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$342,804$260 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $241,000 on Feb 16, 2021

257 CASCADE DR

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60012
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,320 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.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$343K
$323K low$363K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$241,000 · Feb 16, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,870 (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.$88,192 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,796
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,396
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,089
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$264,576

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMCHENRY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
North Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Prairie Ridge High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Hannah Beardsley Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47

Neighborhood · ZIP 60012These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.29%
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.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,733
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.735 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$129,858
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$161,150
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

257 Cascade Dr 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 Crystal Lake 60012
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Crystal Lake 60012
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Crystal Lake 60012
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Crystal Lake 60012
  • Newer than 70% of homes in McHenry County

What homes are worth in Crystal Lake 60012

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

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$259K$1M

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Crystal Lake 60012.

How it measures up in Crystal Lake 60012

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Crystal Lake 60012.

Estimated value$342,804
CheaperTypical $490,065Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$260
CheaperTypical $197Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 257 Cascade Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCrystal Lake 60012McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$342,80410% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26091% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²6% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac4% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than199767% of homes70% of homes

About 257 Cascade Dr

How much is 257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL is $342,804 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $322,636 to $362,972. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL last sell?

257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL last sold on Feb 16, 2021 for $241,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL?

257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL built?

257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL?

257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL is assigned to North Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Prairie Ridge High School (high), rated A; Hannah Beardsley Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL compare to other homes in Crystal Lake 60012?

Among the 4,143 homes in Crystal Lake 60012, it is worth more than 10% of them ($342,804 against a typical $490,065), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($260 against a typical $197), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 2,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1997 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 44% 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 257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 257 Cascade Dr, Crystal Lake, IL was $6,870. The county assessed it at $88,192.

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