Cary · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Foxford Hills.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $570K
- Avg time on market
- 27 days
- Sold · last year
- 9
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About the community
A larger-home, golf-adjacent community in western Cary.
Foxford Hills is a single-family community on the west side of Cary, in McHenry County, developed in the early-to-mid 2000s. It was built by Town and Country Homes alongside the Foxford Hills Golf Club as an integrated golf-oriented development, though the course was sold to the Cary Park District in 2004 and is now a public, park-district-owned facility rather than a private club tied to the homes. The neighborhood sits near the Fox River corridor, with the golf course laid out amid protected woods and wetlands, and its curving streets carry an English and Scottish naming theme drawn from the original builder's floor plans.
At a glance
Public Foxford Hills Golf Club
An 18-hole public course owned by the Cary Park District, with a clubhouse, bar and grill, and lighted driving range, open to anyone without a membership requirement.
Larger early-2000s homes
Two-story, four-bedroom designs are common, with original builder plans running to roughly 3,250 sq ft and larger custom and expanded homes on the resale market.
Conservation setting
The course and neighborhood sit amid protected woods and wetlands near the Fox River corridor, giving a sense of open space.
Metra to downtown Chicago
The Cary station on the Union Pacific Northwest line offers direct service to Ogilvie Transportation Center, with Fox River Grove another nearby option.
Cary schools
Cary CCSD 26 for K-8 and Community High School District 155 for high school. The high school can be Cary-Grove or Prairie Ridge by address, so confirm.
Cary Park District amenities
District-wide parks, trails, the Sunburst Bay outdoor aquatic center, a community and fitness center, a dog park, and disc golf.
What’s close
Foxford Hills sits on the west side of Cary near the Fox River corridor, off the Route 14 and Route 31 arterials, with a Metra station in town.
- Golf
- Foxford Hills Golf Club, an 18-hole public course owned by the Cary Park District, is right in the neighborhood and open to the public without a membership requirement.
- Schools
- Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 for K-8 and Community High School District 155 for high school, where the assigned high school can be Cary-Grove or Prairie Ridge depending on address. Confirm by address.
- Shopping
- Walkable historic downtown Cary near the train station, with larger-format retail and grocery along the Route 14 corridor and in nearby Crystal Lake and Algonquin.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital to the west and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington to the southeast, both a short drive from Cary.
- Train
- The Cary station on the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line, with direct trains to Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago.
- Highway
- US Route 14 (Northwest Highway) is the main commuting spine, with Route 31 running north-south near the Fox River and connections toward I-90.
What it’s actually like to live here
Foxford Hills appeals to buyers who want a larger, early-2000s single-family home in a quieter, greener pocket of western Cary. The setting is one of its selling points: the neighborhood sits alongside a public golf course laid out among conservation woods and wetlands near the Fox River, so there is a sense of open space and mature natural surroundings that newer, denser subdivisions elsewhere lack. Day to day, residents lean on the Cary Park District system and on Foxford Hills Golf Club right in the neighborhood, where anyone can play or join a league without a private membership.
The commute is the honest tradeoff to name. Cary is a genuine outer-ring suburb, so the train ride to downtown Chicago from the Cary station runs on the longer end, and driving toward I-90, O'Hare, or the northwest-suburban job centers means real time in the car. Buyers trading a closer-in suburb for Foxford Hills are buying space, newer construction, and golf-and-conservation surroundings in exchange for distance.
The other tradeoff is cost of carry. McHenry County property taxes are high relative to much of the country, so the monthly all-in cost of a larger Foxford Hills home reflects both the price and a meaningful tax bill. On the plus side, HOA dues are modest, the golf course is public rather than an expensive mandatory club, and the home sizes and lot feel are generous compared with closer-in markets. For a family that values schools, space, and a golf-and-outdoors lifestyle over a short commute, it is a strong fit.
The questions buyers actually ask
Foxford Hills FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Foxford Hills. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- There is a Foxford Hills homeowners association with modest monthly dues that maintain common entrance and greenspace areas rather than extensive private amenities. Golf membership is entirely separate: Foxford Hills Golf Club is a public, Cary Park District-owned course with no residency requirement and no mandatory membership, so HOA dues do not include golf. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers with the association, since published third-party figures are dated and vary.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $10,000 – $16,000 per year, depending on home size and value. McHenry County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Do I have to join the golf club or pay golf fees if I buy in Foxford Hills?
- No. Foxford Hills Golf Club is a public course owned by the Cary Park District. There is no mandatory golf membership tied to owning a home, and HOA dues do not include golf. You play or buy a season pass on the same public basis as anyone else, arranged directly with the club.
- Is there a homeowners association, and what does it cost?
- Yes, there is a Foxford Hills HOA with modest monthly dues. It is a light-touch single-family association that maintains common entrance and greenspace areas rather than a full-amenity association. Confirm the current amount and exactly what it covers with the association or the seller's disclosure.
- Which schools would my children attend?
- Cary is served by Cary CCSD 26 for grades PK-8 and Community High School District 155 for grades 9-12. In this area the high school can be either Cary-Grove or Prairie Ridge depending on the exact address, and elementary assignment can vary too. Confirm the specific schools for any given home directly with the districts before you rely on it.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Cary has its own Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest line with direct trains to Ogilvie Transportation Center downtown, though the ride is on the longer end. By car you are looking at a drive to reach I-90 or O'Hare. It is workable for a train rider but a genuine outer-suburb distance, so factor that in.
- What are the homes like?
- They are early-2000s single-family homes, mostly larger two-story four-bedroom designs built by Town and Country Homes. Original builder plans ran to about 3,250 sq ft, with bigger custom and expanded homes on the resale market. Expect open floor plans, primary suites, and attached garages typical of that construction period.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Foxford Hills is one of the more premium single-family segments in Cary, but pricing and market pace move with the market. Rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current list prices, recent sales, and how quickly homes are moving.
- Who is the real estate agent for Foxford Hills?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Foxford Hills in Cary, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Foxford Hills specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Foxford Hills
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Foxford Hills, 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
$569,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$600,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
27 days
Sold in the last year
9
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 16, 2025 through September 16, 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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Schools serving Foxford Hills
Where Foxford Hills homes go to school
Homes in Foxford Hills are most often zoned to Cary-Grove HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
School assignment is derived from the school the MRED listing agent entered and is not a guarantee. Always verify current attendance boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
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