Development land. 8+ acres vacant land zoned R-4 in the City of Harvard, IL. The R-4 multi-family residential district will accomodate two family dwellings on standard sized lots of 8,712 square feet. There is a preliminary plat that showed 25 duplex lots. City sewer and water available. Ask about potential benefits from the McHenry County EDC Enterprise Zone.
Enjoy the space, privacy, and peaceful country setting of this 5-acre property! A newly installed 330+ foot solid-base driveway winds around the wetlands, providing convenient access to the property. Two storage sheds are already in place, offering plenty of room for tools, equipment, and outdoor storage. The property features privacy trees along with 49 newly planted pines, maples, and river birch, all planted within the last six months to add natural beauty and future privacy. Enjoy open country views with Oak Grove Golf Course located just across the street, adding to the scenic surroundings. With plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, this property offers an affordable opportunity to enjoy country living and make the land your own. A portion of the acreage is located within a flood zone. Recent Soil Test and septic design available upon request.
Division Street is US Highway 14. This 43 acre property is located in developing commercial area. A great investment opportunity for commercial and or residential development. Magnolia St is a proposed St with 10 lots zoned B-2, and 23 acres zoned R-1. Possible "build to suit" opportunity. It is 28 miles W to RFD I 39 & 28 miles S to Marengo I 90. 6 miles N to Wisc border. Division St is also US Hwy 14. Just north on division Street is US Medical Glove. Metra train to Chicago close by. Currently farmed and taxes are low. Diamond in the rough !
Prime Commercial Development Site - Drive-Thru Approved Rare shovel-ready commercial development opportunity in Harvard's premier retail corridor. This vacant commercial parcel is fully entitled and approved for a three-unit retail strip center with a drive-thru, allowing a developer to begin construction immediately. Included with the property are complete architectural drawings for a proven three-tenant retail building identical in size and design to a successful center previously constructed in Genoa, Illinois, significantly reducing design costs and accelerating development. Located adjacent to an established commercial development featuring Dunkin', Walgreens, FNBO, Verizon, and a planned self-storage facility, this site offers outstanding visibility, strong traffic exposure, and shared access within one of Harvard's most active retail destinations. Property Highlights Fully approved commercial development site Drive-thru entitlement already in place Construction can begin immediately Complete architectural plans included for a proven three-unit strip center Building design successfully constructed in Genoa, Illinois Excellent opportunity for restaurant, coffee shop, medical, retail, or service users High-visibility location on US Route 14 Adjacent to national retailers and new commercial development Utilities and site infrastructure available Save months of engineering, approvals, and design time This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully entitled commercial site with a proven building design in one of Harvard's fastest-growing retail corridors.
Prime Commercial Development Opportunity - Harvard, Illinois Exceptional shovel-ready commercial development site in one of Harvard's premier retail corridors. This highly visible property is fully entitled and offers multiple development opportunities, making it ideal for investors, developers, or owner-users. The property is approved for: Retail development Outdoor storage 59,275 square feet of self-storage buildings All major planning and entitlement work has already been completed, allowing a developer to begin construction immediately, saving significant time and carrying costs. Located within an established commercial center anchored by Walgreens, Dunkin', FNBO, and Verizon, the site benefits from strong traffic counts, excellent visibility, and existing infrastructure. Property Highlights Shovel-ready site with approvals in place Approved for 59,275 SF of mini-storage Retail and outdoor storage permitted High-visibility frontage along US Route 14 Existing access, utilities, and stormwater infrastructure Surrounded by national retailers driving daily traffic Excellent opportunity for developers, investors, or owner-users Immediate path to construction Whether you're looking to develop a state-of-the-art self-storage facility, retail center, contractor yard, or another approved commercial use, this property offers the rare combination of entitlements, location, and speed to market.
Here is a beautiful piece of nature. Whether you want a place to escape, a place for recreation or hunting or a place to build your country retreat or family compound it will be hard to match this without traveling hundreds of miles. 138 acres with woods, meadow, 10 ponds, streams and 5 miles of mowed trails for ATV, hiking or horse back riding. For fishing the ponds are stocked with pike, large mouth bass and blue gill. The land is home to deer, turkey and water fowl. There is a 5,000 sq. ft. pole building with electric, water, radiant heat, concrete floors and 12' overhead doors. Plumbing is roughed in for a bathroom and plans on file for septic system. There is a beautiful homesite overlooking the largest of the ponds. The land is zoned A-1, agriculture in unincorporated McHenry County. Animals are allowed. It is 5 miles to the Metra train station in Harvard.
Lot 353 in Huntington Ridge Subdivision. Country feel, wide open spaces yet close to town, commuter train to downtown Chicago, and minutes from Lake Geneva. Up to 23 improved lots with city water, sewer, gas and electric available and Daylight exposures. See MLS for individual lots at $21,000 and $23,000 pricing.
Unique opportunity with endless potential natural beauty. This 15 acre property offers a rare combination of agricultural value, recreational use (Atv's & Utv's) and commercial possibilities. The land has a small creek running through the middle of the field with trees, brush, and grass being great for deer and turkeys. The tillable land ban be leased to help with taxes. (Not buildable parcel now) This property is Ready for its next chapter! Agricultural uses are also outlined in the McHenry County Unified Development Ordinance.
Unique opportunity with endless potential natural beauty. This 15 acre property offers a rare combination of agricultural value, recreational use (Atv's & Utv's) and commercial possibilities. The land has a small creek running through the middle of the field with trees, brush, and grass being great for deer and turkeys. The tillable land ban be leased to help pay taxes. (Not buildable parcel now) This property is Ready for its next chapter! Agricultural uses are also outlined in the McHenry County Unified Development Ordinance.
110 MOL Acres of Farm Land. Income Property. Beautiful farm land with stream. All new tile system. Great location, 2 miles from town of Harvard and 2 miles from Wisc. Boarder. Property is on two roads, one is major Highway 14. 107 tillable acres with 3 year lease in place. rent comes in three installments - 3/1 13803, 7/1 6901.50, & 10/1 6901.50. Parcel has 5 PIN numbers, 5.01 acres, 5.83 acres, 12.3acres, 25.3acres, & 62 acres. Good for 1031 exchange ! All parcels are considered buildable but buyer is expected to due thier own due-diligence. Offered as one sale not divided.
This unique 39 acre property is conveniently located at the SWC of Route 173 & Shields Road between Harvard & Alden, IL., approximately 15 minutes from Lake Geneva, WI and the Metra train station in Harvard. Whether you are looking for a base of operations for your business, or a buildable parcel to build your dream home, look no further as this property has it all. Up the long paved gated drive secluded in the mature pines you will find the property is already improved with three well-crafted Morton Buildings that total approximately 17,535 sf, which further makes the opportunities endless with this property. The existing buildings have been well-maintained and built-out/improved with climate-controlled living, office, gathering space, climate-controlled shop space with a 12,000lb car lift, a bathroom, floor drain and multiple overhead doors. The third building is a cold storage building with concrete floors and three sliding doors. This property also features approximately 26 tillable acres of income producing farmland currently seeded in Alfalfa. There is access to the property from both Rt 173 and Shields Road. This unique property affords the new owner many opportunities for a rural, weekend family retreat, landscaping business or a location for a primary country estate.
Discover the ideal canvas for your dream home on this picturesque one-acre lot! Nestled on the outskirts of town, this location offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience. You'll be just moments away from the community pool, local parks, schools, and the Chicago Northwestern train line-making both recreation and commuting a breeze. The property comes with public water access, though a septic system will be needed. Additionally, the seller has already secured IDOT approval for the curb cut, leaving just the final permit required to complete your driveway installation. Don't miss this opportunity to build the home you've always envisioned in a location that truly has it all!
Beautiful scenic property zoned A-1 for single family home. Good fishing & hunting. 7 Stocked ponds; 1 at 3/4 acre, 3 at 1/2 acre, 2 at 1/4 acre, 1 at 1/8 acre. 900'Stream 2.75 Acres grass terraced hill 15 Acres Oak/Hickory woods 3 Acres Mix Trees; Maples, Hackberry, Beech, Alders, White Birch, River Birch. 2 Acres Norway Spruce. 1 Acre Larch. 5 Acres grass. 1.5 Acres wetlands. Oriental garden. 2 Wells. POF (proof of funds) is required to visit property.
Love the Northwoods? This may be the perfect site for your dream home. Approximately 41.7 acres on 3 parcels. Conveniently located between Woodstock and Harvard on Route 14. Easy access to dining, shopping, recreation, and entertainment. Metra and Tollway access, nearby. Parcels were recently reconfigured due to a sale, taxes are based on previous configuration with original PINs.
Located at the northwest corner of Oak Grove Rd and Wright Rd. just across the street from the Oak Grove Golf Club. The home right at the corner is not part of this parcel. Total of 56.1 acres of land with 41.22 tillable acres per the county tax records. Part of this lot is currently rented for crop season and purchase is subject to existing lease. This lot is just minutes of Rt. 173
TWO ACRES WITH HIGH VISIBILITY Located on Harvard's North side. High traffic area zoned B-2. Income from signs with a lease.

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Harvard is located in Illinois. Harvard, Illinois has a population of 9,482. Harvard is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 38.97% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.95%.
The median household income in Harvard, Illinois is $63,044. The median household income for the surrounding county is $93,801 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Harvard is 28.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 11.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.2 inches per year, with 31.8 inches of snow per year.