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 30 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $416,813.23, 1 townhouse for sale with a list price of $144,900, 1 condo for sale with a list price of $84,900, and 14 lots for sale with an average list price of $684,335. The average annual property tax for Harvard is $4,772.21.
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Recent Sales
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Train Stations
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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 $144,900. The homes have an average size of 1,200 ft2. The HOA fees range from $200 to $200 per month. 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.
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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.
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Market Trends
Harvard home sales for the month of July decreased in volume by 28.6% when compared to last year, while the median sale price rose by 2.1% from $256,500 to $261,950. House sales decreased by 35.7%, while the median sale price rose by 4.5% from $256,500 to $268,000. Condo sales stayed the same, while the median sale price stayed the same.
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Nearby Parks
Harvard Hills Road
Disc Golf
Ice Skating Rink
Picnic Area
Playground
Restrooms
Shelter
Sled Hill
Softball Fields
Swimming Pool
Park Street
Basketball Courts
Playground
Shelter
Northfield Avenue
Hiking Paths
Multi Purpose Field
Parking
Playground
Restrooms
Shelter
Tennis Courts
20501 McGuire Road
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking Paths
Picnic Area
Casey Lane
Basketball Courts
Multi Purpose Field
Playground
Tennis Courts
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Nearby Golf Courses
19511 Lembcke Rd, Harvard, IL 60033
Par 72 • 72 holes • 6695 yards
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Real Estate News
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Harvard had 3 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, August 16 to Friday, August 22, including 2 single ...
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Harvard had 6 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, August 15 to Thursday, August 21, including including 4 single family homes for sale with an average list ...
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Harvard had only 1 sale during the week of Tuesday, August 12 to Monday, August 18, including and it was a lot for sale with a list price of $21,000.
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Harvard had only 1 new home for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, August 9 to Friday, August 15, and it ...
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Harvard had only 1 new home for sale during the week of Friday, August 8 to Thursday, August 14, including and it was a single family home for sale with ...
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