$235,000

2801 Benjamin Drive, Wonder Lake, IL 60097

Active Under Contract

2 beds 1 baths 1,128 sqft (estimated) Built 1959 Residential MLS #MRD12685350 36 days on market

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Plaza · 815-385-6770 · frontdesk@plazaservices.com · MLS #MRD12685350 · Status: Active Under Contract

Welcome to the kind of home that rewards vision. Let's be honest, this one isn't Instagram worthy at the moment. But for the buyer who can see potential where others see projects, this little ranch might just be the best opportunity on the market. Situated on a generous corner lot on the east side of Wonder Lake and located in the highly sought-after McHenry School District, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch is bursting with creative vision for the right buyer. Whether you're a first-time homeowner ready to roll up your sleeves, an investor searching for your next project, or a savvy flipper with an eye for possibility, this is your chance to create something special. Picture summer evenings spent relaxing on the deck overlooking the large backyard, weekend projects transforming each room into your dream space, and the satisfaction that comes from turning hard work into instant equity. This isn't a move-in-ready masterpiece...yet. But if you're not afraid of a little sweat equity and can appreciate the potential hiding beneath the surface, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Home sold AS IS

Property details

Interior

Basement: Crawl Space
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 6

Building & exterior

Age: 61-70 Years
Exterior: Vinyl Siding

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Yes, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 100.1x157.9x100x158
Township: McHenry
County: McHenry

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None

Schools

Elementary: (15)
Junior high: (15)
High school: (156)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $4,720 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 0919127024
PIN: 0919127024
Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 6/24/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level
Bedroom 2	12X10	Main
Bedroom 3		N/A
Bedroom 4		N/A
Dining Room	10X18	Main
Family Room	12X24	Main
Kitchen	10X16	Main
Laundry	3X4	Main
Living Room	12X24	Main
Master Bedroom	14X12	Main

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Recently sold nearby

Address	Beds / Baths	Sold	Price
2904 E Chestnut Drive	3 bd / 2 ba	Nov 2025	$340,000
3011 Michael Street	2 bd / 1 ba	Mar 2026	$209,900
7814 Balsam Drive	1 bd / 1 ba	May 2026	$170,000
2610 Walnut Drive	2 bd / 1 ba	Aug 2026	$237,500

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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