McHenry · McHenry County · IL
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Patriot Estates.
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- $435K
- Avg time on market
- 47 days
- Sold · last year
- 7
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About the community
A low-maintenance 55+ ranch community in McHenry.
Patriot Estates is an age-restricted 55+ active adult community in the city of McHenry, just south of Bull Valley Road and east of Crystal Lake Road, built by the McHenry-based homebuilder Cunat. It was planned in two sections for roughly 201 single-level ranch homes: The Manors, about 100 attached villa-style homes, and The Residences, about 101 detached single-family homes. It was platted in the late 2000s and built out in phases into the early 2020s. The appeal is simple, low-maintenance living: single-level floor plans, attached two-car garages, and an HOA that handles lawn care and snow removal, all a short drive from grocery, retail, and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital.
At a glance
Age-restricted 55+
Marketed as a 55+ active adult community, confirm the exact age and occupancy rules in the HOA declaration.
Built by Cunat
A McHenry-based homebuilder, with homes built in phases from the late 2000s into the early 2020s.
Two ranch styles
The Manors (attached villa-style) and The Residences (detached single-family), roughly 201 homes in all.
Single-level living
Ranch floor plans, most 2-bed, 2-bath with an attached two-car garage, some with a den or office.
Lock-and-leave HOA
Assessments generally cover lawn care and snow removal, with more included on the attached Manors.
Pond and paths
Sidewalks and a community pond, with some water-view homesites.
Near the hospital
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is roughly five minutes away.
Route 31 and Route 120
The two main McHenry arterials are close via Bull Valley Road and Crystal Lake Road.
What’s close
Patriot Estates sits just south of Bull Valley Road and east of Crystal Lake Road in McHenry, close to the Route 31 and Route 120 arterials.
- Amenities on-site
- Sidewalks, a community pond with some water-view homesites, and walking paths.
- Shopping
- Grocery and big-box retail are close, including The Shops at Fox River and nearby Jewel-Osco, Meijer, and Target.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is roughly five minutes away.
- Highway
- Illinois Route 31 and Route 120, the main McHenry arterials, via Bull Valley Road.
- Schools
- Generally McHenry District 15 for elementary and middle and McHenry District 156 for high school, with parts of the area under Johnsburg District 12, confirm by address.
- Train
- Metra Union Pacific Northwest service from the McHenry station (limited) and fuller service from nearby Crystal Lake into Chicago.
What it’s actually like to live here
Patriot Estates is built around low-maintenance, single-level living. The ranch floor plans, attached two-car garages, and HOA-handled lawn care and snow removal make it a natural fit for buyers who want to downsize, age in place, or travel without worrying about the house. Everything is on one level, homesites are compact, and several homes back to a pond, which gives the streetscape a quiet, settled feel. Day-to-day errands are easy, with grocery, pharmacy, big-box retail, and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital all within a short drive, and the Fox River and Moraine Hills State Park close by for walking and biking.
The tradeoffs are honest ones. This is a car-oriented, small-city setting, not a walkable downtown, so most trips mean driving. The McHenry Metra branch exists but runs a thin schedule, so rail commuters often drive to Crystal Lake for more frequent trains, and a Chicago trip is a real commitment at roughly an hour and a half. McHenry County's property-tax burden is meaningful and should be budgeted carefully against the low-maintenance appeal.
Because the community is marketed as age-restricted 55+, it is designed for a specific stage of life. Buyers should confirm the exact age and occupancy rules in the HOA declaration first, since they define who can own and occupy here. The two sections also differ: the attached Manors carry higher dues with more exterior maintenance included, while the detached Residences give more independence at a lower dues level, so which section fits depends on how much upkeep you want to hand off.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Patriot Estates trades as attainable, low-maintenance 55+ ranch living in the mid-tier of the McHenry market, below the county's larger custom and lakefront homes. Demand here is driven by the single-level layouts and the lock-and-leave lifestyle rather than by lot size or new construction, and the two sections price differently.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- Single-level ranch layout
- One-level living with an attached garage is a durable draw for the 55+ buyer and supports resale.
- Which section
- The attached Manors and detached Residences carry different dues and maintenance, so they price differently.
- Lock-and-leave upkeep
- HOA-handled lawn care and snow removal is a real selling point for buyers who travel or want less to manage.
- McHenry County taxes
- A meaningful effective tax rate is part of the monthly cost and shapes what buyers will pay.
- Pond and homesite position
- Water-view and premium homesites generally carry a premium over interior lots.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
This is an age-restricted community, so confirm the 55+ rules before you fall for a floor plan. The exact occupancy and age terms live in the HOA declaration, and they govern who can own and occupy, which matters for both buyers and their families.
The two sections are not the same purchase. The attached Manors carry higher dues but hand off more of the exterior maintenance, while the detached Residences cost less in dues but leave more to you. Get the fee schedule and covenants for the specific section, and clarify exactly what the assessment covers.
McHenry County property taxes are meaningful, and the area is car-oriented with a thin Metra schedule at the McHenry branch. Budget the tax bill honestly and, if you commute by rail, plan on driving to Crystal Lake for more frequent service.
One piece of advice
“Patriot Estates is a clean, low-maintenance option for a 55+ buyer who wants single-level living and would rather not spend weekends on the yard. Just confirm the age rules in the declaration, pick the section, Manors or Residences, that matches how much upkeep you want to hand off, and budget the McHenry County taxes. Do that and it is an easy community to settle into.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Patriot Estates FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Patriot Estates. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- Does only one resident need to be 55 or older?
- Yes. Only one person living in the home needs to be 55+. Spouses and partners under 55 are fine. The 55+ rule is about the household, not every individual.
- Can my kids and grandkids visit?
- Yes. Family can visit and stay as often and as long as they want. Patriot Estates's 55+ status governs who lives there full-time, not who comes by for the holidays.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $120 per month. townhomes and condos are $250 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Patriot Estates is geared to a lock-and-leave lifestyle, so the monthly assessment generally covers lawn care and snow removal for all homes, with the attached Manors homes also covering exterior and driveway maintenance at a higher dues level. Ask for the current fee schedule and the covenants, because coverage and the exact figure differ between the attached Manors and the detached Residences.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,000 – $9,000 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 Patriot Estates built?
- Cunat, Inc. built the community between 2007 and 2022.
- 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.
- Is Patriot Estates a 55+ community?
- Public real-estate sources consistently describe it as an age-restricted 55+ active adult community built by Cunat. Confirm the exact occupancy and age rules in the current HOA declaration before buying, since they govern who can live there.
- What kinds of homes are in Patriot Estates?
- Single-level ranch homes in two styles: attached villa-style homes (The Manors) and detached single-family homes (The Residences). Most are 2-bed, 2-bath with an attached two-car garage, and several plans offer a den or office.
- What does the HOA cover?
- Assessments are geared to a lock-and-leave lifestyle and generally cover lawn care and snow removal, with the attached homes also covering exterior and driveway maintenance at a higher dues level. Ask for the current fee schedule and a copy of the covenants, because coverage differs between the Manors and the Residences.
- What does it cost to buy here and how is the market?
- Pricing moves with the market, so rather than quote a number, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current listings and recent activity, then connect with a local agent for a tailored view of the two sections.
- How are the schools and commute?
- School boundaries in this part of McHenry are generally District 15 for elementary and middle and District 156 for high school, with parts of the greater area under Johnsburg District 12, so confirm the assignment by address. For commuting, Routes 31 and 120 are the main arterials, and Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line serves McHenry with limited service and Crystal Lake with fuller service into Chicago.
- Are there parks, water, or trails nearby?
- Yes. The community itself includes sidewalks and a pond with some water-view homesites, and it sits minutes from the Fox River and Moraine Hills State Park for walking, biking, and boating.
- Who is the real estate agent for Patriot Estates?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Patriot Estates in McHenry, 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 Patriot Estates 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 Patriot Estates
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
- McHenry specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Patriot Estates, 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
$435,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$322,500
Avg time on market
47 days
Sold in the last year
7
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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