Cary · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Root Springs.
Homes for sale in Root Springs, Cary, IL. 1 closed in the last year. Built 1922-2008. Schools: District 155.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $368K
- Avg time on market
- 302 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
Root Springs: 1922-2008 construction.
Root Springs is a mixed-era subdivision in Cary spanning from 1922 to 2008, with homes positioned along the Lower Fox River and Cary Creek Channel. The neighborhood is defined by water access, with multiple listings highlighting direct Fox River frontage, boat docks, and kayak launch points. Located roughly one mile from downtown Cary, the area combines river-adjacent living with proximity to Metra transit, local dining, and shopping. Recent sales activity shows a median closed price of $602,500 over the past three years.
At a glance
Built 1922–2008
Original construction era based on MRED listing records.
Single-family homes
Property type mix per current MRED listings.
~1,572 sqft typical
3-bedroom layouts dominate.
0.52-acre median lot
Generous lots compared to most McHenry County subdivisions.
Schools
Elementary: District 26. High school: District 155.
HOA ~$21/mo
Median monthly fee across current listings (HOA inclusions vary by property).
Property taxes
Typical $8k-$8k/yr based on listed homes.
1 sold last year
Closed-sale volume across MRED records.
Sells 6.1% over ask
Median sale-to-list ratio across recent comps.
Fox River boat access
Multiple listings feature boat docks, jet ski lifts, and direct water launch to Chain O'Lakes.
Mature tree canopy
Listings highlight wooded lots with mature oaks providing shade and privacy along the creek.
What’s close
Root Springs sits one mile from downtown Cary's shops and restaurants, with Metra access for Chicago commutes. Grocery, dining, fitness, and parks are all within walking distance or a short drive.
- Grocery & Farmers Market
- Cary Farmers Market is 0.9 miles away; Jewel-Osco locations at 1.6 to 1.8 miles; Aldi at 2.1 miles.
- Dining
- 750 Cucina Rustica, Tracks Bar & Grill, Gallo's Pizza & Pasta, and Taqueria Campos all within 1 mile.
- Coffee & Cafes
- Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters (0.9 mi), Bruneau (1.1 mi), and Starbucks locations nearby.
- Parks & Recreation
- Lions Park (0.9 mi), Fox Bluff Conservation Area (0.9 mi), and Picnic Grove Park (1.5 mi) offer outdoor space.
- Schools
- Algonquin Road Elementary (0.75 mi) and Briargate Elementary (0.95 mi); Cary Public Schools office at 1 mile.
- Fitness
- Hilltop Fitness Inc (0.85 mi), Yoga Barre (0.88 mi), and Black Label Fitness (1 mi).
- Shopping
- Country Commons Shopping Center (1.1 mi) and Stone Hill Center (1.7 mi) for retail and services.
- Transit
- Cary Metra station is 1 mile away, offering direct access to Chicago via Union Pacific Northwest Line.
Recent closed sales
What's selling in Root Springs.
Most-recent closed comps from MRED. Useful for sellers gauging listing price and for buyers calibrating offers.
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Grove Lane Cary | Apr 27, 2026 | $354,400 | 3br · 2ba | 1,530 |
| 9201 Spring Street Road Cary | Jul 31, 2025 | $397,000 | 2br · 2ba | 2,070 |
Closed-sale data sourced from MRED. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Market snapshot
Root Springs, 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
$367,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$602,500
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
302 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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