McHenry County property record for 601 Columbus St, McHenry, IL 60051
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-05-178-008 |
| Primary APN | 15-05-178-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Street Address | 601 COLUMBUS ST |
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| City | MCHENRY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60051-3249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOC 2021R0055807 LT 1 BLK 2 FRITZSCHES ESTATES |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 44N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRITZSCHES ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NUNDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 870811 |
601 Columbus St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: McHenry County records, as of May 13, 2024
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 601 COLUMBUS ST, MCHENRY, IL 60051-3249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000012986 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055807 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 601 COLUMBUS ST, MCHENRY, IL 60051-3249 |
| Document Number | 0000055807 |
| Map Reference | DOC 229955 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R0055807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 601 COLUMBUS ST, MCHENRY, IL 60051-3249 |
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 | $53,644 Land $12,368 Building $41,276 | $160,932 Land $37,104 Building $123,828 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 Columbus St 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 601 Columbus St 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | LAKEMOOR serves 2,720 people · EPA ID IL0970270 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 111 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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