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$422,154$241 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $165,000 on Sep 4, 1996

511 ESSEX RD

FOX RIVER GROVE, IL 60021
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,752 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.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$422K
$393K low$451K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Sep 4, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,133 (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.$102,128 (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.$79,618
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,340
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$306,384

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
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 · 0.8 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%

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How this home compares

511 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in McHenry County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% 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
$152K$842K

This home is worth more than 55% 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$422,154
CheaperTypical $403,441Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $233Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,786 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 511 Essex Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFox River Grove 60021McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$422,15455% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24158% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,752 ft²48% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac21% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than198355% of homes40% of homes

About 511 Essex Rd

How much is 511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL is $422,154 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $393,205 to $451,103. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL last sell?

511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL last sold on Sep 4, 1996 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL?

511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,752 square feet of living space.

When was 511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL built?

511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL?

511 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 511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL compare to other homes in Fox River Grove 60021?

Among the 2,064 homes in Fox River Grove 60021, it is worth more than 55% of them ($422,154 against a typical $403,441), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($241 against a typical $233), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,752 ft² against a typical 1,786 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1983 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 64% 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 511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 511 Essex Rd, Fox River Grove, IL was $9,133. The county assessed it at $102,128.

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