McHenry · McHenry County · IL
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Timber Trails.
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- Median list
- $275K
- Avg time on market
- 22 days
- Sold · last year
- 7
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About the community
A quiet, low-maintenance attached-home community on the north side of McHenry.
Timber Trails is a small attached-home community on the north side of the city of McHenry, on the south side of McCullom Lake Road about a half mile east of Route 31. It is primarily townhomes and condominiums built around the turn of the millennium, roughly 1997 to 2001, in modest-scale courts rather than a large master-planned development. Because it is compact, for-sale inventory is thin and can be anywhere from zero to a handful of units at a time, so buyers should watch the live listings rather than expect a steady supply. The appeal is convenience and low maintenance: the association handles the exterior grounds, and a full hospital, the Fox River, and downtown McHenry are all minutes away.
At a glance
Attached homes
Primarily two- and three-bedroom townhomes and condominiums, not single-family houses.
Built roughly 1997 to 2001
Turn-of-the-millennium construction in modest-scale townhome courts.
Low-maintenance living
The association handles exterior grounds, lawn care, and snow, a fit for first-time buyers and downsizers.
Hospital minutes away
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is roughly a couple of miles from the community.
McHenry Metra branch
McHenry has its own station on the Union Pacific Northwest branch to Ogilvie, with a limited schedule.
Near the Fox River
The Fox River, the Chain O'Lakes, and downtown McHenry's Riverside district are a short drive away.
District 15 and District 156
McHenry District 15 for K to 8 and McHenry District 156 for high school; confirm buildings by address.
Everyday retail close
McHenry's Route 31 and Route 120 retail corridors are a short drive.
What’s close
Timber Trails sits on the south side of McCullom Lake Road, about a half mile east of Route 31, on the north side of the city of McHenry.
- Highway
- Route 31 is the primary north-south arterial just west, and Route 120 is the main east-west route through McHenry; the nearest expressway, I-90, is a substantial drive south.
- Train
- McHenry has its own Metra station at 4005 Main Street, the terminus of the Union Pacific Northwest McHenry Branch to Ogilvie Transportation Center, with a limited schedule.
- Shopping
- McHenry's retail corridors along Route 31 and Route 120, plus historic downtown McHenry and the Riverside Drive district near the Fox River.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital on West Medical Center Drive is roughly a couple of miles away.
- Schools
- McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 for K to 8 and McHenry Community High School District 156 for high school; confirm the assigned buildings by address.
- Recreation
- McHenry's public parks and the Fox River and Chain O'Lakes waterfront are close by.
What it’s actually like to live here
Timber Trails suits buyers who want a settled, low-fuss home on the north side of McHenry without the upkeep of a detached house and yard. The community is compact and quiet, with townhome courts tucked off McCullom Lake Road, and the association handles the exterior grounds work that eats up weekends elsewhere. That makes it a natural fit for first-time buyers stepping out of renting, for empty-nesters trimming maintenance, and for anyone who values being minutes from a full hospital, the Fox River waterfront, and McHenry's downtown rather than deep in a subdivision far from services.
The tradeoffs are worth stating plainly. This is not a resort-style community: there is no confirmed pool or clubhouse, so the amenity here is convenience and low maintenance, not on-site recreation. Assessments are a real monthly cost that a detached-home buyer would not carry, and prospective owners should read the association budget and rules carefully before committing. Because the neighborhood is small, choice is limited, so the right unit may not be on the market when you are ready, and patience and a watchful eye on new listings matter more here than in a large subdivision.
Commuting is the other honest caveat. McHenry has its own Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest McHenry Branch, which is a real asset for a rider who can work with the branch's limited schedule, but there is no nearby interstate, so a car-based commute toward the Chicago suburbs or the I-90 corridor is a longer drive than from communities farther south. For buyers whose lives are centered on McHenry County itself, though, the location is central and convenient, and that is exactly the buyer this community fits best.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Timber Trails is a small attached-home community, so its market is driven by thin supply, monthly assessments, and the low-maintenance appeal rather than by lot size or new construction. Inventory can be zero to a handful of units, so timing and patience matter more here than in a large subdivision.
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.
- Low-maintenance appeal
- Association-handled exterior grounds draw first-time buyers and downsizers who want to avoid yard upkeep.
- Thin supply
- A compact community means limited choice, which can support pricing when demand meets a scarce listing.
- Assessments
- Monthly dues are a real carrying cost that factors into buyer demand and affordability.
- Location and services
- Proximity to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, the Fox River, and downtown supports steady interest.
- Condition
- With homes from around 2000, updates and unit condition separate the faster sales from the slower ones.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
This is an attached-home community, townhomes and condominiums, not single-family houses. If you specifically want a detached home with a private yard, confirm the exact home type on any given listing before you tour.
There is no confirmed pool or clubhouse, so the value here is convenience and low maintenance, not on-site recreation. Read the association budget, rules, and reserve study, since monthly assessments are a real cost.
Inventory is thin and can be zero at times, and there is no nearby interstate, so a commute toward the I-90 corridor is a longer drive. Confirm the District 15 and District 156 school assignments by address before you rely on them.
One piece of advice
“Timber Trails is a sensible low-maintenance buy for someone centered on McHenry County: a quiet attached-home community minutes from the hospital, the river, and downtown. Just go in knowing it is townhomes and condos rather than single-family, read the association budget and reserves, and watch the live listings, since a compact community means the right unit is not always on the market.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Timber Trails FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Timber Trails. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Timber Trails is served by a mandatory condominium and homeowners association, with monthly assessments that for attached homes of this vintage typically cover common-area upkeep and exterior and grounds items such as lawn care and snow removal, and often exterior or master-insurance elements. The exact inclusion list was not confirmed from a primary association document, so request the current association budget, assessment amount, rules, and reserve study before writing an offer.
- 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 Timber Trails a single-family-home neighborhood?
- No, it is primarily an attached-home community, townhomes and condominiums, mostly two- and three-bedroom units built around the late 1990s to 2001. If you specifically want a detached single-family house with a private yard, confirm the exact home type on any given listing before you tour.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. The community is served by a condominium and homeowners association. For attached homes of this type the dues typically handle common grounds, lawn, and snow, and often exterior and insurance items, but you should request the current association budget and rules to confirm exactly what is included before you buy.
- What do homes cost here, and how is the market right now?
- Because this is a small community, inventory is thin and prices move, so we do not freeze a number into this page. Check the live Market snapshot on this page for current active listings and recent activity; it pulls straight from the MLS and stays current.
- What schools serve the community?
- Grades K to 8 fall under McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15, and high school falls under McHenry Community High School District 156. District 15 assigns by grade band and has choice components, so confirm the exact assigned buildings for a specific address with the district before you rely on it.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- McHenry has its own Metra station on the Union Pacific Northwest McHenry Branch with service to Ogilvie Transportation Center downtown, though the branch runs a limited schedule. There is no interstate right next door, so a driving commute toward the I-90 corridor is a longer haul, best suited to buyers whose day-to-day is anchored in McHenry County.
- Are the property taxes high?
- McHenry County property taxes run above national and state averages, with effective rates generally in the low-2 percent range of market value. Your actual bill depends on the parcel's assessment, exemptions, and the current levy, so pull the specific figure from the McHenry County Treasurer for any home you are serious about.
- Who is the real estate agent for Timber Trails?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Timber Trails 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 Timber Trails 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 Timber Trails
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
Timber Trails, 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
$274,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$285,100
Avg time on market
22 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 3, 2025 through August 3, 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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