This charming Cap Code 1.5 story home is larger than it looks and is loaded with charm and character! No cookie cutter layout here. With 2 main floor bedrooms, 1 on the second level, and another possible in the basement there's room for all. In addition to that you'll enjoy the updated main floor bath, a beautiful Bay window and slider to the front deck in the living room, a unique kitchen with a large eat-in area, a slider off the kitchen which leads to a large deck. The extra wide fenced in yard is your blank canvas to do and add what you like, maybe a pool, a large shed, a garden, or dream big and add on a 3 or 4 Season room. It's the perfect yard for entertaining guests, or chilling out by the fire pit. Experience the feeling of country living in your own backyard. The second level of this home offers the 3rd bedroom with large skylight, 3/4 updated bath, a loft or flex space which can be converted into another bedroom, home office, gaming room or playroom, and a 2nd skylight. You'll find that the updated finished basement offers a 1/2 bath, potential 4th bedroom, laundry room with newer front load washer and dryer, and extra storage closets. You'll love the convenience of living minutes from the recently revitalized downtown Main Street, the Fox River, Clock Tower Park, bike trails, forest preserves, fitness centers, rec centers, dining, boating, and is ideally located near the Metra, the I90, Three Oaks Recreation Area, and big box stores in Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and Crystal Lake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Brenda Arcari• Baird & Warner
Bought with Paul Molidor• Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
Bought with Paul Molidor• Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
Located in a desired wooded neighborhood and close to downtown. Welcomed to this rehab home! 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath: 1 full bath on the main floor, another full bath in second floor and 1/2 bath in the basement. Completely new kitchen with SS appliances. The full basement offers an extra large bedroom, with a large second family or game room. Enjoy the front and back deck with yard. Nothing to do but move in and begin celebrating. .
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10151375
Jun 26, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 4, 2019
Price Changed
*
May 22, 2019
Price Changed
*
Mar 5, 2019
Price Changed
*
Dec 7, 2018
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09185748
Oct 20, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$88,000
$49/sq ft
Sep 22, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 19, 2016
Price Changed
$125,000
$69/sq ft
Apr 5, 2016
Listed (New)
$140,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,236 (+7.1%)
$21,898 + $86,307
$108,205
2024
$6,756 (+5.7%)
$20,255 + $79,833
$100,088
2023
$6,395 (−10.6%)
$18,116 + $71,401
$89,517
2022
$7,154 (+4.3%)
$11,035 + $84,040
$95,075
2021
$6,860 (+2.7%)
$10,280 + $78,293
$88,573
2020
$6,680 (−5.2%)
$9,916 + $75,521
$85,437
2019
$7,043 (+4.2%)
$9,491 + $72,283
$81,774
2018
$6,756 (+1.7%)
$8,768 + $66,774
$75,542
2017
$6,644 (+1.0%)
$8,768 + $66,774
$75,542
2016
$6,580 (+1.7%)
$7,747 + $58,999
$66,746
2015
$6,469 (+25.9%)
$7,747 + $58,999
$66,746
2013
$5,137 (+2.3%)
$7,227 + $44,045
$51,272
2012
$5,022 (+5.0%)
$7,704 + $46,951
$54,655
2011
$4,782 (+2.7%)
$8,471 + $51,628
$60,099
2010
$4,658 (+3.4%)
$9,053 + $55,176
$64,229
2008
$4,505 (+5.7%)
$9,053 + $61,809
$70,862
2007
$4,263
$8,803 + $60,102
$68,905
Tax history for 1142 Cary Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,236 (+7.1%)
$21,898 + $86,307
$108,205
2024
$6,756 (+5.7%)
$20,255 + $79,833
$100,088
2023
$6,395 (−10.6%)
$18,116 + $71,401
$89,517
2022
$7,154 (+4.3%)
$11,035 + $84,040
$95,075
2021
$6,860 (+2.7%)
$10,280 + $78,293
$88,573
2020
$6,680 (−5.2%)
$9,916 + $75,521
$85,437
2019
$7,043 (+4.2%)
$9,491 + $72,283
$81,774
2018
$6,756 (+1.7%)
$8,768 + $66,774
$75,542
2017
$6,644 (+1.0%)
$8,768 + $66,774
$75,542
2016
$6,580 (+1.7%)
$7,747 + $58,999
$66,746
2015
$6,469 (+25.9%)
$7,747 + $58,999
$66,746
2013
$5,137 (+2.3%)
$7,227 + $44,045
$51,272
2012
$5,022 (+5.0%)
$7,704 + $46,951
$54,655
2011
$4,782 (+2.7%)
$8,471 + $51,628
$60,099
2010
$4,658 (+3.4%)
$9,053 + $55,176
$64,229
2008
$4,505 (+5.7%)
$9,053 + $61,809
$70,862
2007
$4,263
$8,803 + $60,102
$68,905
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
7,097 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,081
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
19-27-254-012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of the R-1 Single-Family Residential District is to accommodate a single-family residential use on lots a minimum of 0.5 acre in size. The R-1 District is for areas of higher residential density located in close proximity to municipalities or historic town centers where services are available and more accessible.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Game Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 28
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 25
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 21
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 6 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 20
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Lower Sq Ft: 0
Model: CAPE COD
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2018
Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1927254012
Lot Information
Dimensions: 100 X 150 X 100 X 150
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees, Chain Link Fence
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,038.94
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 300
Middle Or Junior School District: 300
High School District: 300
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Algonquin Hills
Township: Algonquin
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: North Main Street to Cary Road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,081
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,097 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 19-27-254-012
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Eastview Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Algonquin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Dundee-Crown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Algonquin, IL • 60102
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$373,000 – $452,000
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