215 S Northwest Highway, Cary, Illinois 60013

$168,000
2
BD
1
Full Bath
1,550
SqFt

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Sold Price
$168,000
List Price
$175,000
Closing Date
Jan 09, 2025
MLS#
12140607
Status
CLOSED
Type
Single Family Residential
Subtype
Residential
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,550
County
McHenry
City
Cary
Neighborhood
Cary / Oakwood Hills / Trout Valley
Days On Market
29

Property Description

HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY IN THE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB ON THE FOX RIVER IN THE HISTORIC RIVER AND RAIL TOWN OF CARY ILLINOIS. THIS UNCONVENTIONAL PROPERTY LOCATED DIRECTLY ON THE FOX RIVER WITH ACCESS TO THE CHAIN O'LAKES OFFERS THE RIGHT BUYER AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A CHARMING AFFORDABLE RIVERFRONT HOME AND 1/16TH MEMBERSHIP OF THE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB! THE HOME FEATURES A COVERED PORCH ENTRY THAT OPENS TO A SPACIOUS DINING ROOM WITH KNOTTY PINE & SHIPLAP ACCENT WALLS, VINTAGE CORNER CABINETS AND IS OPEN TO THE UPDATED KITCHEN OFFERING ORIGINAL WOOD UPPER CABINETS, NEWER LOWER GRAY SHAKER CABINETS WITH BEAUTIFULLY VEINED GRANITE LOOK FORMICA COUNTER TOPS AND NEWER STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. LIVING ROOM IS COMPLEMENTED BY KNOTTY PINE BEAMED CEILING AND WALLS, PLUSH CARPET AND BEAUTIFUL RIVER VIEWS THROUGH THE LARGE WINDOWS. MAIN LEVEL SECOND BEDROOM IS CURRENTLY USED AS AN OFFICE AND OFFERS A DOOR TO THE LARGE RIVERFRONT DECK. COMPLETELY UPDATED BATH FEATURES A CLEAR GLASS SLIDING SHOWER DOOR AND AMPLE STORAGE AREA. RUSTIC UPPER LEVEL MASTER BEDROOM IS ALL KNOTTY PINE AND BOASTS RIVERVIEW, STORAGE NICHES AND WALK-IN CLOSET. SHIPLAP WALLS COMPLEMENT THE FOYER AND MAIN LEVEL LAUNDRY FEATURES NEWER FRONT LOAD WASHER AND DRYER AS WELL AS UTILITY AREA WITH NEWER WELL PRESSURE TANK, NEWER FURNACE AND NEWER ELECTRICAL PANEL... SELLER HAS UPDATED ALL PLUMBING, HVAC (2024) AND ELECTRICAL. NEWER STEEL BEAM RUNS THE LENGTH OF THE HOME AND SELLER HAS ALSO REPLACED ALL SUPPORTS UNDER THE HOUSE... THE FLOORS ARE SUPER SOLID AND LEVEL. ATTACHED SIDE SHED OFFERS CRAWL SPACE ACCESS. FABULOUS 25X14 DECK OFFERS BEAUTIFUL FOX RIVER VIEWS. MINI LIGHTHOUSE WORKS! STEEL SEAWALL WITH CONCRETE CAP ALL ALONG SHORELINE JUST WAITING FOR A PIER TO DOCK YOUR BOAT. LARGE BACKYARD OFFERS PLENTY OF SPACE FOR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AND YARD GAMES. CENTER GARAGE STALL ACROSS THE STREET IS INCLUDED AND HAS A MOTORCYCLE LOGO ON DOOR. METRA COMMUTER TRAIN STATION AND DOWNTOWN CARY SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ARE ALL WITHING WALKING DISTANCE OF THIS HOME MAKING IT THE PERFECT FOX RIVER FRONT RETREAT *** THE TOTAL PROPERTY IS 8 ACRES AND OWNED BY 16 RESIDENTS ON A MEMBERSHIP BASIS. MEMBERSHIP IN THIS COMMUNITY DOES REQUIRE APPROVAL WITH A PROBATIONARY PERIOD. THIS HOME IS OWNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBER. COUNTY PIN REFLECTS THE ENTIRE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY AND TOTAL PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT. THE 2024 FEE OF $3500 REFLECTS WHAT THE SELLER HAS PAID TO THE CLUB FOR THEIR PORTION OF THE CLUB'S TAXES AND MAINTENANCE FOR 2023. UPON APPROVAL AND PURCHASE BUYER WILL ASSUME 1/16 CLUB MEMBERSHIP WHICH INCLUDES THIS PROPERTY, HOME AND CORRESPONDING TAXES AND MAINTENANCE FEES. PROPERTY HAS IT'S OWN PRIVATE WELL AND SEPTIC. PLEASE NO DRIVE BY'S - DO NOT WALK THE PROPERTY - YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. THIS SPECIAL SITUATION WILL REQUIRE A CASH BUYER.

Additional Information

School District
155
Corporate Limits
Unincorporated
Tax Year
2022
Tax Amount
$3,500
Frequency
Not Applicable
Exposure
East, Lake/Water
Lot Dimensions
50X150
Lot Size Range
Less Than .25 Acre
Waterfront
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2
Parking Details
Gravel, No Garage, On Site, Other, Detached, Off Street, Guest, Garage
Air Conditioning
None
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Sewer
Septic Tank
Interior Property Features
1st Floor Full Bath
Full Baths
1
Basement
Yes

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