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$521,652$210 / 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 96How 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

5811 AMHERST CT

MCHENRY, IL 60050
3 / 2
Baths
2,487 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.
1.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$522K
$500K low$543K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,495 (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.$140,068 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,759
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$127,309
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,487
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$420,204

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.A-Frame
CountyMcHenry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 359 ft²Porch · 368 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Parkland Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Valley View Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
McHenry Community High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: McHenry Community High School District 156

Neighborhood · ZIP 60050These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,206
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,039 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,059
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,761
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

5811 Amherst Ct 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 93% of homes in McHenry 60050
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in McHenry 60050
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in McHenry 60050

What homes are worth in McHenry 60050

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

This home
$148K$665K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in McHenry 60050.

How it measures up in McHenry 60050

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in McHenry 60050.

Estimated value$521,652
CheaperTypical $303,465Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area2,487 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size1.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 5811 Amherst Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMcHenry 60050McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$521,65293% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21054% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than2,487 ft²87% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.16 ac93% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than198859% of homes47% of homes

About 5811 Amherst Ct

How much is 5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL is $521,652 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $499,957 to $543,347. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL last sell?

5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL last sold on Jul 26, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL?

5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL has 3 bathrooms, 2,487 square feet of living space and a 1.16-acre lot.

When was 5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL built?

5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL?

5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL is assigned to Parkland Middle School (middle), rated B; Valley View Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; McHenry Community High School (high). All sit in McHenry Community High School District 156. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL compare to other homes in McHenry 60050?

Among the 11,712 homes in McHenry 60050, it is worth more than 93% of them ($521,652 against a typical $303,465), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($210 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,487 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (1.16 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1988 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 83% 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 5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5811 Amherst Ct, Mchenry, IL was $10,495. The county assessed it at $140,068.

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