Welcome to 535 Machelle Drive in Cary, tucked into the highly sought-after The Coves subdivision and sitting on a beautiful 1.04-acre lot! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers more than 2,500 sq ft above grade, plus approximately 1,200 additional sq ft in the mostly finished basement-there's no shortage of room here. The home has been loved and enjoyed for many years and is now ready for its next owner to bring some fresh ideas and make it their own. With generous living spaces, four bedrooms, a full basement and over an acre of property, you've got a fantastic foundation to work with. The dual HVAC systems were replaced in 2020, and the Roof is about 8-10 years old taking care of a few important big-ticket updates. Whether you embrace what's here and update over time or come in with a vision from day one, this is an opportunity to create something pretty special in an established Cary neighborhood. Plenty of space. Over an acre. A great location. And so much potential for its next chapter. Estate sale being sold as-is.
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 2,562
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 2,562
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 20-08-251-008
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Sale and tax history
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Feb 1, 1986
Sold
$30,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,926 (+2.4%)
$29,498 + $118,860
$148,358
2024
$9,691 (+3.2%)
$27,285 + $109,944
$137,229
2023
$9,391 (−15.2%)
$24,403 + $98,331
$122,734
2022
$11,070 (+5.1%)
$33,061 + $102,210
$135,271
2021
$10,531 (+3.2%)
$30,800 + $95,221
$126,021
2020
$10,206 (+2.2%)
$29,710 + $91,850
$121,560
2019
$9,986 (+6.5%)
$28,436 + $87,912
$116,348
2018
$9,375 (+2.3%)
$26,269 + $81,212
$107,481
2017
$9,168 (+1.1%)
$26,269 + $81,212
$107,481
2016
$9,072 (+1.0%)
$24,747 + $76,507
$101,254
2015
$8,978 (−11.1%)
$23,210 + $71,757
$94,967
2013
$10,103 (+2.1%)
$21,652 + $74,571
$96,223
2012
$9,900 (+4.9%)
$23,081 + $79,491
$102,572
2011
$9,435 (+4.6%)
$25,381 + $87,410
$112,791
2010
$9,021 (+1.1%)
$27,125 + $93,417
$120,542
2008
$8,922 (+6.3%)
$27,125 + $105,865
$132,990
2007
$8,396
$26,376 + $102,941
$129,317
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.91 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,562
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,562
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
20-08-251-008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
E1
Estate District
The intent of the E-1 Estate District is to accommodate single-family residences on a minimum of 1 acre that, due to topography and location, are well suited for single-family use. The E-1 District is intended to be located in close proximity to municipalities or historic town centers where infrastructure and services are readily accessible, to encourage the compact and contiguous development policy of the 2030 Plan, and shall take into consideration the densities of the adjacent municipality.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
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 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cary, IL • 60013
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Cary. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $398,500 and $757,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $399K to $758K.