McHenry County property record for 609 Columbus St, McHenry, IL 60051
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,208 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-05-178-006 |
| Primary APN | 15-05-178-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Street Address | 609 COLUMBUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MCHENRY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60051-8806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOC 2022R0026937 LT 3 BLK 2 FRITZSCHES ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | FRITZSCHES ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NUNDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 870811 |
Source: McHenry County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 COLUMBUS ST, MCHENRY, IL 60051-8806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage TANIA MCCARTY ETAL |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202226937 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027463 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 609 COLUMBUS ST, MCHENRY, IL 60051-8806 |
| Document Number | 0000026937 |
| Map Reference | DOC229955 MB10 PG126 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R0026937 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $85.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 609 COLUMBUS ST, MCHENRY, IL 60051-8806 |
| Document Number | 0000026938 |
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| Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R0026938 |
| Name | TANIA MCCARTY ETAL |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 609 COLUMBUS ST, MCHENRY, IL 60051-8806 |
| Document Number | 0000032997 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 32997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $115.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 28568 W LAKEVIEW CT WAUCONDA IL 600842100, WAUCONDA, IL 60084-2100 |
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 609 COLUMBUS ST, MCHENRY, IL 60051-8806 |
| Document Number | 0000021186 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21186 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD COPPELL TX 750194620, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620 |
Source: McHenry County assessment roll, as of March 27, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,208.00 (-6.94%) | $61,042 (+21.94%) Land $15,081 Building $45,961 | $183,126 (+21.94%) Land $45,243 Building $137,883 |
| 2022 | $4,522.00 | $50,061 Land $12,368 Building $37,693 | $150,183 Land $37,104 Building $113,079 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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