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Property Description
GORGEOUS WATERFRONT PROPERTY AVAILABLE! Located in a No Wake Zone on the channel between Pistakee and Nippersink Lake (Chain O'Lakes) and less than 50 feet away from your back door, this spacious 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath home sits on a half-acre property with mature trees and views of the lake that will take your breath away! The main floor showcases a warm and welcoming living room, recreation room, family room, dining room, kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances, and 3 bedrooms with all hardwood floors and incredible views of the water. The second floor features a huge master bedroom and En-Suite with stunning views from the sliding doors that lead you to your own private balcony. The second floor also includes an additional room that could be used as an office space or walk in closet. The desirable boat house has an inviting Florida Sunroom, Sauna, Shower Room, Workshop, and Boat Dock with a large concrete pier leading out to the lake. The backyard also offers a brick paver patio with a built-in firepit that is perfect for entertaining. This home also includes an attached 3-car garage with added parking spaces, 2 driveways, water irrigation system, and 2 sheds (1 off the lake with a lift for jet-skis). Recent updates to home include siding and roof (2017), and tinted windows on lake side of house. This home has over 2500sf home of living space and is waiting for you to make it your home! Come see this beautiful property!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 917 Fortress Dr
General
- Sold For: $555,000
- Taxes: $10,793 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 11796962
- Added to Site: 994 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Ceiling Fan(s), Lawn Sprinkler
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Flood Zone (Partial)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Boat Slip, Storms/Screens, Workshop
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Number of Cars: 9
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Off-Street, Driveway
- Parking Type: Garage, Space(s)
- Parking On-Site: Yes
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener(s)
Location
- Area: Holiday Hills / Johnsburg / McHenry / Lakemoor / McCullom Lake / Sunnyside / Ringwood
- County: Lake
- Driving Directions: Rt. 12 to Fox Lake Road, Left on Broadway, Left on Kingston, Right on Fortress. House is on left.
School Information
- School District: 114
- Midd School District: 114
- Elementary School: Lotus School
- Middle School: Stanton School
- High School: Grant Community High School
- Private School: Grant Community High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,509
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1962
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Pool House, RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Boat House
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 150 x 151 x 152 x 144
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Asphalt, Side Drive
- Lot Features: Chain of Lakes Frontage, Channel Front, Lake Front, Landscaped, Water Rights, Water View, Mature Trees, Dock, Lake Access, Waterfront
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1962
- Tax Amount: $10,793.16
- Tax Year: 2022
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5043011980000
Listed by Perillo Real Estate Group
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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Schools
Schools serving 917 Fortress Dr
School Districts:Fox Lake Grade School District 114, Grant Community High School District 124
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Stanton School 101 Hawthorne Lane, Fox Lake, IL 60020 | 5-8 | 1.8 mi |
Lotus School 29067 W Grass Lake Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081 | PK-4 | 1.9 mi |
Grant Community High School 285 East Grand Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020 | 9-12 | 1.8 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 917 Fortress Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/28/2023
Sold
$555,000
0.93%
MLS
6/01/2023
Listed
$549,900
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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.
917 Fortress Drive, McHenry, IL 60050 (MLS# 11796962) is a Single Family property that was sold at $555,000 on June 28, 2023. Want to learn more about 917 Fortress 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.

