Algonquin · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Alta Vista.
Homes for sale in Alta Vista, Algonquin, IL. 1 closed in the last year. Built 1977-1986. Schools: District 300.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $446K
- Avg time on market
- 2 days
- Sold · last year
- 1
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period May 9, 2025 through May 9, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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About the community
Alta Vista: 1977-1986 construction.
Alta Vista is a 1977, 1986 subdivision in Algonquin built during a period of steady residential expansion in McHenry County. Homes here range from ranch to split-level and raised ranch designs, many on tree-lined streets with fenced yards. The neighborhood sits within walking distance of Eastview Elementary and Algonquin Middle School, and benefits from proximity to parks, the Fox River Bike Trail, and downtown Algonquin dining and shopping. Recent sales activity shows a median closed price of $373,500, with homes typically updated over the past decade.
At a glance
Built 1977–1986
Original construction era based on MRED listing records.
Single-family homes
Property type mix per current MRED listings.
~2,181 sqft typical
4-bedroom layouts dominate.
0.32-acre median lot
Compact lots, lower yard maintenance.
Schools
Elementary: District 300. High school: District 300.
Property taxes
Typical $9k-$9k/yr based on listed homes.
1 sold last year
Closed-sale volume across MRED records.
Sells 1.4% under ask
Median sale-to-list ratio across recent comps.
Bike Trail Access
Fox River Bike Trail and Prairie Path are within walking distance for commuting and recreation.
Community Pool
Public pool is steps away from several homes in the subdivision.
What’s close
Alta Vista sits in central Algonquin with quick access to schools, parks, dining, and shopping. Grocery stores, restaurants, and fitness options are all within a mile.
- Grocery
- Jewel-Osco is 0.48 miles away; Village Fresh Market and Supermercado Y Licoreria are also nearby.
- Dining & Coffee
- ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi, DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill, and China Dragon are all under 0.6 miles; Dunkin and Starbucks within 0.6 miles.
- Schools
- Eastview Elementary School is 0.05 miles away; Algonquin Middle School is 0.18 miles away.
- Parks & Recreation
- Holder Memorial Park (0.78 mi), Cornish Park (0.81 mi), Riverfront Park (0.88 mi), and Brunner Family Forest Preserve (1.04 mi) offer playgrounds and trails.
- Shopping
- Fox River Center is 0.66 miles away; Home Goods and TJ Maxx are within 2.8 miles.
- Fitness
- Aira Fitness (0.71 mi), Melt Pilates and Hot Yoga (0.89 mi), and Pro Fitness Gym (1.09 mi) are nearby.
- Healthcare
- Envision Health & Wellness and VitalisCARE Clinic are both 0.56, 0.6 miles away.
Recent closed sales
What's selling in Alta Vista.
Most-recent closed comps from MRED. Useful for sellers gauging listing price and for buyers calibrating offers.
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 910 Vista Drive Algonquin | Oct 30, 2025 | $407,000 | 4br · 3ba | 2,524 |
| 810 Tamarac Drive Algonquin | Jul 25, 2025 | $444,000 | 3br · 3.1ba | 2,181 |
Closed-sale data sourced from MRED. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Market snapshot
Alta Vista, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$445,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$373,500
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
2 days
Sold in the last year
1
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period May 9, 2025 through May 9, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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