Cary, Illinois, is a picturesque village in McHenry County, roughly 45 miles northwest of Chicago, with a population of about 18,000. Nestled along the Fox River, Cary combines small-town charm with natural beauty, offering residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities like boating, fishing, and hiking along the riverfront or in nearby parks such as Cary Lake. Known for its strong community spirit, the village features a vibrant downtown with local shops, restaurants, and the historic Cary Depot, a nod to its railroad heritage. Annual events like Cary Main Street Fest foster a sense of togetherness, while excellent schools and a family-friendly atmosphere make it a desirable place to live. Its convenient Metra station also provides easy access to Chicago, blending suburban tranquility with urban connectivity.
Cary currently has 59 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $451,393.19, 22 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $298,504.50, 2 condos for sale with an average list price of $307,450, and 14 lots for sale with an average list price of $781,251.57. The average annual property tax for Cary is $7,691.03.
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Arrowhead is a single-family home community in Cary, Illinois, built between 1953 and 1965. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,044 ft2 to 1,500 ft2. The average annual property tax for Arrowhead is $4,227.47. It is located in McHenry County. Arrowhead is a subdivision of single family homes built in the 1950s. Arrowhead is located in Cary, Illinois west of Northwest Highway and south of Three Oaks Road.
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Median Price: $327,000 |
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Brigadoon is a single-family home community in Cary, Illinois, built between 1957 and 1998. It currently has 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $469,950. The homes range in size from 918 ft2 to 5,267 ft2. The average annual property tax for Brigadoon is $9,035.37. It is located in McHenry County. Brigadoon is a single family home neighborhood built over years beginning in about the mid-1950s. Brigadoon is located in Cary, Illinois off of West Main and High.
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Median Price: $385,000 |
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Bright Oaks is a townhouse and condo community in Cary, Illinois, built between 1972 and 1983. It currently has 5 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $257,399.80. The homes range in size from 1,357 ft2 to 2,043 ft2. The average annual property tax for Bright Oaks is $3,731.31. It is located in McHenry County. Bright Oaks is a townhouse community built in 1975 by Kennedy . Bright Oaks is on Bright Oaks Circle north of Three Oaks Road in Cary, Illinois.
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Median Price: $237,500 |
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Brittany Woods is a single-family home community in Cary, Illinois, built between 1930 and 1993 by Hemphill. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $499,000. The homes range in size from 1,782 ft2 to 4,002 ft2. The average annual property tax for Brittany Woods is $9,176.78. It is located in McHenry County. Brittany Woods is a single family home neighborhood built in the early 1990's by several builders. Brittany Woods is located in Cary, Illinois on Silver Lake Road off of Route 14.
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Median Price: $458,250 |
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Burhops Oak Hill Estates is a single-family home community in Cary, Illinois, built between 1958 and 1972. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,152 ft2 to 2,052 ft2. The average annual property tax for Burhops Oak Hill Estates is $5,322.47. It is located in McHenry County. Burhops Oak Hill Estates is a single family home neighborhood. Burhops Oak Hill Estates is located in Cary, Illinois north of Main Street and east of Newbold Road.
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Market Trends
Cary home sales for the month of June rose in volume by 60.7% when compared to last year, while the median sale price rose by 5.3% from $379,000 to $399,000. House sales rose by 105%, while the median sale price rose by 3.7% from $404,000 to $419,000. Condo sales decreased by 50%, while the median sale price decreased by 13.8% from $305,000 to $263,000. Townhouse sales decreased by 50%, while the median sale price rose by 6.1% from $264,950 to $281,000.
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South Rawson Bridge Road and Bristol Way
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Adare Drive and Ardmore
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Collins Drive
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Pin Oak Circle
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U.S. 14 and Crystal Street
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Cary Woods Circle
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North 1st Street and 3 Oaks Road
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Brittany Drive and Dauphine Court
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Saddle Ridge Trail and Sierra
Glen Garry Road and Briargate
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Mink Trail and South Rawson Bridge Road
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Devron Circle and High Road
1520 Crystal Lake Avenue
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Cold Springs Road
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South Fox Trails Drive and Knollwood
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Oakmont Drive and Foxford
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West Main Street and Boxwood Lane
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West Main Street and Ivanhoe Lane
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500 Hickory Nut Grove Road
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East Bell Drive and Hillhurst
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Elden Drive and West Margaret Terrace
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West 3 Oaks Road and Silver Lake
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Georgetown Drive and Cimmaron
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Silver Lake Road and Adare Drive
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Three Oaks Road
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1200 Silver Lake Road
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Montana Drive and Bristol Way
New Haven Drive and Providence Court
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Cove Drive and Saddle Oaks
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3804 Route 14
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High Road and Berriedale Drive
Wentworth Circle
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Wellington Lane and Prairie View Parkway
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Catkins Way and Dove
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Cary had 11 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, July 18 to Thursday, July 24, including including 8 single family homes for sale with an average list ...
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Cary had 8 sales during the week of Tuesday, July 15 to Monday, July 21, including including 6 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $376,633.17, ...
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Cary had 2 new foreclosures and/or short sales during the week of Monday, July 14 to Sunday, July 20, including 2 single family homes for sale with an average list ...
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Cary had 4 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, July 12 to Friday, July 18, including 2 single ...
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Cary had 14 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, July 11 to Thursday, July 17, including including 10 single family homes for sale with an average list ...
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