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Property Description
Investor Opportunity! Enjoy the potential of a larger lot with plenty of room to make this property your own. The home needs repairs and updating, making it a great for investors or rehabbers. Property is being sold strictly AS IS, WHERE IS. Cash or conventional financing only. Buyer to verify all information.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 242 Park Ave
General
- Price: $165,000
- Taxes: $4,636 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12758848
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Cary / Oakwood Hills / Trout Valley
- County: McHenry
- Township: Algonquin
- Driving Directions: Route 14 east to Silver Lake rd to Park Ave. Home on the left
School Information
- School District: 26
- Elem School District: 26
- Midd School District: 26
- High School District: 155
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Square Feet: 1,485
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1887
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 148
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1887
- Tax Amount: $4,636
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Court Approval Required
- Property ID: 1912455049
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Schools
Schools serving 242 Park Ave
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Three Oaks School 1514 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL 60013 | PK-5 | 0.9 mi |
Cary Jr High School 2109 Crystal Lake Road, Cary, IL 60013 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Cary-Grove Community High School 2208 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL 60013 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 242 Park Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$879
-79%
$68,265
12%
2023
$4,171
100%
$61,055
32%
2022
-100%
$46,273
7%
2021
$1,485
—
$43,109
4%
2021
$1,485
-4%
$41,583
4%
2019
$1,539
-39%
$39,800
15%
2017
$2,530
60%
$34,636
-6%
2018
$1,579
-35%
$36,767
13%
2016
$2,446
31%
$32,485
7%
2015
$1,871
-3%
$30,468
15%
2014
$1,926
-2%
$26,435
-4%
2013
$1,960
-23%
$27,600
-6%
2012
$2,542
—
$29,421
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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242 Park Avenue, Cary, IL 60013 (MLS# 12758848) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 242 Park Avenue is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on September 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 242 Park Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cary? You can browse all Cary real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

