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$261,272$245 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $185,000 on May 2, 2022

256 PEARL ST

CARY, IL 60013
1
Baths
1,066 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$261K
$252K low$271K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,000 · May 2, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,735 (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.$76,097 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,887
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,059
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$228,291

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.Ranch
CountyMcHenry
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

Transaction History(2)

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
Three Oaks Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Cary-Grove High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Cary Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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

256 Pearl St 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.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in McHenry County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Older than 85% 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
$216K$786K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$261,272
CheaperTypical $383,132Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,066 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,829 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 256 Pearl St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 60013McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$261,27210% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24575% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,066 ft²10% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac18% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than195815% of homes17% of homes

About 256 Pearl St

How much is 256 Pearl St, Cary, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Pearl St, Cary, IL is $261,272 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $251,683 to $270,861. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Pearl St, Cary, IL last sell?

256 Pearl St, Cary, IL last sold on May 2, 2022 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Pearl St, Cary, IL?

256 Pearl St, Cary, IL has 1 bathrooms and 1,066 square feet of living space.

When was 256 Pearl St, Cary, IL built?

256 Pearl St, Cary, IL was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Pearl St, Cary, IL?

256 Pearl St, Cary, IL is assigned to Three Oaks Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Cary-Grove High School (high), 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 256 Pearl St, Cary, IL compare to other homes in Cary 60013?

Among the 9,586 homes in Cary 60013, it is worth more than 10% of them ($261,272 against a typical $383,132), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($245 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,066 ft² against a typical 1,829 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1958 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 19% 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 256 Pearl St, Cary, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 256 Pearl St, Cary, IL was $5,735. The county assessed it at $76,097.

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