Cary · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Silver Lake.
Homes for sale in Silver Lake, Cary, IL. 4 closed in the last year. Built 1957-1988.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $0
- Avg time on market
- 0 days
- Sold · last year
- 4
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
Silver Lake: 1957-1988 construction.
Silver Lake is a residential subdivision in Cary built between 1957 and 1988, offering a mix of ranch, raised ranch, and split-level homes on wooded and spacious lots. The neighborhood sits near conservation areas and parks, with direct access to downtown Cary amenities, schools, and commuter transit. Homes here tend to feature updated kitchens, newer mechanicals, and outdoor space, reflecting steady modernization over recent years. The median closed price of $275,000 reflects the area's affordability relative to surrounding McHenry County markets. With four sales in the last 12 months and 11 over three years, turnover is modest but consistent.
At a glance
Built 1957–1988
Original construction era based on MRED listing records.
0.3 sales/month
11 homes closed here in the last 36 months.
Sells exactly at list
Median sale-to-list ratio across recent comps.
Commuter Rail Access
Cary Metra Station is approximately 1.6 miles away, offering direct commuter service.
Wooded Lots & Lake Access
Many homes feature mature trees and direct or shared rights to Silver Lake for recreation.
What’s close
Silver Lake sits within walking or short-drive distance of Cary's downtown core, schools, parks, and conservation areas. Grocery, dining, and shopping options cluster within 1, 3 miles, with commuter rail access nearby.
- Schools
- Deer Path Elementary (0.14 mi), Cary Junior High (0.29 mi), and Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 serve the area.
- Parks & Nature
- Cary-Grove Park (0.9 mi), Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area (0.92 mi), and Silver Creek Conservation Area (1.29 mi) offer outdoor recreation.
- Grocery & Farmers Market
- Jewel-Osco (1.16 mi), Aldi (1.38 mi), and Cary Farmers Market (1.65 mi) for fresh and everyday shopping.
- Dining
- Signature Bar & Grille (0.93 mi), Galati's Hideaway (1.14 mi), Memo's Tacos (1.16 mi), and ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi (1.16 mi) nearby.
- Coffee & Casual
- Pronto Coffee (0.75 mi), Starbucks (1.24 mi), and Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters (1.68 mi) for quick stops.
- Shopping
- Cary Square Shopping Center (1.22 mi) and Country Commons Shopping Center (2.1 mi) for retail and services.
- Transit
- Cary Metra Station (1.59 mi) provides commuter rail access to Chicago and surrounding areas.
Recent closed sales
What's selling in Silver Lake.
Most-recent closed comps from MRED. Useful for sellers gauging listing price and for buyers calibrating offers.
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2728 Crystal Lake Road Cary | Jan 21, 2026 | $151,925 | 1br · 1ba | 480 |
| 6112 Hillcrest Road Cary | Sep 2, 2025 | $200,000 | 3br · 1ba | 824 |
| 6407 Hillcrest Road Cary | Aug 28, 2025 | $324,900 | 3br · 2ba | 1,792 |
| 6412 Rawson Bridge Road Cary | Jul 21, 2025 | $325,000 | 3br · 2ba | 1,747 |
| 6602 Hunters Path Cary | Jun 27, 2025 | $181,000 | 1br · 1ba | 658 |
| 6707 Hawthorne Drive Cary | Jun 16, 2025 | $200,000 | 2br · 1ba | 665 |
Closed-sale data sourced from MRED. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Market snapshot
Silver Lake, 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
$275,000
Homes for sale right now
0
Avg time on market
0 days
Sold in the last year
4
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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