$450,000

beds

baths

half bath

2,018

square ft

500 Essex Road

Fox River Grove, Illinois 60021

New / MLS #12655079 / Single Family / Fox River Grove

Listing information updated 6/4/2026 at 3:43pm

This one checks all the boxes! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.1-bath Colonial is situated on a beautiful street in a quiet subdivision and offers a lovely, well-maintained yard. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the newer driveway, attractive brick walkway, inviting front porch, and beautiful landscaping. Inside, formal living and dining rooms welcome you with fresh paint and newer laminate flooring. The recently remodeled kitchen features refaced cabinetry, quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the eating area and cozy family room with a brick fireplace, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A remodeled powder room and conveniently located main-floor laundry room complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms with fresh paint and new flooring throughout. The primary suite features two closets, including a walk-in closet, and a stunning remodeled en-suite bath. The finished basement provides additional living space with a large recreation room and a versatile bonus room that could serve as a home office, exercise room, craft room, or guest space. Step outside to enjoy the peaceful backyard, complete with a spacious deck, ample green space, and mature privacy landscaping. Conveniently located near the train, elementary school, shopping, and everyday amenities, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, style, and location.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Crawl Space,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

41-50 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Brick Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,018

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.22

Room Information

Living Room:

17x14 - Main

Dining Room:

11x10 - Main

Kitchen:

12x11 - Main

Family Room:

22x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

Eating Area:

13x9 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

26x11 - Basement Level

Office:

13x11 - Basement Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

15x11 - Basement Level

Laundry:

7x7 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$9,241

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60021

City:

Fox River Grove

County:

Mchenry

Schools

School District(s):

3, 155

Elementary School:

Algonquin Road Elementary School

Middle School:

Fox River Grove Middle School

High School:

Cary-Grove Community High School

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Crawl Space,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

41-50 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Brick Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,018

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.22

Living Room:

17x14 - Main

Dining Room:

11x10 - Main

Kitchen:

12x11 - Main

Family Room:

22x13 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

Eating Area:

13x9 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

26x11 - Basement Level

Office:

13x11 - Basement Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

15x11 - Basement Level

Laundry:

7x7 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$9,241

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60021

City:

Fox River Grove

County:

Mchenry

School District(s):

3, 155

Elementary School:

Algonquin Road Elementary School

Middle School:

Fox River Grove Middle School

High School:

Cary-Grove Community High School

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 815.459.5900

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