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Property Description
Rarely does a waterfront home balance everyday practicality with this level of care, scale, & setting on private Highwood Lake. This well-maintained 5-bed/3.5-bath home offers the space, layout, & long-term usability buyers prioritize. Open-concept main level features hardwood floors throughout, strong natural light from numerous windows, & connected living, dining, & kitchen spaces designed for both daily function & entertaining. The vaulted eat-in kitchen includes granite counters, stainless appliances, breakfast bar, & direct lake views with access to an enormous full-length back deck overlooking the water. The adjacent family room adds skylights & a wood-burning fireplace, while the main-floor primary suite provides a practical long-term layout advantage with vaulted ceilings, lake views, a private bath with double sinks, jacuzzi tub, & separate shower. First-floor laundry with newer washer & dryer adds convenience, while the second level includes two additional bedrooms & a full bath. The finished lower level expands flexibility with two more bedrooms, a large family room, & substantial storage space. Additional functional upgrades include a heated garage & Leaf Filter gutter guards installed around the entire home for added ownership convenience. Outside, the property continues to deliver with direct lake frontage, a sand beach, & usable outdoor space that supports both everyday living & direct waterfront enjoyment.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 201 Tulip Cir
General
- Sold For: $595,000
- HOA FEE: $22/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $11,657 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12649378
- Added to Site: 100 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler, Radon Mitigation System
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Flood Zone (Partial)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off-Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Island Lake
- County: McHenry
- Subdivision: Highwood Lake Estates
- Driving Directions: S River Rd & W Dowell Rd E on W Dowell Rd R (S) Jordan Ln L (S) Tulip Cir to #
School Information
- School District: 15
- Midd School District: 15
- Elementary School: Edgebrook Elementary School
- Middle School: Mchenry Middle School
- High School: Mchenry East Campus
- Private School: Mchenry East Campus
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Insurance, Lake Rights
- Mgmt. Company: Highwood Lake Association
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Egress Window, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Storage Space, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Drapes, Blinds, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Pocket Door(s), 6 Panel Door(s), Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Square Feet: 2,192
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1994
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5148
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 232 x 39 x 249 x 124
- Lot Features: Water Rights, Garden, Views
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Name: HIGHWOOD LAKE
- Water Front Desc.: Beach Access, Lake Front, Waterfront
- Water Front View: Back of Property
- Lake Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $265
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1994
- Tax Amount: $11,657.02
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple with Homeowners Association
- Property ID: 1517403022
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Schools
Schools serving 201 Tulip Cir
School Districts:McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15, McHenry Community High School District 156
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Edgebrook Elementary School, McHenry, IL 701 North Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050 | K-3 | 4.7 mi |
Chauncey H Duker School 3711 Kane Avenue, McHenry, IL 60050 | 4-5 | 4.7 mi |
Mchenry Middle School 2120 West Lincoln Road, McHenry, IL 60051 | 6-8 | 4.6 mi |
Mchenry East High School 1012 North Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050 | 9-12 | 4.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 201 Tulip Cir
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/24/2026
Sold
$595,000
-0.67%
MLS
5/20/2026
Listed
$599,000
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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.
201 Tulip Circle, Island Lake, IL 60042 (MLS# 12649378) is a Single Family property that was sold at $595,000 on July 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 201 Tulip Circle? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Island Lake? You can browse all Island Lake real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

