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$376,549$249 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $223,500 on Dec 10, 2014

540 S PRAIRIE ST

CARY, IL 60013
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,515 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.
0.23 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$377K
$358K low$395K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$223,500 · Dec 10, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,867 (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.$101,418 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,282
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,136
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,706
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$304,254

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.Split Level
CountyMcHenry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Briargate Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Cary-Grove High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Cary Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

540 S Prairie 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in McHenry County
  • Smaller than 65% 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
$216K$783K

This home is worth more than 48% 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$376,549
CheaperTypical $384,056Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,515 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 540 S Prairie St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 60013McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$376,54948% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24977% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,515 ft²35% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac43% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than198548% of homes42% of homes

About 540 S Prairie St

How much is 540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL is $376,549 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $357,756 to $395,342. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL last sell?

540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL last sold on Dec 10, 2014 for $223,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL?

540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,515 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL built?

540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL?

540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL is assigned to Briargate Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Cary-Grove High School (high), 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 540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL compare to other homes in Cary 60013?

Among the 9,586 homes in Cary 60013, it is worth more than 48% of them ($376,549 against a typical $384,056), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($249 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,515 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1985 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 53% 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 540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 540 S Prairie St, Cary, IL was $7,867. The county assessed it at $101,418.

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