Move-in ready split-level in a great Cary location. The foyer opens to a bright living and dining area with an updated kitchen that has painted cabinets and new counters plus stainless steel appliances backsplash and flooring. Fresh paint and new carpet give the home a modern touch. The main level has a primary suite with a walk-in closet and built-in shelving along with a second bedroom and an updated full bath. The lower level offers a large family room two bedrooms a full bath and laundry. Updates include newer furnace AC water softener most windows sliders and both baths. Outside there are two decks a fenced yard and landscaped grounds with perennials. Close to Cary schools Metra parks and trails. Minutes from The Tracks Bar & Grill Cary Ale House Cucina Rustica local coffee shops and seasonal festivals. *Highest and Best Due by 8/12/2025 | 8:00 pm.* **
Ready to go!! Open, lofty feel...isn't that what you've been looking for? New front door leads to a spacious foyer with room to move around. Just steps away and you'll be up or down in this Bi-level home. Upper main level hosts LR, DR, updated Kitchen, updated Bath, MBR, 2nd bdr. Walls freshly painted, new carpet & wood laminate in some areas. Kitchen updated with painted cabs, counters, SS appliances, flooring, backslash, windows. MBR has walk-in closet with built-in shelving. Both full baths have been updated. Most windows newer throughout the home except 3 in lower level. Lower level has huge family room, 2 bdrs, full bath, laundry and utilities. Pull down attic stairs leads to extra storage above. 2 decks...1 with new sliders off living room, 1 off ground level from foyer. Fenced yard, beautifully landscaped. Many perennials. Note: Newer or updated items include furnace, a/c, new water softener, most windows, new sliders in LR, carpet, wood laminate flooring ,updated kitchen & baths, new front door. Great home for entertaining, relaxing and/or raising the family. Cary schools, close to town and Metra...great parks and bike & walk trails nearby...
Public Records
Jul 20, 1998
Sold
$163,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1994
Sold
$149,500
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 27, 1989
Sold
$79,330
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1986
Sold
$106,900
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,066 (+3.6%)
$23,061 + $85,498
$108,559
2024
$7,783 (+2.8%)
$21,331 + $79,084
$100,415
2023
$7,573 (+23.7%)
$19,078 + $70,731
$89,809
2022
$6,121 (+10.4%)
$20,749 + $55,618
$76,367
2021
$5,545 (−0.8%)
$19,330 + $51,815
$71,145
2020
$5,591 (−6.0%)
$18,646 + $49,981
$68,627
2019
$5,949 (−3.0%)
$17,846 + $47,838
$65,684
2018
$6,132 (+2.1%)
$16,486 + $49,447
$65,933
2017
$6,005 (+0.9%)
$16,486 + $49,447
$65,933
2016
$5,949 (+0.9%)
$15,531 + $46,582
$62,113
2015
$5,894 (+0.4%)
$14,567 + $43,690
$58,257
2013
$5,869 (+1.6%)
$13,589 + $42,120
$55,709
2012
$5,775 (+4.5%)
$14,486 + $44,899
$59,385
2011
$5,526 (+4.2%)
$15,929 + $49,372
$65,301
2010
$5,302 (+0.8%)
$17,024 + $52,765
$69,789
2008
$5,258 (+5.8%)
$17,024 + $59,972
$76,996
2007
$4,970
$16,554 + $58,316
$74,870
Tax history for 745 Merrimac St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,066 (+3.6%)
$23,061 + $85,498
$108,559
2024
$7,783 (+2.8%)
$21,331 + $79,084
$100,415
2023
$7,573 (+23.7%)
$19,078 + $70,731
$89,809
2022
$6,121 (+10.4%)
$20,749 + $55,618
$76,367
2021
$5,545 (−0.8%)
$19,330 + $51,815
$71,145
2020
$5,591 (−6.0%)
$18,646 + $49,981
$68,627
2019
$5,949 (−3.0%)
$17,846 + $47,838
$65,684
2018
$6,132 (+2.1%)
$16,486 + $49,447
$65,933
2017
$6,005 (+0.9%)
$16,486 + $49,447
$65,933
2016
$5,949 (+0.9%)
$15,531 + $46,582
$62,113
2015
$5,894 (+0.4%)
$14,567 + $43,690
$58,257
2013
$5,869 (+1.6%)
$13,589 + $42,120
$55,709
2012
$5,775 (+4.5%)
$14,486 + $44,899
$59,385
2011
$5,526 (+4.2%)
$15,929 + $49,372
$65,301
2010
$5,302 (+0.8%)
$17,024 + $52,765
$69,789
2008
$5,258 (+5.8%)
$17,024 + $59,972
$76,996
2007
$4,970
$16,554 + $58,316
$74,870
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,346 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,104
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
19-14-227-013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 14
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 6 x 6
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: L-shaped
Basement: Finished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 1914227013
Levels: Bi-Level
Lot Information
Dimensions: 66x132
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,783
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers
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: 26
Middle Or Junior School District: 26
High School District: 155
Location Information
Township: Algonquin
Corporate Limits: Cary
Directions: Take Route 14 (Northwest Highway) to First Street and head north. Turn right onto Merrimac Street. The home will be on your left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,104
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,346 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 19-14-227-013
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: Dean Tubekis Team
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Briargate Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Cary Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Cary-Grove Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cary, IL • 60013
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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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Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$404,000 – $490,000
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