Fox River Grove · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Picnic Grove.
Homes for sale in Picnic Grove, Fox River Grove, IL. 4 closed in the last year. Built 1996-2000.
- 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
Picnic Grove: 1996-2000 construction.
Picnic Grove is a 1996, 2000 subdivision in Fox River Grove built around a nature preserve easement that runs behind the homes, creating a forested, private setting. The neighborhood sits on rolling, hilly terrain with river views and direct access to the Fox River and Picnic Grove Park. Homes back to wooded conservation areas, and the subdivision is known for its serene, nature-filled character. Downtown Fox River Grove, with the Metra station, grocery, dining, and shopping, is minutes away. The area draws families for its proximity to schools, parks, and outdoor space combined with walkable access to transit and services.
At a glance
Built 1996–2000
Original construction era based on MRED listing records.
0.3 sales/month
9 homes closed here in the last 36 months.
Sells exactly at list
Median sale-to-list ratio across recent comps.
Metra access minutes away
Downtown Fox River Grove with Metra station is a quick walk or short drive from the subdivision.
Nature preserve easement
40-acre forest preserve runs behind homes, ensuring privacy and wooded views throughout the community.
What’s close
Picnic Grove sits minutes from downtown Fox River Grove and the Metra station, with immediate access to parks, the Fox River, and local schools. Grocery, dining, shopping, and fitness are all within walking distance or a short drive.
- Grocery & Markets
- Jewel-Osco is 0.37 miles away; Cary Farmers Market at 1.69 miles.
- Dining
- ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi (0.36 mi), Culver's (0.37 mi), Kuwa Sushi (0.42 mi), El Sombrero (0.51 mi).
- Coffee
- Starbucks (0.38 mi), Bruneau (0.48 mi), Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters in Cary (1.66 mi).
- Parks & Recreation
- Picnic Grove Playground (0.31 mi), Picnic Grove Park (0.35 mi), Lions Park (0.72 mi), Grassy Lake Forest Preserve (1.77 mi).
- Schools
- Fox River Grove School District 3 (0.22 mi), Fox River Grove Middle School (0.25 mi).
- Fitness
- Majestic Fitness (0.45 mi), Aira Fitness (0.46 mi), Canlan Sports Lake Barrington (1.65 mi).
- Shopping
- Stone Hill Center (0.47 mi), Hillview Center (1.36 mi), Country Commons Shopping Center (2.46 mi).
- Transit
- Cary Metra station (1.75 mi) for commuter rail access.
Recent closed sales
What's selling in Picnic Grove.
Most-recent closed comps from MRED. Useful for sellers gauging listing price and for buyers calibrating offers.
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 726 Barberry Trail Fox River Grove | Apr 10, 2026 | $623,000 | 4br · 3.1ba | 4,941 |
| 806 Norge Parkway Fox River Grove | Nov 26, 2025 | $495,000 | 4br · 2.1ba | 3,255 |
| 502 Windsor Circle Fox River Grove | Oct 10, 2025 | $559,900 | 4br · 3.1ba | 2,940 |
| 803 Pleasant Drive Fox River Grove | Sep 26, 2025 | $494,900 | 2br · 3ba | 3,980 |
| 605 Birch Lane Fox River Grove | Aug 4, 2025 | $573,000 | 4br · 3.1ba | 4,000 |
| 718 Barberry Trail Fox River Grove | Jun 26, 2025 | $495,000 | 4br · 2.1ba | 2,433 |
Closed-sale data sourced from MRED. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Market snapshot
Picnic Grove, 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
$495,000
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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