1320 Old Bay Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051
What's special
A rare opportunity to own a spectacular lakefront property in the no-wake section of Pistakee Bay! Offering 66 feet of lake frontage, this beautiful property enjoys breathtaking, unobstructed water views. Set high above the lake, the home does not require flood insurance, an exceptional advantage for waterfront living! Well-kept, but last renovated in 1989, this spacious home offers timeless character and wonderful potential to make it your own. The separate living room showcases a charming piece of history, with original 1905 stained glass windows framing a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter. The family room is a showstopper, featuring a stunning vaulted window that perfectly frames the panoramic lake views and opens to a deck overlooking the water. A large eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinetry with plenty of room for a table. Keep the existing kitchen footprint, or take advantage of the generous space to reimagine the layout with a large center island. The formal dining room is across from the kitchen for holidays and events. The main-floor primary suite is a special retreat, featuring a private deck, a full bath, a walk-in closet, and a spacious sitting area overlooking the lake. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and a full bath, with two bedrooms enjoying those same incredible views. The fully finished walkout lower level expands the living and entertaining space with a huge recreation room, dry bar, fifth bedroom, and full bath. Expansive windows bring the beauty of the waterfront into this inviting space, while the walkout leads to a generous patio perfect for outdoor gatherings. Outside, the property offers amenities rarely found together on the lake. A graceful concrete stairway, portions of which date back to 1905, adds historic charm and provides an elegant approach to the home. Expansive front and rear lawns offer plenty of room for outdoor activities and entertaining. Two detached two-car garages provide parking for four vehicles, with one garage offering a huge walk-up, floored attic for exceptional storage. Additional guest parking is another happy surprise. The seawall was rebuilt around 2013 and provides a wonderful walkway along the water, the perfect spot to add a dock, and access to a waterfront shed complete with a fun slide into the lake. This is an estate sale, and the property is being offered in as-is condition. With its extraordinary setting, historic details, generous grounds, and incredible potential, this is a special opportunity to create your dream home on one of the most desirable stretches of Pistakee Bay!
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Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Kim Alden (847)254-5757,
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Christy Porter 847-802-0226,
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Sitting Room, Workshop, Bonus Room, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X18
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 406 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X29
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Laundry
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Area: 936 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X36
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Other
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Workshop
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,682
- Total interior livable area: 2,869 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,813
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Body of water: PISTAKEE BAY
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Dimensions: 65 x 349 x 66 x 354
- Features: Water Rights, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1019228007
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Central Vacuum, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Johnsburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $313/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $839,766
- Annual tax amount: $17,569
- Date on market: 10/29/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,570 +3.8% | $279,922 +9% |
| 2024 | $16,929 +2.2% | $256,833 +11.6% |
| 2023 | $16,564 +8.5% | $230,096 +13.5% |
| 2022 | $15,272 +4.8% | $202,809 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $14,570 +3.1% | $188,871 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $14,134 | $180,997 +5.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $171,871 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $13,515 +2.7% | $164,077 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $13,156 +1.1% | $153,991 +7% |
| 2016 | $13,010 | $143,917 -19.4% |
| 2013 | $13,010 | $178,574 -15.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $211,370 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $221,330 -7.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $238,451 -1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $241,885 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $226,963 +15.9% |
| 2004 | $12,798 +12.7% | $195,879 +12.3% |
| 2003 | $11,352 +2.8% | $174,413 +4.8% |
| 2002 | $11,044 +3.9% | $166,457 +4.1% |
| 2001 | $10,628 +4% | $159,947 +3.4% |
| 2000 | $10,223 | $154,673 |
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