Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/08/2026
Listed
$445,900
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Property Description
Nestled in the sought-after Alta Vista subdivision, this beautifully maintained Williamsburg-style home offers the perfect blend of charm, space, and location! Lovingly cared for by longtime homeowners since 1989. This spacious home ideally located within walking distance to schools and the community pool, this home is surrounded by mature landscaping, towering trees, and peaceful natural views. The expansive all-window three-season room is truly a standout feature, offering the perfect place to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy the beauty of the backyard and natural habitat year-round. Inside, you'll find generous living spaces designed for both everyday living and entertaining, including a formal living room, dining room, and inviting family room featuring a beautiful brick fireplace with gas starter and custom built-in bookcases. The eat-in kitchen offers hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, and a large pantry for exceptional storage and functionality. More features include 2.5 bathrooms, walk-in closet, neutral paint tones, and numerous updates throughout, including furnace and central air replaced in 2021. The large finished basement provides excellent additional living space perfect for entertaining, recreation, hobbies, or a home office, along with abundant storage and workspace. A rare opportunity to own a lovingly maintained home with timeless character, beautiful surroundings, and an unbeatable location in one of Algonquin's most desirable neighborhoods!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1045 Helen Dr
General
- Price: $445,900
- Taxes: $8,995 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12642521
- Updated: 5/8/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
- Appliances: High-End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Algonquin
- County: McHenry
- Township: Algonquin
- Subdivision: Alta Vista
- Driving Directions: Algonquin Rd (62) Sandbloom - South Helen Dr - West (Right ) 1045 Helen Dr - HOME- on left side
School Information
- School District: 300
- Elem School District: 300
- Midd School District: 300
- High School District: 300
- Elementary School: Eastview Elementary School
- Middle School: Algonquin Middle School
- High School: Dundee-Crown High School
- Private School: Dundee-Crown High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Model: "Williamsburg Colonial"
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,162
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1985
Manufactured Home
- Model: "Williamsburg Colonial"
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3233
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 85 x 172 x 87 x 153
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1985
- Tax Amount: $8,995
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1934478016
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Schools
Schools serving 1045 Helen Dr
School District:Community Unit School District 300
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Eastview Elementary School, Algonquin, IL 540 Longwood Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Algonquin Middle School, Algonquin, IL 520 Longwood Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Oak Ridge School 300 Cleveland Avenue, Carpentersville, IL 60110 | 9-12 | 3.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1045 Helen Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 1045 Helen Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,995
6%
$130,991
12%
2023
$8,468
100%
$117,155
12%
2022
-100%
$104,227
7%
2021
$7,640
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$97,100
4%
2021
$7,640
6%
$93,662
4%
2019
$7,222
6%
$89,646
8%
2018
$6,845
3%
$82,814
6%
2017
$6,673
-6%
$78,016
7%
2016
$7,064
-13%
$73,172
-8%
2015
$8,137
1%
$79,630
4%
2014
$8,058
2%
$76,571
-4%
2013
$7,913
2%
$79,945
-6%
2012
$7,794
—
$85,220
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1045 Helen Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 (MLS# 12642521) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1045 Helen Drive is currently listed for $445,900 and was received on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 1045 Helen Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Algonquin? You can browse all Algonquin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.