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$346,562$181 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $159,500 on Apr 3, 1998

850 MERRIMAC ST

CARY, IL 60013
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,914 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.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$347K
$332K low$361K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$159,500 · Apr 3, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,632 (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.$98,626 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,626
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$77,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,209
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$295,878

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.4 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

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.

E
Briargate Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Cary-Grove High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

850 Merrimac 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 65% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Cary 60013
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% 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.

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$219K$800K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$346,562
CheaperTypical $387,334Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,914 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,816 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 850 Merrimac St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCary 60013McHenry County
Estimated valuepricier than$346,56235% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18121% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,914 ft²53% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac33% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than197841% of homes37% of homes

About 850 Merrimac St

How much is 850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL is $346,562 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $332,187 to $360,937. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL last sell?

850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL last sold on Apr 3, 1998 for $159,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL?

850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,914 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL built?

850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL?

850 Merrimac 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 850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL compare to other homes in Cary 60013?

Among the 9,586 homes in Cary 60013, it is worth more than 35% of them ($346,562 against a typical $387,334), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($181 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,914 ft² against a typical 1,816 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1978 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of McHenry County, it is worth more than 45% 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 850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 850 Merrimac St, Cary, IL was $7,632. The county assessed it at $98,626.

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