Cary · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Northwood Acres.
Homes for sale in Northwood Acres, Cary, IL. 1 closed in the last year. Built 1998-2003.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $0
- Avg time on market
- 0 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
Northwood Acres: 1998-2003 construction.
Northwood Acres is a established subdivision in Cary built between 1998 and 2003, featuring custom and semi-custom homes on spacious lots. The neighborhood sits within walking distance of Three Oaks Elementary School and other Cary schools, with direct access to community amenities like Cary-Grove Park and the Cary Community Trail. Homes here tend to stay in owner hands for extended periods, reflecting stable ownership and consistent upkeep. The area balances suburban quiet with convenient proximity to downtown Cary, Metra transit, and local shopping and dining.
At a glance
Built 1998–2003
Original construction era based on MRED listing records.
1 sold last year
Closed-sale volume across MRED records.
Sells 3.1% under ask
Median sale-to-list ratio across recent comps.
Walking distance to schools
All three levels of Cary schools are accessible on foot from the neighborhood.
Sunburst Bay nearby
Aquatic center and water park are within close proximity for summer recreation.
What’s close
Northwood Acres sits minutes from downtown Cary's dining and shopping, with schools, parks, and transit all within a short walk or drive.
- Schools
- Three Oaks Elementary is 0.12 miles away; Cary Public Schools office at 0.13 miles.
- Parks & Recreation
- Cary-Grove Park is 0.45 miles; Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area at 1.05 miles; Highlands Park at 1.22 miles.
- Coffee & Dining
- Pronto Coffee (0.77 mi), Taqueria Campos and Gallo's Pizza (both 0.92 mi), 750 Cucina Rustica (1.08 mi).
- Grocery
- Cary Farmers Market (1.07 mi), Jewel-Osco (1.46 mi), Aldi (1.89 mi).
- Shopping
- Cary Square Shopping Center (1.49 mi), Country Commons Shopping Center (1.93 mi).
- Fitness
- Black Label Fitness (0.91 mi), Yoga Barre (1.09 mi), Hilltop Fitness Inc (1.12 mi).
- Transit
- Cary Metra station is 1.06 miles away.
Recent closed sales
What's selling in Northwood Acres.
Most-recent closed comps from MRED. Useful for sellers gauging listing price and for buyers calibrating offers.
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1712 Squirrel Trail Cary | Oct 30, 2025 | $630,000 | 4br · 3.1ba | 4,059 |
| 1503 Otter Trail Cary | Jun 16, 2025 | $665,000 | 4br · 3.1ba | 3,450 |
| 7307 Mallard Way Cary | Jun 2, 2025 | $857,500 | 4br · 4.1ba | 3,378 |
Closed-sale data sourced from MRED. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Market snapshot
Northwood Acres, 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
$0
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$642,500
Homes for sale right now
0
Avg time on market
0 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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