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$283,134$248 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $270,000 on Mar 5, 2025

42 FOREST LN

CARY, IL 60013
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,140 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.
1,121 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$283K
$270K low$296K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Mar 5, 2025
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.$35,134
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$28,107
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.87%
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.$248,000
SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL MORTGAGE COMPAN · 6.87% 2 · recorded Mar 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,036 (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.$55,931 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,737
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,194
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,023
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,793

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.20 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.Colonial
CountyMcHenry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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

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.

H
Cary-Grove High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Cary Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Deer Path Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.0 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%

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

42 Forest Ln 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 83% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in McHenry County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Among the smallest lots in McHenry County
  • Older than 71% 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.

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$215K$830K

This home is worth more than 17% 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$283,134
CheaperTypical $385,067Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$248
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,803 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1,121 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 42 Forest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 60013McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$283,13417% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24876% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²13% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,121 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than197329% of homes29% of homes

About 42 Forest Ln

How much is 42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL is $283,134 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $269,908 to $296,360. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL last sell?

42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL last sold on Mar 5, 2025 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL?

42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL built?

42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL?

42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL is assigned to Cary-Grove High School (high), rated A+; Cary Junior High School (middle), rated B+; Deer Path Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Community High School District 155. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL compare to other homes in Cary 60013?

Among the 9,586 homes in Cary 60013, it is worth more than 17% of them ($283,134 against a typical $385,067), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($248 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,803 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,121 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1973 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 27% 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 42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 42 Forest Ln, Cary, IL was $4,036. The county assessed it at $55,931.

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