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$387,047$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
Last sold for $200,000 on Sep 20, 2013

38 S PRAIRIE ST

CARY, IL 60013
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,000 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$387K
$374K low$400K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · Sep 20, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,985 (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.$114,694 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,308
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,386
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$114,694
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$344,082

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMcHenry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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
Briargate Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Cary-Grove High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Cary Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

38 S Prairie 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 65% 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 51% 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$387,047
CheaperTypical $383,132Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,829 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 38 S Prairie St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 60013McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$387,04751% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19435% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²57% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac44% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than198649% of homes43% of homes

About 38 S Prairie St

How much is 38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL is $387,047 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $374,216 to $399,878. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL last sell?

38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL last sold on Sep 20, 2013 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL?

38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL built?

38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL?

38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL is assigned to Briargate 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 38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL compare to other homes in Cary 60013?

Among the 9,586 homes in Cary 60013, it is worth more than 51% of them ($387,047 against a typical $383,132), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($194 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 57% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,829 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1986 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 56% 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 38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 38 S Prairie St, Cary, IL was $8,985. The county assessed it at $114,694.

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