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$256,973$268 / 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 88How 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 $102,500 on Nov 30, 2016

5221 PALM ST

MCHENRY, IL 60051
2
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
960 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$257K
$227K low$287K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$102,500 · Nov 30, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,245 (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.$58,426 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,515
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,911
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,395
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,278

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.0.11
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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, Detached

Transaction History(6)

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.

E
Cotton Creek Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Matthews Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Wauconda High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Wauconda Community Unit School District 118

Neighborhood · ZIP 60051These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
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.24,760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.707 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,544
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,789
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

5221 Palm St 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 82% of homes in McHenry County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in McHenry County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in McHenry County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in McHenry County

What homes are worth in McHenry 60051

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

This home
$102K$812K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in McHenry 60051.

How it measures up in McHenry 60051

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in McHenry 60051.

Estimated value$256,973
CheaperTypical $320,001Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $223Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,477 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 5221 Palm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMcHenry 60051McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$256,97324% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26880% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²13% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac8% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than198555% of homes42% of homes

About 5221 Palm St

How much is 5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL is $256,973 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $227,073 to $286,873. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL last sell?

5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL last sold on Nov 30, 2016 for $102,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL?

5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL built?

5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL?

5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL is assigned to Cotton Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Matthews Middle School (middle), rated C+; Wauconda High School (high), rated B. All sit in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL compare to other homes in McHenry 60051?

Among the 10,262 homes in McHenry 60051, it is worth more than 24% of them ($256,973 against a typical $320,001), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($268 against a typical $223), it is bigger than 13% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,477 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1985 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 18% 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 5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5221 Palm St, Mchenry, IL was $4,245. The county assessed it at $58,426.

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