**Multiple Offers** Calling for Highest & Best by 6pm August 26th **Don't walk, run! This house is dressed to impress. Open floor plan, updated throughout. The kitchen will absolutely wow you! 3 bedroom, 3 bath, primary bath has heated flooring! 3.5 tiled, heated garage, on an acre lot, backs up to Tom Sawyer Pond. Finished basement to entertain game night or cozy up to the downstairs fireplace and bar! Want to feel like you're on vacation where you live?! You've found it, think of it as a nature preserve; heavily wooded, hilly terrain, hiking paths, rare plants and flowers along the paths, winding roads, every season change brings on a new beauty that makes you say wow, I live here. It is a lifestyle community that has all the amenities you can ever want. Equestrians, you can board your horse at the Trout Valley barn! Boaters, drop your boat at the Trout Valley launch for FREE! Marina and launch were newly refurbished. Tennis and Pickle ball enthusiast, private courts await you. Golfers, hop in the golf cart and cruise over to the Cary Country Club for a round of golf and lovely views of the course off the country clubs deck. Fisherman, fly fish in several private ponds or drop a line in Tom Sawyer Pond. Socialize with the neighbors at the Riverfront Lodge or Barn where you not only know your neighbors but they become lifelong friends. Where else can you have all this? Here!... and, yet you're only 10 min to the Metra train and 60 min to downtown Chicago! Situated between Fox Bluff Conservation Area, Fox River and Cary Country Club 18-hole public golf course.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.99 acresLot Size
$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Mackey• Baird & Warner
Bought with Jim Starwalt• Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes
Create unforgettable memories! Premium home site and a fabulous sprawling ranch on Tom Sawyer Lake. Trout Valley is a tribute to nature and world class recreation. Quality built home has been lovingly maintained and upgraded for many years! It is time for you to take advantage of this opportunity and take over the reins. Newer Pella windows, hardwood floors, newly finished basement sure to impress, brick paver entrance and more. Dream 3.5 car heated garage with tiled flooring. You will quickly escape to another world as you meander down the valley and enjoy the community pool, marina on the Fox River, stable & riding trails, stocked ponds, tennis, parks, beach and community center. Hike the trails and live in harmony with the land! Multiple offers received! Highest and best due by 4/29/16 at 8:00 p.m.
Public Records
Jun 5, 1997
Sold
$270,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,475 (+3.3%)
$32,599 + $165,506
$198,105
2024
$14,009 (+11.5%)
$30,154 + $153,090
$183,244
2023
$12,560 (+10.2%)
$26,969 + $123,788
$150,757
2022
$11,398 (+4.8%)
$34,258 + $99,690
$133,948
2021
$10,876 (+3.0%)
$31,915 + $92,873
$124,788
2020
$10,558 (+2.0%)
$30,785 + $89,585
$120,370
2019
$10,352 (−3.3%)
$29,465 + $85,744
$115,209
2018
$10,709 (+1.9%)
$28,519 + $87,691
$116,210
2017
$10,511 (+6.1%)
$28,519 + $87,691
$116,210
2016
$9,906 (+1.0%)
$26,867 + $82,610
$109,477
2015
$9,809 (+2.0%)
$25,199 + $77,481
$102,680
2013
$9,620 (+2.0%)
$23,507 + $68,399
$91,906
2012
$9,429 (+4.9%)
$25,058 + $72,912
$97,970
2011
$8,989 (+4.6%)
$27,554 + $80,176
$107,730
2010
$8,596 (+1.1%)
$29,448 + $85,686
$115,134
2008
$8,503 (+6.2%)
$29,448 + $97,575
$127,023
2007
$8,004
$28,635 + $94,880
$123,515
Tax history for 225 Brookbridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,475 (+3.3%)
$32,599 + $165,506
$198,105
2024
$14,009 (+11.5%)
$30,154 + $153,090
$183,244
2023
$12,560 (+10.2%)
$26,969 + $123,788
$150,757
2022
$11,398 (+4.8%)
$34,258 + $99,690
$133,948
2021
$10,876 (+3.0%)
$31,915 + $92,873
$124,788
2020
$10,558 (+2.0%)
$30,785 + $89,585
$120,370
2019
$10,352 (−3.3%)
$29,465 + $85,744
$115,209
2018
$10,709 (+1.9%)
$28,519 + $87,691
$116,210
2017
$10,511 (+6.1%)
$28,519 + $87,691
$116,210
2016
$9,906 (+1.0%)
$26,867 + $82,610
$109,477
2015
$9,809 (+2.0%)
$25,199 + $77,481
$102,680
2013
$9,620 (+2.0%)
$23,507 + $68,399
$91,906
2012
$9,429 (+4.9%)
$25,058 + $72,912
$97,970
2011
$8,989 (+4.6%)
$27,554 + $80,176
$107,730
2010
$8,596 (+1.1%)
$29,448 + $85,686
$115,134
2008
$8,503 (+6.2%)
$29,448 + $97,575
$127,023
2007
$8,004
$28,635 + $94,880
$123,515
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,142
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
McHenry County
APN
19-24-103-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Solar Tubes/Light Tubes, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
# of Rooms: 10
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Softener Owned, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,166
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 2166
Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2016
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4,332
Total Sq Ft: 2,166
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 1924103002
Lot Information
Dimensions: 121 X 70 X 306 X 232
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
Lot Features: Horses Allowed, Landscaped, Pond(s), Water Rights, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Creek, Fence-Invisible Pet, Lake Access, Outdoor Lighting
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,398
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Stable(s), Horse-Riding Area, Horse-Riding Trails, Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Association Fee: $1,600
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Security, Lake Rights
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 26
Elementary School: Briargate Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 26
Middle Or Junior School: Cary Junior High School
High School District: 155
High School: Cary-Grove Community High School
Location Information
Township: Algonquin
Corporate Limits: Trout Valley
Directions: 14 to Country Commons to Turkey Run to Brookbridge, house is on the left
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,142
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: McHenry County
APN: 19-24-103-002
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Star Home Team
Around this home
Schools
Briargate Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Cary Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Cary-Grove Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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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 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
Trout Valley, 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.
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Estimated sale price
$628,000 – $760,000
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