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$464,128$230 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

400 ESSEX RD

FOX RIVER GROVE, IL 60021
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,016 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.
0.25 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

$464K
$420K low$509K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$414,128
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$331,302
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.10%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$50,000
FIRST AMERICAN BK · recorded Oct 21, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,720 (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.$120,944 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,189
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$97,755
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$108,170
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$362,832

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMcHenry
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

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

E
Algonquin Road Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Fox River Grove Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Cary-Grove High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Community High School District 155

Neighborhood · ZIP 60021These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.6%
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.4,143
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,790 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$123,036
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,388
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

400 Essex 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.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Fox River Grove 60021
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in McHenry County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Fox River Grove 60021

What homes are worth in Fox River Grove 60021

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

This home
$136K$783K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Fox River Grove 60021.

How it measures up in Fox River Grove 60021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fox River Grove 60021.

Estimated value$464,128
CheaperTypical $383,876Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$230
CheaperTypical $224Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area2,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,771 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 400 Essex Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFox River Grove 60021McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$464,12874% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23058% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than2,016 ft²65% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac45% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than198662% of homes43% of homes

About 400 Essex Rd

How much is 400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL is $464,128 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $419,548 to $508,708. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL?

400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,016 square feet of living space.

When was 400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL built?

400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL?

400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL is assigned to Algonquin Road Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Fox River Grove Middle School (middle), rated B; Cary-Grove High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Community High School District 155. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL compare to other homes in Fox River Grove 60021?

Among the 2,063 homes in Fox River Grove 60021, it is worth more than 74% of them ($464,128 against a typical $383,876), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($230 against a typical $224), it is bigger than 65% of them (2,016 ft² against a typical 1,771 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1986 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 74% 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 400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 400 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL was $6,720. The county assessed it at $120,944.

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