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  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,200 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Welcome to your private oasis on the Fox River. This fully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 2,200 square feet of single-level living on a .56-acre lot with nearly 100 feet of private river frontage and direct access to the Chain O'Lakes. The home underwent a top-to-bottom renovation, taking it down to the studs, with updates to drywall, hardwood flooring, electrical, plumbing, and high-end finishes throughout. The gourmet kitchen features travertine floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a gas range, opening to a dining area with a wet bar and wine cooler. The living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space. The primary suite offers a spa-like bath with double vanities, a separate shower, whirlpool tub, and heated floors, which are also featured in the second bathroom. The home is equipped with a $50,000 Control4 whole-home audio system, including integrated, ceiling-mounted home theater and individual room controls. Outdoor living is exceptional, highlighted by an approximately $100,000 Unilock paver patio with a 500,000 BTU natural gas fire pit and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. Features include a Twin Eagles grill, stainless griddle, infrared burner, warming drawer, outdoor refrigerator and sink, Traeger grill, and a handcrafted Italian Alfa pizza oven valued at approximately $3,000. A private pier and expansive lawn offer nearly 100 feet of river frontage and direct access to endless Fox River and Chain O'Lakes recreation. A rare turnkey riverfront offering that seamlessly combines luxury finishes, smart-home technology, and extraordinary outdoor living.

Full Property Details for 501 S Emerald Dr

General

  • Price: $749,000
  • Taxes: $10,234 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12553554
  • Updated: 2/7/2026
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Lake, Water Rights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Crawl Spac
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: No Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Dock, Lighting

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Holiday Hills / Johnsburg / McHenry / Lakemoor /
  • County: McHenry
  • Township: Nunda
  • Subdivision: Emerald Park
  • Driving Directions: RT N 31 & E Charles J Miller Memorial Hwy, R onto S River Rd, R onto Ford Rd, R onto S Emerald Dr, home will be on your L

School Information

  • School District: 15
  • Elem School District: 15
  • Midd School District: 15
  • High School District: 156

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiant Floor

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Windows: Window Treatments, Drapes
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Square Feet: 2,200
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.5682
  • Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 264 x 36 x 61 x 257 x 95
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Water Rights, Views

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: River Front, Waterfront
  • Water Front View: Back of Property

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1953
  • Tax Amount: $10,234
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Septic Tank

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 1401126031

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Schools serving 501 S Emerald Dr

School Districts:McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15, McHenry Community High School District 156
NameGradesDistance
Edgebrook Elementary School, McHenry, IL
701 North Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050
K-31.3 mi
Chauncey H Duker School
3711 Kane Avenue, McHenry, IL 60050
4-51.4 mi
Mchenry Middle School
2120 West Lincoln Road, McHenry, IL 60051
6-82 mi
Mchenry East High School
1012 North Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050
9-121.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 501 S Emerald Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
2/06/2026
Listed
$749,000
44.87%
MLS
5/24/2021
Sold
$517,000
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Tax History for 501 S Emerald Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,234
2%
$128,633
12%
2023
$10,023
100%
$115,355
9%
2022
-100%
$105,492
7%
2021
$8,516
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$98,905
5%
2021
$8,516
5%
$94,392
5%
2019
$8,079
-4%
$89,743
6%
2018
$8,412
2%
$84,298
4%
2017
$8,265
-6%
$80,761
5%
2016
$8,825
1%
$77,055
7%
2015
$8,779
2%
$72,291
2%
2014
$8,587
3%
$71,097
-3%
2013
$8,330
-5%
$73,334
-15%
2012
$8,809
—
$86,658
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