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$446,587$235 / 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
Last sold for $233,000 on Jan 17, 2014

509 ESSEX RD

FOX RIVER GROVE, IL 60021
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,904 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.
0.21 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$447K
$404K low$490K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$233,000 · Jan 17, 2014
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.$168,163
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$134,530
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.56%
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.$214,624
GUARANTEED RATE INC · 3.5% 2 · recorded Sep 21, 2020
2nd 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.$63,800
FIRST AMERICAN BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,734 (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.$118,624 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,510
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,114
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$106,094
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$355,872

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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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 · 0.8 mi
H
Cary-Grove High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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

509 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 71% of homes in McHenry County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in McHenry County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% 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 69% 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$446,587
CheaperTypical $383,876Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $224Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,904 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,771 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 509 Essex Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFox River Grove 60021McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$446,58769% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23562% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,904 ft²59% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac28% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than198662% of homes43% of homes

About 509 Essex Rd

How much is 509 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL is $446,587 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $403,513 to $489,661. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL last sell?

509 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL last sold on Jan 17, 2014 for $233,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL?

509 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,904 square feet of living space.

When was 509 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL built?

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

What schools serve 509 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL?

509 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 509 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 69% of them ($446,587 against a typical $383,876), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($235 against a typical $224), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,904 ft² against a typical 1,771 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.21 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 71% 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 509 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 509 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL was $10,734. The county assessed it at $118,624.

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