Hebron · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Hebron.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $260K
- Avg time on market
- 5 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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Active listings
1 home on the market
About the community
Living in Hebron.
Hebron is a village of about 1,300 people tucked into the far northern edge of McHenry County, right against the Wisconsin border. It is the kind of place where the water tower is painted like a basketball, a permanent tribute to the 1952 Alden-Hebron team that remains the smallest school ever to win an Illinois state basketball title. Life here is rural and unhurried, with country markets, antique shops on Main Street, and hundreds of acres of conservation land just outside town. Buyers get small-village character and a modest median home value while still living within commuting distance of the Chicago metro. If you want acreage, quiet, and a tight-knit community over big-box convenience, Hebron is worth a look.
At a glance
1952 state champions
Home of the 1952 Alden-Hebron team, the smallest school ever to win the Illinois boys basketball title.
1,368 residents
A small rural village on the Wisconsin border in far northern McHenry County (2020 Census).
Median home value ~$208,000
More affordable than much of the Chicago region, with high homeownership around 77 percent.
Median income ~$85,000
Median household income is about $85,375 per the latest ACS estimates.
Alden-Hebron CUSD 19
A small unit district serving Pre-K through 12 on a shared campus in the village.
Rural setting
Surrounded by farmland and conservation land at the junction of IL 47 and IL 173.
Incorporated 1895
Hebron was incorporated as a village on October 21, 1895.
~28 minute commute
Average commute time is about 28 minutes, with most residents driving.
What’s close
Hebron sits in the northern corner of McHenry County at the junction of IL 47 and IL 173, less than a mile from the Wisconsin border.
- County
- McHenry County, Illinois.
- Region
- Far north McHenry County, within the Chicago metropolitan area.
- Border
- Less than a mile south of the Wisconsin state line.
- Major routes
- Junction of IL 47 and IL 173.
- Nearby towns
- Harvard, Richmond, and Alden.
- Area
- About 1.93 square miles, all land.
What it’s actually like to live here
Hebron is small-town and rural at heart. Downtown offers antique shops, local restaurants, and a brick-oven pizza spot, while the edges of town give way to farms and country markets. The village's compact size means neighbors know one another, and the annual community traditions still draw a crowd.
Outdoor recreation is a major draw. Hebron sits near the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, a multi-county refuge connecting conserved land across the Illinois-Wisconsin line, and the McHenry County Conservation District manages roughly 25,800 acres of open space across the county. The surrounding back trails and conservation areas offer hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching close to home.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Hebron community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Hebron.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- D19Grades Pre-K – 12
Alden-Hebron Community Unit School District 19
Schools serving the area
- Alden-Hebron Elementary School
- Alden-Hebron Middle School
- Alden-Hebron High School
Alden-Hebron District 19 is a small unit district headquartered in Hebron, serving the village and surrounding rural areas including Alden. The district operates three schools on a shared campus and enrolls roughly 400 students. Confirm the assigned school by exact address.
From the neighborhood
Around Hebron
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What there is to do in Hebron.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge
A multi-county national wildlife refuge straddling the Illinois-Wisconsin border, offering hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching across restored prairie and wetland.
- Food & Drink
Hart's Saloon
A local spot serving brick-oven pizza baked from scratch, sandwiches, and craft beer on tap in downtown Hebron.
- Culture
Hebron Basketball Water Tower
The village's signature landmark, a water tower painted like a basketball to honor the 1952 Alden-Hebron state championship team.
- Parks
McHenry County Conservation District
Manages roughly 25,800 acres of open space across the county, with preserves, trails, and recreation areas near Hebron.
- Family
Naturally McHenry County - Hebron Guide
The county tourism guide to Hebron's farms, country markets, dining, and outdoor adventures.
- Shopping
Downtown Hebron antique and business district
A directory of Hebron's downtown antique shops, local businesses, and community events.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Hebron.
DriveBy car
- Routes: IL 47 · IL 173
- O'Hare Airport: ~69 min
- Chicago Loop: ~95 min
By the numbers
Hebron taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.29%
effective avg
Sales tax
7.25%
combined
Median sold price
$280,000
MRED · last 12 mo (20 sales)
Median household income
$85,375
ACS
How Hebron got here
A bit of history.
Hebron was incorporated as a village on October 21, 1895, and grew up as a small farming community in the far north of McHenry County, less than a mile from the Wisconsin state line. It has long functioned as a rural commuter village within the greater Chicago metropolitan area, keeping its agricultural roots while residents work across the region.
Hebron's identity is anchored by basketball. In 1952, Alden-Hebron High School, with an enrollment of just 98 students, won the Illinois High School Boys Basketball Championship with a 64 to 59 overtime victory over Quincy. At the time every school in the state competed for a single championship regardless of size, and Alden-Hebron remains the smallest school ever to win it. The village painted its water tower to look like a basketball in commemoration, and it still stands as the town's best-known landmark.
The questions buyers actually ask
Hebron FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Hebron. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- Does Hebron have a Metra station?
- No. Hebron does not have its own Metra station. The nearest station is in Harvard, the northwest terminus of Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line, which runs to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago. The McHenry station on the UP-NW line is another nearby option. Most Hebron residents drive, with an average commute time of about 28 minutes.
- What schools serve Hebron?
- Hebron is served by Alden-Hebron Community Unit School District 19, a small unit district based in the village that runs an elementary, middle, and high school on a shared campus and serves students from Pre-K through grade 12. Total enrollment is roughly 400 students.
- What is the story behind Hebron's basketball water tower?
- In 1952, Alden-Hebron High School, with an enrollment of just 98 students, won the Illinois High School Boys Basketball Championship in overtime over Quincy, 64 to 59. Because all Illinois schools competed for a single title regardless of size, Alden-Hebron remains the smallest school ever to win the state championship. The village painted its water tower to look like a basketball to commemorate the win.
- What are property and sales taxes like in Hebron?
- Hebron's effective property tax rate is about 2.29 percent, which is typical for McHenry County and higher than the national average. The combined sales tax rate for the 60034 ZIP code is 7.25 percent, made up of the 6.25 percent Illinois state rate plus local additions. Always confirm by pulling the actual tax bill for the specific address.
- What is the village of Hebron like?
- Hebron is a small, rural village of about 1,300 people on the Wisconsin border in far northern McHenry County. It is quiet and tight-knit, with antique shops and restaurants downtown, farms and country markets on the outskirts, and conservation land all around. Homeownership is high at about 77 percent.
- What is there to do outdoors around Hebron?
- Outdoor recreation is a big part of life here. Hebron sits near the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, which offers hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching across restored prairie and wetland straddling the Illinois-Wisconsin line. The McHenry County Conservation District manages around 25,800 acres of open space countywide.
Nearby
Towns next to Hebron.
If you’re cross-shopping the area, these are the places that border Hebron.
Your local agent
Joe knows Hebron
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the communities I actually know, and the details that determine resale value here aren't in the MLS write-up: which lots back to open space, which streets carry the most consistent demand, which floor plans buyers ask for by name, and what each HOA actually covers.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who's walked the streets, talked to the residents, and read the last 50 closed comps in this market specifically. 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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