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$695,000 -$30,000 (-4.14%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,030 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 hours ago
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Full Property Details for 520 Bald Knob Rd

General

  • Price: $695,000
  • Taxes: $11,098 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12278638
  • Updated: 1/30/2026
  • Added to Site: 367 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Water Rights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit

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: Holiday Hills / Johnsburg / McHenry / Lakemoor /
  • County: McHenry
  • Township: McHenry
  • Driving Directions: Bay Road and Weingart to Rolling Lane Road to Pitzen to Bald Knob.

School Information

  • School District: 12
  • Elem School District: 12
  • Midd School District: 12
  • High School District: 12
  • Elementary School: Ringwood School Primary Ctr
  • Middle School: Johnsburg Junior High School
  • High School: Johnsburg High School
  • Private School: Johnsburg High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well

Structural Information

  • Construction: Cedar
  • Exterior Const.: Cedar
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,030
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 68 x 274 x 66 x 258
  • Lot Features: Water Rights

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: Lake Front
  • Water Front View: Back of Property, Front of Property, Side(s) of Property
  • Lake Front: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1940
  • Tax Amount: $11,098
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Septic Tank

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 1017201002

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Schools serving 520 Bald Knob Rd

School Districts:McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15, McHenry Community High School District 156
NameGradesDistance
Hilltop Elementary School, McHenry, IL
2615 West Lincoln Road, McHenry, IL 60051
K-33.2 mi
Chauncey H Duker School
3711 Kane Avenue, McHenry, IL 60050
4-54.6 mi
Mchenry Middle School
2120 West Lincoln Road, McHenry, IL 60051
6-82.9 mi
Mchenry East High School
1012 North Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050
9-124.2 mi
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Price
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1/30/2026
Price Reduced
$695,000
-4.14%
MLS
1/28/2025
Listed
$725,000
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Tax History for 520 Bald Knob Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$11,393
3%
$175,526
12%
2023
$11,098
100%
$157,253
13%
2022
-100%
$139,267
7%
2021
$9,875
—
$129,696
4%
2021
$9,875
—
$124,289
5%
2019
$9,843
5%
$118,022
12%
2017
$9,338
-3%
$105,744
-6%
2018
$9,579
4%
$112,670
14%
2016
$9,247
1%
$98,826
7%
2015
$9,147
4%
$92,017
7%
2014
$8,769
2%
$85,841
-3%
2013
$8,633
3%
$88,826
-8%
2012
$8,355
—
$96,497
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