*Multiple offers received, highest and best offer due by 10 am on Monday, May 4th.* Charming two-story home in sought-after Brigadoon, showcasing a classic covered front porch complete with a porch swing. Nestled among mature trees and winding streets, this well-established neighborhood offers timeless appeal, perfectly complemented by the home's traditional Colonial layout. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a large walk-in closet and an updated en-suite bath featuring a new shower, vanity, sinks, and tile flooring. The main level offers hardwood floors in the dining room, along with an open-concept kitchen, generous eating area, and a comfortable family room anchored by a gas log fireplace. A rare and convenient feature: two powder rooms on the main level. The insulated, drywalled three-car tandem garage leads to an expansive mudroom with a large closet, laundry area, and second powder room-designed for everyday functionality. Patio doors open to a deck overlooking a lovely backyard, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The full unfinished basement provides endless possibilities for future living space. Recent updates include a new roof (2025), driveway (2023), and furnace, A/C, and humidifier (2023), along with additional cosmetic improvements throughout. Fantastic location within walking distance to Briargate Elementary, downtown Cary's restaurants, festivals, and Metra station!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$196Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Shannon Bremner• Keller Williams Success Realty
Est. $3,028 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 544 S Prairie St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12630491
May 28, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$470,000
$196/sq ft
May 5, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
May 1, 2026
Listed (Active)
$439,900
$183/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09298038
Dec 28, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$237,500
$99/sq ft
Nov 21, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 29, 2016
Price Changed
$249,900
$104/sq ft
Oct 15, 2016
Price Changed
$254,500
$106/sq ft
Jul 26, 2016
Listed (New)
$259,900
$108/sq ft
Custom "One of a Kind" Home. Original Owners*Well Built & maintained this Charming 2 story has a classic Full front porch complete with porch swing! Well established neighborhood with mature trees & winding streets. Cedar exterior with Brand New Roof & 3 Car Tandem Garage*insulated & drywalled plus hot & cold running water with access to mud/laundry and the 2nd of 2 powder rms & huge closet! Center hall with Hardwood Floors thru Spacious Oak Kitchen with Bay dinette open to Family rm with Gas Log Fireplace. Patio drs out to Expansive 45' long deck and lovely backyard! 4 BRS up (current 3rd BR used as office can add closet) plus 2 full baths, Master bath has skylight & WP tub plus dbl vanity & WI shower w/Dual shower heads, New carpet on 2nd floor & main floor LR & FR. Newer Windows on 2nd flr (except bath), Full Unfinished Basement is clean with painted walls & New GFA & H20 Htr! The location is ideal and just a stones throw to town, train and top rated Cary Schools.
Public Records
Dec 1, 1983
Sold
$20,500
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,732 (+3.5%)
$19,643 + $122,150
$141,793
2024
$10,371 (+2.5%)
$18,169 + $112,987
$131,156
2023
$10,118 (+8.3%)
$16,250 + $101,053
$117,303
2022
$9,341 (+4.9%)
$24,855 + $80,899
$105,754
2021
$8,903 (+3.1%)
$23,155 + $75,367
$98,522
2020
$8,639 (+2.0%)
$22,335 + $72,699
$95,034
2019
$8,469 (+6.1%)
$21,377 + $69,582
$90,959
2018
$7,983 (+2.0%)
$19,748 + $64,279
$84,027
2017
$7,829 (−10.5%)
$19,748 + $64,279
$84,027
2016
$8,751 (+0.7%)
$18,604 + $60,555
$79,159
2015
$8,692 (+5.3%)
$17,449 + $65,418
$82,867
2013
$8,253 (+1.9%)
$16,278 + $59,626
$75,904
2012
$8,098 (+4.8%)
$17,352 + $63,560
$80,912
2011
$7,728 (+4.5%)
$19,081 + $69,892
$88,973
2010
$7,398 (+1.0%)
$20,392 + $74,695
$95,087
2008
$7,325 (+6.2%)
$20,392 + $84,514
$104,906
2007
$6,900
$19,829 + $82,180
$102,009
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10,195 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,403
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
19-13-326-018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Oct 21, 2025 • Final
Re-roofing residential
Replace the roof on a residential building.
Roofing
Jun 30, 2022 • Final
Driveway
Grading
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