Marengo · McHenry County · IL
Homes for sale in
Deerpass.
- Active listings
- 3
- Median list
- $375K
- Avg time on market
- 384 days
- Sold · last year
- 6
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About the community
An established, still-building community on the north side of Marengo.
Deerpass is a single-family and townhome community on the north side of Marengo in McHenry County, generally north of Route 176 along Deerpass Road. Homes here have been built across a long span, so the neighborhood mixes mature, tree-lined streets with active new construction on remaining lots. The housing runs from three-bedroom ranches to four-bedroom two-story homes, and the broader Deerpass area also includes townhome and duplex product. For buyers who want a newer or updated home and a genuine small-town setting without inner-ring-suburb prices, it is one of the more attainable options in the Marengo commuter belt.
At a glance
Ranch and two-story homes
Single-family homes from three-bedroom ranches to four-bedroom two-story designs, plus townhome and duplex product.
New construction ongoing
Most of the community is established, with new building still active on remaining lots.
Neighborhood park
Sidewalks, street lights, a park and playground, and bike and walking paths inside the community.
Marengo schools
Locust Elementary and Marengo Community Middle School in District 165, feeding Marengo Community High School in District 154.
Pet friendly
Dogs and cats are welcome in a walkable, kid-friendly layout.
Golf and open space nearby
Marengo Ridge Golf Club, Blackstone Golf Club, and the Marengo Ridge Conservation Area are close by.
I-90 via Route 23
Illinois Route 23 connects south to the I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) interchange toward Elgin and Chicago.
Value-oriented market
One of the more attainable new-and-resale markets in the McHenry County commuter belt.
What’s close
Deerpass sits on the north side of Marengo in southwestern McHenry County, near where US-20, Route 176, and Route 23 meet, with Route 23 the link to I-90.
- Amenities on-site
- Sidewalks, street lights, a neighborhood park and playground, and bike and walking paths.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail in Marengo, with larger shopping concentrated in Huntley and toward Crystal Lake.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital in the region.
- Highway
- Route 23 south to the I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) interchange, with US-20 running through town.
- Schools
- Locust Elementary and Marengo Community Middle in District 165, feeding Marengo Community High School in District 154. Confirm by address, since nearby areas can fall in Riley District 18.
- Train
- No Metra station in Marengo. Rail commuters drive to the UP Northwest line at Woodstock or Harvard.
What it’s actually like to live here
Deerpass suits buyers who want a newer or updated home and a genuine small-town setting. Marengo keeps a quiet, family-oriented, semi-rural feel: rolling topography, farmland at the edges, local diners and pubs in the old downtown, and outdoor space like Marengo Ridge minutes away. Within Deerpass itself, sidewalks, street lights, and a neighborhood park make it walkable and kid-friendly, and the mix of ranch and two-story plans works for young families, downsizers, and first-time buyers alike.
The community's long build-out is a real advantage. You can often choose between a settled resale on a mature street and brand-new construction with current finishes, and the surrounding conservation land, orchards, and golf give an outdoorsy, seasonal rhythm that denser suburbs cannot match. For households prioritizing square footage, a yard, and a slower pace over a short commute, it is a strong fit.
The tradeoffs are honest and worth stating plainly. This is a commuter-belt town, not a job center, so reaching Schaumburg, the O'Hare area, or downtown Chicago means real drive time, and because Marengo has no Metra station of its own, transit riders drive to Woodstock or Harvard for the UP Northwest line. Retail and dining are basic in town, with big-box shopping in Huntley and Crystal Lake. And like the rest of McHenry County, the property tax rate is high relative to the national norm, so run the tax math on a specific home rather than the sticker price.
The questions buyers actually ask
Deerpass FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Deerpass. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $160 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- An HOA applies to at least part of Deerpass, with single-family dues reported in the low-to-mid $100s per month, commonly covering entrance and common-area landscaping and upkeep. Dues are not uniform across every plat, and some newer duplex product in the Deerpass Meadows pocket is advertised with no HOA. Confirm the specific association, dues amount, and covered services for the exact address and section.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $11,000 per year, depending on home size and value. McHenry County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Deerpass built?
- Multiple builders (new construction ongoing) built the community between 1990 and 2026.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Where exactly is Deerpass?
- On the north side of Marengo in McHenry County, generally north of Route 176 along Deerpass Road. It is an established community with new construction still active on remaining lots.
- Is Deerpass still being built, or is it fully established?
- Both. Most of the community is established, and new construction in single-family and townhome or duplex product is still active on remaining lots, so available plans and finishes change over time.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes for at least part of the community. Single-family sections have reported dues in the low-to-mid $100s per month, while some newer duplex product in the Deerpass Meadows pocket is advertised with no HOA. Confirm the association, dues, and what they cover for the specific address, since it varies by section.
- Which schools serve Deerpass?
- Based on area assignment, Locust Elementary and Marengo Community Middle School in Marengo-Union District 165, and Marengo Community High School in District 154. Verify attendance boundaries with the districts for your exact address, since nearby areas can fall in Riley District 18.
- How is the commute and access to Chicago?
- Route 23 connects to I-90 (the Jane Addams Tollway) toward Elgin, Schaumburg, and Chicago, and US-20 runs through town. There is no Metra station in Marengo, so the nearest rail is the UP Northwest line at Woodstock or Harvard. Expect real drive time to job centers in exchange for lower housing costs.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Deerpass is one of the more attainable new-and-resale markets in the Marengo commuter belt, but prices and pace move. Rather than a number that goes stale, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and activity.
- Who is the real estate agent for Deerpass?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Deerpass in Marengo, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Deerpass specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Deerpass
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
- Marengo specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Deerpass, 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
$374,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$298,500
Homes for sale right now
3
Avg time on market
384 days
Sold in the last year
6
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 7, 2025 through August 7, 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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