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5724 Milwaukee Ave, Richmond, IL, 60071

2beds
1baths
1,325sqft
$265,000
$200price/sqft
$2,084/moest. monthly cost
$83,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Step into your home away from home in this adorable and charming vintage cottage. Nothing to do here but move in and enjoy all that Richmond has to offer. Enjoy sitting on the covered front porch leading into the large entry room featuring a showstopper bar in the shape of a boat and plenty of room to entertain guest's here or in the adjacent cozy living room. Kitchen is a cooks delight with Granite countertops, Stainless steel appliances, loads of cabinets, built in open shelving and room for a kitchen table. Quaint bedrooms with the private 2nd floor bedroom offering a hidden extra room that opens by pulling on a book to access it. Additional features include wood laminate flooring, wood plank ceilings and walls, A bath with extra deep soaking tub and linen closet, barn doors, special staining treatment in hidden room, newer roof and freshly groomed landscaping around the home. This is a must see.

Getting Around

55
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
47
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Richmond Grade SchoolGrades PK-50.2 mi
7/10
Nippersink Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.3 mi
8/10

Construction

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brk/Stn Veneer Frnt,Combination

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2023

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Gas Cooktop
  • Laundry features: In Unit

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Cellar,Partial

Bedroom2

  • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 80
  • Dimensions: 10X8

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Bonus Room

  • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 165
  • Dimensions: 15X11

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0
  • Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 176
  • Dimensions: 16X11

Laundry

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 84
  • Dimensions: 12X7

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 144
  • Dimensions: 12X12

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 12X11

Other

  • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 120
  • Dimensions: 10X12

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Details

  • Parcel number: 0409381008
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,260 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 66 x 110

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Asphalt,Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Tornado
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Other
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,339$16,068
Home Insurance *$116$1,392
Property Taxes $499$5,988
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$2,084$25,008
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$71,451/yr
40% on housing$62,520/yr
45% on housing$55,573/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 13.0%
13.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.4%
-1.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$200This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 60071$215
McHenry County$201

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 60071$120
McHenry County$187

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-10-24Listing removed$2,400
2025-10-23Listed for sale$279,900
2025-10-09Listed for rent$2,400

For Sale by Agent

AgentTeresa Worklan
BrokerageColdwell Banker Hometrust, R.E

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