lake, IL 60097
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.
Directions
RT 31 TO BARNARD MILL RD TO HOWE TO PROPERTY
Property details
- County
- McHenry County
- Community
- Wonder Lake
- School District
- 200
- Elevation
- 830 feet
- MLS Number
- MRED 12153037
- Date Posted
Parcels
- 0801200021
Property taxes
- 2023
- $8,815
Resources
Detailed attributes
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Structure
- Stories
- 3
- Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air
Exterior
- Parking Spots
- 2
- Parking
- Garage
- Features
- Deck, Patio, Workshop
Interior
- Room Count
- 13
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 5, Great Room, Library
- Floors
- Hardwood, Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Softener Water
- Features
- First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, First Floor Laundry, Hardwood Floors, Pantry, Solar Tubes/Light Tubes, Walk-In Closet(s)
Nearby schools
Name | Level | District | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Greenwood Elementary School | Elementary | 200 | — |
Northwood Middle School | Middle | 200 | — |
Woodstock North High School | High | 200 | — |
Listing history
Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 25, 2024 | Price drop | $424,900 | $15,000 -3.4% | MRED |
Oct 2, 2024 | New listing | $439,900 | — | MRED |