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$223,083$266 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $206,000 on Jul 29, 2024

459 W JAMES WAY

CARY, IL 60013
2
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$223K
$209K low$237K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$206,000 · Jul 29, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,033 (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.$59,766 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,652
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,114
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,453
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,298

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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 · 0.5 mi
E
Three Oaks Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Cary Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

459 W James Way 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 98% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in McHenry County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Older than 89% 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
$218K$784K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$223,083
CheaperTypical $383,457Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,821 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 459 W James Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 60013McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$223,0832% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26684% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²3% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac25% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than195511% of homes14% of homes

About 459 W James Way

How much is 459 W James Way, Cary, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 459 W James Way, Cary, IL is $223,083 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $208,978 to $237,188. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 459 W James Way, Cary, IL last sell?

459 W James Way, Cary, IL last sold on Jul 29, 2024 for $206,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 459 W James Way, Cary, IL?

459 W James Way, Cary, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 459 W James Way, Cary, IL built?

459 W James Way, Cary, IL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 459 W James Way, Cary, IL?

459 W James Way, Cary, IL is assigned to Cary-Grove High School (high), rated A+; Three Oaks Elementary School (elementary), 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 459 W James Way, Cary, IL compare to other homes in Cary 60013?

Among the 9,586 homes in Cary 60013, it is worth more than 2% of them ($223,083 against a typical $383,457), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($266 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 3% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,821 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1955 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 10% 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 459 W James Way, Cary, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 459 W James Way, Cary, IL was $5,033. The county assessed it at $59,766.

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