Last Sold Price
4 beds1,806 sqft$165/sqft
1142 Cary Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102

Description

This charming Cap Code 1.5 story home is larger than it looks and is loaded with charm and character! No cookie cutter layout here. With 2 main floor bedrooms, 1 on the second level, and another possible in the basement there's room for all. In addition to that you'll enjoy the updated main floor bath, a beautiful Bay window and slider to the front deck in the living room, a unique kitchen with a large eat-in area, a slider off the kitchen which leads to a large deck. The extra wide fenced in yard...This charming Cap Code 1.5 story home is larger than it looks and is loaded with charm and character! No cookie cutter layout here. With 2 main floor bedrooms, 1 on the second level, and another possible in the basement there's room for all. In addition to that you'll enjoy the updated main floor bath, a beautiful Bay window and slider to the front deck in the living room, a unique kitchen with a large eat-in area, a slider off the kitchen which leads to a large deck. The extra wide fenced in yard is your blank canvas to do and add what you like, maybe a pool, a large shed, a garden, or dream big and add on a 3 or 4 Season room. It's the perfect yard for entertaining guests, or chilling out by the fire pit. Experience the feeling of country living in your own backyard. The second level of this home offers the 3rd bedroom with large skylight, 3/4 updated bath, a loft or flex space which can be converted into another bedroom, home office, gaming room or playroom, and a 2nd skylight. You'll find that the updated finished basement offers a 1/2 bath, potential 4th bedroom, laundry room with newer front load washer and dryer, and extra storage closets. You'll love the convenience of living minutes from the recently revitalized downtown Main Street, the Fox River, Clock Tower Park, bike trails, forest preserves, fitness centers, rec centers, dining, boating, and is ideally located near the Metra, the I90, Three Oaks Recreation Area, and big box stores in Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and Crystal Lake.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/28/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brenda Arcari • Baird & Warner
    P: (847) 409-7005 C: (847) 409-7005 brenda.arcari@bairdwarner.com

Sold By Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva

Property Details for 1142 Cary Road

Status
MLS #
11481785
Days on Market
151
Taxes
$7,039 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
0.34 AC / 14,984 SF
Area
Algonquin
Subdivision
Algonquin Hills
Township
Algonquin
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Cars
1.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Cape Cod

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$372,000

Avg days on market

8

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

Algonquin, IL

9 comparable properties found

a front view of a house with a garden and yard
1/38
1

$355,000

Sold 06/23/25

4
Bedrooms
1,968
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
$360,000 | 521 Colonial Court, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/29
2

$360,000

Sold 06/06/25

4
Bedrooms
2,059
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
front view of a house with a yard
1/25
3

$350,459

Sold 10/28/24

4
Bedrooms
2,149
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$390,500 | 505 Skyline Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/28
4

$390,500

Sold 09/20/24

4
Bedrooms
1,987
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
a front view of a house with yard and trees
1/32
5

$355,000

Sold 04/02/25

4
Bedrooms
1,782
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and trees
1/25
6

$382,000

Sold 05/15/25

4
Bedrooms
1,856
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/27
7

$372,000

Sold 01/16/26

4
Bedrooms
2,145
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
front view of a house with a yard
1/2
8

$379,999

Sold 01/09/25

4
Bedrooms
1,840
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
$395,000 | 2110 Tahoe Parkway, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/24
9

$395,000

Sold 05/29/26

4
Bedrooms
1,856
Square Feet
0.25
Acres

Location

Add your commute

Building Information for 1142 Cary Road

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,984 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$2,101 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,515

Property Taxes

$587

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 1142 Cary Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 300
  • High School District: 300
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 300
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Skylight(s)
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Water: Private Well
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees, Chain Link Fence
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 150 X 100 X 150
  • Other Structures: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • North Coordinate: 21
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 33
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 7
  • Document Date: 2022-10-14T04:12:26
  • Photos Count: 57
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 10-20-2022
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X25
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 14X21
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X20
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 11X28

Property History for 1142 Cary Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2023

Sold

MRED #11481785

$298,000
Mar 14, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11481785

$278,000
Mar 14, 2023

Pending

MRED #11481785

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2023

Sold

MRED #11481785

$298,000
03/14/2023

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11481785

$278,000
03/14/2023

Pending

MRED #11481785

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1142 Cary Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,080Additions-Total$5,080
Tax Record2024$373 ($31 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,127 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyMCHENRYAPN19-27-254-011

Schools near 1142 Cary Road

This home is within Community Unit School District 300.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Eastview Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Algonquin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dundee-Crown High School
Public9 to 12

DREAM Academy
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

New listings in 60102

$475,000 | 3 Falcon Ridge Court, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/32
New

$475,000

4
Bedrooms
2,692
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
$739,000 | 701 Fairway View Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/36
Open: 9/5 09:00AM - 04:00PMNew

$739,000

4
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
0.44
Acres
$699,111 | 1004 North Harrison Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/68
New

$699,111

4
Bedrooms
3,888
Square Feet
0.62
Acres
$539,900 | 1871 Cooper Lane, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/34
New

$539,900

3
Bedrooms
2,995
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$574,900 | 1831 Haverford Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/50
New

$574,900

4
Bedrooms
2,700
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
$675,990 | 1001 Waterford Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/32
Contingent

$675,990

4
Bedrooms
3,064
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$430,000 | 1191 Glenmont Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/36
Contingent

$430,000

3
Bedrooms
1,840
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$545,000 | 820 Southwick Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/35
Virtual Tour

$545,000

4
Bedrooms
2,242
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$634,990 | 1961 Broadsmore Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
1/30
Open: 8/30 12:00PM - 03:00PM

$634,990

4
Bedrooms
3,566
Square Feet
0.27
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1142 Cary Road, Algonquin, IL 60102
$298,000
4
1,806
14,984
$160,000
3
1,500
29,620
2
1
933
7,500
7,591
3
2,146
15,000
7,943

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Baird & Warner

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 04/30/2023 03:02 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.