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5414 Thelen Avenue

McHenry, IL 60050

2 beds
1 bath
872 sqft
7,096 sqft lot
$269 per sqft
1953 build
– on site

Great home for 1st Time Buyer or Downsizer! Located in desirable Pistakee Highlands neighborhood where anglers/boaters will find many boat launches in channels that lead to Pistakee Lake which connects to the Chain-of-Lakes. Enjoy sunsets from large recently replaced front deck of this charming ranch with full basement and super cute wood-paneled 3-season room where summer sunrises with a cup of coffee will become your favor time of the day. This home has recently received several MAJOR updates - new siding, front deck, front door and garage door (2024); interior doors (2023); new windows (2016); kitchen & bath update/refresh (2014-2020). Owner has invested a total 75K in renovations. Except for the kitchen/bath the entire home has original hardwood floors. Kitchen features white cabinets, SS appliances, butcher block laminate countertops, shiplap accent wall and vinyl plank flooring. Laundry space with double utility sink is located in large full unfinished basement which has so many possibilities for new owner. Fully fenced backyard is perfect for outdoor entertainment and fun! Located in the Johnsburg school district yet you take advantage of low property taxes of unincorporated McHenry. Conveniently located near shopping, schools and Metra stations. Historic downtown McHenry has riverfront restaurant/shops and check out neighboring Lakefront Park's revamped bandshell on Fox Lake for summer concerts and tons of outdoor fun. Roof is believed to be original; seller has not had any issues with it. Seller is looking for a flexible closing date so there is time to find their new home.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 16, 2025 •

MLS# 12313328 —

The Building

Year Built:

1953
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Model:

RANCH
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Unfinished, Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Total SqFt:

872
Total SqFt:

1592
Main SqFt:

872
Basement SqFt:

720
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

720
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Window Features:

Screens

Interior

Room Type:

Sun Room
Rooms Total:

4
Interior Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Laundry Features:

In Unit
Flooring:

Hardwood, Laminate

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

872

Location

Directions:

From downtown Fox Lake go North on Route 12 to Fox Lake Rd turn *L* (South) continue to Broadway turn *L* then to Ringwood turn *R* on Thelen; 5414 is on the left side
Location:

25752
Location:

5011

The Property

Parcel Number:

1005429006
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Size Dimensions:

60 X 124
Lot Size Acres:

0.1629
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

3210.14

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Bedrooms Possible:

2

Baths

Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic Tank
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Private

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier

Schools

Elementary School:

Johnsburg Elementary School
Elementary School District:

12
Middle Or Junior School:

Johnsburg Junior High School
Middle Or Junior School District:

12
High School:

Johnsburg High School
High School District:

12

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Pistakee Highlands
Community Features:

Park, Lake, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Other Structures:

None

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$235,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,258
Taxes	$267
Insurance	$64
Utilities	$118 See report
Total	$1,707/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/22/25 Mar 22, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$235,000
3/18/25 Mar 18, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$235,000	226.4% (20.6% / YR)
3/13/14 Mar 13, 2014		MRED	$72,000

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This house located in Pistakee Highlands, IL 60050 is currently for sale for $235,000. 5414 Thelen Avenue is a 872 square foot house with 2 beds and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 32 days. This house is in the attendance area of Johnsburg Elementary School, Ringwood School Primary Center, and Johnsburg Jr High School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Krystyna Fritz as distributed by MLS GRID.

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