McHenry County property record for 212 W Dowell Rd, McHenry, IL 60051
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,983 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,500 (Oct 2004) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-17-226-008 |
| Primary APN | 15-17-226-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,983 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,138 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 212 W DOWELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | MCHENRY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60051-9731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOC 2004R0095935 PT N OF CEN RD E1/2 NE1/4 LYING E OF LTS 69 THRU 74 WALNUT GLEN SUB |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 44N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT GLEN |
| Legal Block | 226 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69-74 70 |
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NUNDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1082 |
| Census Tract | 870811 |
The current owner of 212 W Dowell Rd bought it in October 2004.
Source: McHenry County records, as of May 13, 2024
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 W DOWELL RD, MCHENRY, IL 60051-9731 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004R0095934 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Property Address | 212 W DOWELL RD, MCHENRY, IL 60051-9731 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000033613 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019R0033613 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Rate | 4.49% |
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Source: McHenry County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry County |
| County Subdivision | Nunda Township |
| Elementary School District | McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | McHenry Community High School District 156 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $86,946 Land $20,214 Building $66,732 | $260,838 Land $60,642 Building $200,196 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 212 W Dowell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 53 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 53 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 53 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 212 W Dowell Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ISLAND LAKE serves 8,066 people · EPA ID IL0974540 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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