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Property Description
Rare opportunity to own 10 picturesque acres zoned A-1, agriculture, outside Island Lake in unincorporated McHenry County. This solid brick ranch offers comfortable living space along with good outbuildings and plenty of room for animals, hobbies, or agricultural use. The main home features a fireplace in the living room and an updated kitchen with maple flooring and granite countertops. The finished basement provides additional living and recreation space, while the enclosed porch offers a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding property. A separate guest cottage provides flexible options for extended family, a caretaker, guests, or potential rental income. The property also includes a newer garage with a 12-foot overhead door, heat and A/C, 60' x 120' barn with stalls and a bathroom, 25' x 28' storage building and fenced dog run. 10 fenced acres provides an ideal setup for animals. With 10 acres, substantial outbuildings, agricultural zoning, and versatile living accommodations, this unique property offers a rare combination of space, functionality, and opportunity close to Rt. 176 and Rt. 12.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4917 Wayside Dr
General
- Price: $830,000
- Taxes: $12,020 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12780368
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Heatilator
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Dog Run, Box Stalls
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached
Location
- Area: Holiday Hills / Johnsburg / McHenry / Lakemoor / McCullom Lake / Sunnyside / Ringwood
- County: McHenry
- Township: Nunda
- Driving Directions: Roberts Rd, W on Porten, S on Wayside. Drive around to guest house, access on Little Rd.
School Information
- School District: 118
- Elem School District: 118
- Midd School District: 118
- High School District: 118
- Elementary School: Cotton Creek School
- Middle School: Matthews Middle School
- High School: Wauconda Community High School
- Private School: Wauconda Community High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,959
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1978
Manufactured Home
- Model: Ranch
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop, Barn(s), Dog Kennel, Outbuilding, RV/Boat Storage, Second Garage, Second Residence, Shed(s), Stable(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 10.41
- Lot Size Range: 10 or More Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 453459
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Level, Pasture
- Potential Use: Horses
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: Paddocks
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1978
- Tax Amount: $12,020
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Documents Avail.: Aerial Map, Soil Map, Tax Bill, Topographic Maps, Plat, Flood Map
- Property ID: 1529376024
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Schools
Schools serving 4917 Wayside Dr
School District:Wauconda Community Unit School District 118
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cotton Creek School 545 Newport Court, Island Lake, IL 60042 | K-5 | 1.4 mi |
Matthews Middle School PO Box 920, Island Lake, IL 60042 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
Wauconda High School 555 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 | 9-12 | 3.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Tax History
Tax History for 4917 Wayside Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$27
-4%
$373
4%
2023
$28
100%
$359
4%
2022
-100%
$346
4%
2021
$32
—
$334
3%
2021
$32
3%
$323
3%
2019
$31
3%
$314
3%
2018
$30
—
$305
2%
2017
$30
-92%
$298
-92%
2016
$395
-5%
$3,841
—
2015
$416
-1%
$3,835
—
2014
$421
—
$3,830
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4917 Wayside Drive, McHenry, IL 60051 (MLS# 12780368) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 4917 Wayside Drive is currently listed for $830,000 and was received on October 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 4917 Wayside Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in McHenry? You can browse all McHenry real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
