501 S Emerald Drive — McHenry, IL 60051
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McHenry, IL 60051

501 S Emerald Drive

$749,000
4 beds · 2 baths · 2,200 sqft
Listed at $749,000 5 days on market $10,234/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to your private oasis on the Fox River. This fully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 2,200 square feet of single-level living on a .56-acre lot with nearly 100 feet of private river frontage and direct access to the Chain O'Lakes. The home underwent a top-to-bottom renovation, taking it down to the studs, with updates to drywall, hardwood flooring, electrical, plumbing, and high-end finishes throughout. The gourmet kitchen features travertine floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a gas range, opening to a dining area with a wet bar and wine cooler. The living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space. The primary suite offers a spa-like bath with double vanities, a separate shower, whirlpool tub, and heated floors, which are also featured in the second bathroom. The home is equipped with a $50,000 Control4 whole-home audio system, including integrated, ceiling-mounted home theater and individual room controls. Outdoor living is exceptional, highlighted by an approximately $100,000 Unilock paver patio with a 500,000 BTU natural gas fire pit and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. Features include a Twin Eagles grill, stainless griddle, infrared burner, warming drawer, outdoor refrigerator and sink, Traeger grill, and a handcrafted Italian Alfa pizza oven valued at approximately $3,000. A private pier and expansive lawn offer nearly 100 feet of river frontage and direct access to endless Fox River and Chain O'Lakes recreation. A rare turnkey riverfront offering that seamlessly combines luxury finishes, smart-home technology, and extraordinary outdoor living.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$749,000
List price
2,200
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1953
Year built
0.57 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$10,234
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
5
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasRadiant Floor
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWine RefrigeratorWater Softener
Parking
Garage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Equipment
Water-Softener OwnedCO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump Pump
Sewer
Septic Tank
05Neighborhood
  • Brunch Cafe 1.2 mi
  • Burrito King 1.2 mi
  • Old Towne Pizza 1.2 mi
  • China House 1.2 mi
  • Jimano's Pizzeria 1.2 mi
  • The Snuggery 1.2 mi
  • BP Shop 1.2 mi
  • McHenry Shores Park 0.4 mi
  • Creekside Park 0.6 mi
  • Wheeler Fen Park 0.7 mi
  • Knox Park 1.1 mi
  • Pebble Creek Park 1.2 mi
  • Overton Park 1.2 mi
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 15, 2026
SoldThis listing
$749,000
Feb 6, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Lakes Realty Group
$749,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Lakes Realty Group · Patricia Smarto · 847-338-3848
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12553554
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