Move-in ready home for sale in McHenry, IL with timeless character, modern updates, a large fenced backyard, and an unbeatable location just blocks from downtown McHenry, the McHenry Riverwalk, Veterans Park, restaurants, shopping, waterfront dining, and community events. This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath McHenry home blends historic charm with today's most sought-after features. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors, rich natural cherry wood trim, and a welcoming gas fireplace. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, a center island, newer stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, and heated floors that make every morning more enjoyable. A large picture window fills the kitchen with natural light while overlooking the flagstone patio and spacious backyard. The formal dining room is perfect for family meals, while French doors open to a cozy sunroom. A dedicated home office offers the ideal space for remote work or study. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled full bath with a walk-in shower and soaking tub. The walk-up attic provides convenient storage, while the full basement offers exceptional flexibility with a carpeted recreation room, workshop, full bath, and abundant storage space. Step outside to your private backyard retreat featuring a flagstone patio, peaceful water garden, and plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, children, and pets. The fully fenced yard and new storage shed add even more functionality. The low-maintenance brick and vinyl exterior, along with a newer roof, make this home truly move-in ready. Enjoy everything that makes McHenry real estate so desirable. You're just three blocks from Veterans Park, home to playgrounds, the weekly farmers market, and summer concerts, and only four blocks from the McHenry Riverwalk, boat docks, waterfront restaurants, and the Fox River lifestyle that attracts buyers to homes for sale in McHenry, IL. Lovingly cared for by the same family for more than 20 years, this exceptional home is ready for its next chapter. The sellers are motivated and have decided it's time to downsize, creating a wonderful opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in one of McHenry's most desirable and walkable neighborhoods.
— the listing agent’s description
The home
4 beds
2.5 baths
2,103 sqft
Built in 1927
0.43-acre lot
2-car garage
Detached Single
Traditional
What it’ll cost
$185 / sqft
$6,924 taxes / yr
No HOA
Listed $450,000
Now $389,000
86 days on dwello
Estimated monthly payment
$2,758/mo
Principal & interest$2,068
Property taxes$577
Homeowners insurance$113
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