Harvard, IL, Real Estate

Harvard, Illinois, is a charming small town in McHenry County, located about 60 miles northwest of Chicago. Known as the "Milk Center of the World" due to its historical ties to the dairy industry, Harvard hosts the annual Milk Days festival, a beloved community event featuring parades, carnival rides, and a milking contest. With a population of around 9,000, the town offers a quaint, tight-knit atmosphere, complete with a historic downtown featuring local shops and restaurants. Harvard is also home to the Harvard Diggins Library and a Metra station, providing easy access to Chicago for commuters. Surrounded by rolling farmland, this peaceful community blends rural charm with a rich history and strong community spirit.

Harvard currently has 32 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $532,062.41, 1 townhouse for sale with a list price of $149,700, 1 condo for sale with a list price of $124,500, and 20 lots for sale with an average list price of $832,530. The average annual property tax for Harvard is $4,766.92.

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Train Stations

Station Line(s) Address
Harvard Line(s): Union Pacific / Northwest Line (UP-NW) 1 Ayer St., Harvard View Commute

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Subdivisions

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Countryside Estates

Countryside Estates is a single-family home community in Harvard, Illinois, built between 1992 and 1997. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 2,312 ft2 to 4,240 ft2. The average annual property tax for Countryside Estates is $6,664.22. It is located in McHenry County. Countryside Estates is a single family home subdivision. Countryside Estates is located in Harvard, Illinois west of White Oak Road and north of Graf Road, ... Read more
Median Price: $545,000
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Dream Acres

Dream Acres is a subdivision in Harvard, Illinois. It currently has no homes for sale. It is located in McHenry County. Dream Acres is a single family home neighborhood. Dream Acres is located in Harvard, Illinois north of Route 173 off of Oak Grove Road. ... Read more
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Dunham Woods

Dunham Woods is a single-family home community in Harvard, Illinois, built between 1984 and 1994. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 2,445 ft2 to 4,354 ft2. The average annual property tax for Dunham Woods is $9,982.85. It is located in McHenry County. Dunham Woods is a single family home subdivision. Dunham Woods is located in Harvard, Illinois on Dunham Woods Road south of Lembcke Road and east of Route 14. ... Read more
Median Price: $487,500
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Green Meadow Trails

Green Meadow Trails is a townhouse and condo community in Harvard, Illinois, built between 1995 and 1998. It currently has 1 townhouse for sale with a list price of $149,700. The homes have an average size of 1,200 ft2. The average annual property tax for Green Meadow Trails is $2,786.62. It is located in McHenry County. Green Meadow Trails is a townhouse subdivision built in the 1990s. Green Meadow Trails is located in Harvard, Illinois north of Diggins Street and west of Division Street. ... Read more
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Harvard Commons

Harvard Commons is a townhouse community in Harvard, Illinois, built in 2006. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes have an average size of 1,632 ft2. The average annual property tax for Harvard Commons is $3,342.20. It is located in McHenry County. Harvard Commons is a townhouse community built in the mid 2010's. Harvard Commons is located in Harvard, Illinois on Front Street south of Diggins Street and west of Division Street. ... Read more
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Nearby Parks

Lions Park

Harvard Hills Road
Disc Golf Ice Skating Rink Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Shelter Sled Hill Softball Fields Swimming Pool

Mary D. Ayer Park

Park Street
Basketball Courts Playground Shelter

Northfield Avenue Park

Northfield Avenue
Hiking Paths Multi Purpose Field Parking Playground Restrooms Shelter Tennis Courts

Rush Creek Conservation Area

20501 McGuire Road
Camping Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Paths Picnic Area

Shadow Creek Park

Casey Lane
Basketball Courts Multi Purpose Field Playground Tennis Courts

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Nearby Golf Courses

Plum Tree National Golf Course

19511 Lembcke Rd, Harvard, IL 60033
Par 72 • 72 holes • 6695 yards

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Real Estate News

New Homes For Sale This Week in Harvard: July 18th to July 24th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Harvard: July 18th to July 24th - July 25, 2025

Harvard had only 1 new home for sale during the week of Friday, July 18 to Thursday, July 24, including and it was a single family home for sale with ... continue reading
New Construction Homes For Sale This Week in Harvard: July 16th to July 22nd

New Construction Homes For Sale This Week in Harvard: July 16th to July 22nd - July 23, 2025

Harvard had only 1 new construction home during the week of Wednesday, July 16 to Tuesday, July 22, and it was a single family home for sale with a list ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Harvard: July 15th to July 21st

Homes Just Sold in Harvard: July 15th to July 21st - July 22, 2025

Harvard had 2 sales during the week of Tuesday, July 15 to Monday, July 21, including including 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $225,000 and ... continue reading
New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Harvard: July 12th to July 18th

New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Harvard: July 12th to July 18th - July 19, 2025

Harvard 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 4 single ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Harvard: July 11th to July 17th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Harvard: July 11th to July 17th - July 18, 2025

Harvard had 9 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, July 11 to Thursday, July 17, including including 7 single family homes for sale with an average list ... continue reading
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