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$357,813$194 / 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 97How 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

21 E JAMES WAY

CARY, IL 60013
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,842 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$358K
$346K low$370K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,347 (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.$91,367 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,927
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,716
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$274,101

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyMCHENRY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Cary-Grove High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Three Oaks Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Cary Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Community High School District 155

Neighborhood · ZIP 60013These 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.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
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.25,325
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,673 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,918
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,697
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

21 E James Way 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 less per square foot than 65% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Older than 77% of homes in Cary 60013

What homes are worth in Cary 60013

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

This home
$211K$824K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Cary 60013.

How it measures up in Cary 60013

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cary 60013.

Estimated value$357,813
CheaperTypical $384,514Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,842 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,829 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 21 E James Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 60013McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$357,81340% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19435% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,842 ft²51% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac59% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than196623% of homes23% of homes

About 21 E James Way

How much is 21 E James Way, Cary, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 E James Way, Cary, IL is $357,813 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $345,976 to $369,650. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 E James Way, Cary, IL last sell?

21 E James Way, Cary, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21 E James Way, Cary, IL?

21 E James Way, Cary, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,842 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 21 E James Way, Cary, IL built?

21 E James Way, Cary, IL was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21 E James Way, Cary, IL?

21 E James Way, Cary, IL is assigned to Cary-Grove High School (high), rated A+; Three Oaks Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Cary Junior High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Community High School District 155. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 E James Way, Cary, IL compare to other homes in Cary 60013?

Among the 9,586 homes in Cary 60013, it is worth more than 40% of them ($357,813 against a typical $384,514), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($194 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,842 ft² against a typical 1,829 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1966 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 48% 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 21 E James Way, Cary, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 21 E James Way, Cary, IL was $6,347. The county assessed it at $91,367.

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