26008 Helen Road, Garden Prairie, IL 61038 - Photo 1

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$300,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,450 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Escape the hustle. Embrace peace. Tucked away in the quiet Beh Lake Estates, this 4-bed, 2-bath home sits on a spacious 0.75-acre lot surrounded by nature. Enjoy the calm of rural living-with private lake access for fishing, kayaking, and non-motorized boating-while being just minutes from I-90 for a quick work commute or quick trips to Chicago & nearby suburbs. Families love this area for its community feel and the sought-after Riley School District (K-8). Kids grow up here knowing their neighbors, not just passing them by. Think small-town values with big-time convenience. Fresh air, wide open space, and a close-knit neighborhood-all within reach of the city. Schedule your showing today. Homes like this don't last long.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 26008 Helen Rd

General

Sold For: $300,000
HOA FEE: $17/month
HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
Taxes: $3,418 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12423549
Added to Site: 184 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

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: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Garden Prarie
County: McHenry
Subdivision: Beh Lake Estates
Driving Directions: East on Rt 20 to Garden Praire. Left on Garden Praire Rd. Right on Mary Rd. Left on Helen Rd.

School Information

School District: 18
Midd School District: 18
High School: Marengo High School
Private School: Marengo High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: Lake Rights

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard

Utilities

Water: Well

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
Square Feet: 1,450
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1964
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 193 x 170

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $200
Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1964
Tax Amount: $3,418.46
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 1618303007

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Sold by RE/MAX Connections II

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Schools

Schools serving 26008 Helen Rd

School Districts:Riley Community Consolidated School District 18, Marengo Community High School District 154

Name	Grades	Distance
Riley Community Cons School 9406 Riley Road, Marengo, IL 60152	K-8	3.7 mi
Marengo High School 110 Franks Road, Marengo, IL 60152	9-12	6.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 26008 Helen Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/30/2025

Sold

$300,000

0.03%

MLS

7/17/2025

Listed

$299,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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26008 Helen Road, Garden Prairie, IL 61038 (MLS# 12423549) is a Single Family property that was sold at $300,000 on September 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 26008 Helen Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Garden Prairie? You can browse all Garden Prairie real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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