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$363,985$334 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1517 N RIVER RD

MCHENRY, IL 60051
2 / 1
Baths
1,090 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1933
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$364K
$344K low$384K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,813 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$104,178 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,523
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,655
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,332
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$312,534

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.37 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyMcHenry
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 435 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hilltop Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.5 mi
H
McHenry Community High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
McHenry Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: McHenry Community High School District 156

Neighborhood · ZIP 60051These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.707 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,544
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,789
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

1517 N River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in McHenry County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in McHenry County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in McHenry County
  • Older than 94% of homes in McHenry County

What homes are worth in McHenry 60051

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$105K$810K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in McHenry 60051.

How it measures up in McHenry 60051

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in McHenry 60051.

Estimated value$363,985
CheaperTypical $319,393Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$334
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,090 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,469 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1933
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 1517 N River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMcHenry 60051McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$363,98560% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33494% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,090 ft²24% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac30% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than19339% of homes6% of homes

About 1517 N River Rd

How much is 1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL is $363,985 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $343,783 to $384,187. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL last sell?

1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL last sold on Jul 9, 2019, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL?

1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL has 2 bathrooms and 1,090 square feet of living space.

When was 1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL built?

1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL was built in 1933, making it 93 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL?

1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL is assigned to Hilltop Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; McHenry Community High School (high); McHenry Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in McHenry Community High School District 156. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL compare to other homes in McHenry 60051?

Among the 10,262 homes in McHenry 60051, it is worth more than 60% of them ($363,985 against a typical $319,393), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($334 against a typical $222), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,090 ft² against a typical 1,469 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1933 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 50% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1517 N River Rd, Mchenry, IL was $8,813. The county assessed it at $104,178.

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