Rare Fox River Waterfront Opportunity with Instant Equity This is your chance to own a solid, well-built riverfront home with incredible potential and strong bones-perfect for anyone looking to create their dream space right on the water. Structurally sound and thoughtfully updated where it counts, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.1-bath, two-story home features new cabinets (2025), a newer water heater and newer furnace, providing reliable comfort from day one. The handcrafted second floor is the showpiece of the home, designed as an expansive master suite that seamlessly transitions into an entertainment center. Complete with a copper-top wet bar and a hot tub, it's ready-made for hosting friends, relaxing after a long day, or making lasting memories with family. The main level's open flow connects an updated kitchen to the rustic dining area and cozy living room, anchored by a striking stone wood-burning fireplace. This property offers rare, built-in value: it has recently appraised for more than the asking price, giving buyers a unique opportunity to walk into significant equity from day one. Interested in bringing in even more natural light? The sellers have already done the homework-quotes for adding windows and skylights are in hand and factored into the pricing, making this an even more compelling buy. Outside, enjoy river living with your own covered boat dock and lift, plus a screened gazebo perfect for taking in sunsets and waterfront breezes. The heated, air-conditioned garage with its own bathroom adds further versatility and convenience. Whether you're an investor looking for a smart buy or a homeowner ready to customize your ideal riverfront retreat, this property is a rare find on the Fox River. Don't miss the chance to make it yours-schedule your private showing today.
New
$599,000
1423 N River Rd, McHenry, IL 60051
4beds
3,800sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$5/mo HOA
What's special
Stone wood-burning fireplaceHot tubExpansive master suiteHeated air-conditioned garageRiverfront homeNewer furnaceScreened gazebo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 11, 2025 at 05:40am
Listing courtesy of:
Moses Mukungwa 224-478-7694,
Marathon Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12411822

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 595 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 672 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X24
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X12
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Upper Level, In Unit
Features
- Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,800
- Total interior livable area: 3,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony, Boat Slip, Fire Pit
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, River Front
Lot
- Dimensions: 51X233X50X232
- Features: Water Rights, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0925301012
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Water Rights, Street Paved
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $60 annually
Location
- Region: Mchenry
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $577,914
- Annual tax amount: $16,317
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
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