McHenry · McHenry County · IL
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Val Mar Estates.
3 active homes for sale in Val Mar Estates, McHenry, IL. Median list $495k, 4 closed in the last year. Built 1965-1979. Schools: District 156.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $505K
- Avg time on market
- 23 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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2 homes on the market
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About the community
Val Mar Estates: 1965-1979 construction.
Val Mar Estates is a subdivision built between 1965 and 1979 in McHenry, IL, defined by wooded lots, mature tree canopies, and a quiet, private setting. The community stands out for rare shared amenities: a horse barn and pasture for equestrian use, a community pool, and a clubhouse. Homes sit on rolling acres with views of woods and open fields, offering country living while remaining minutes from downtown McHenry's shops, dining, and the Riverwalk. The area draws families and those seeking space to spread out without the full cost of private farm ownership.
At a glance
Built 1965–1979
Original construction era based on MRED listing records.
Single-family homes
Property type mix per current MRED listings.
~2,623 sqft typical
4-bedroom layouts dominate.
0.77-acre median lot
Generous lots compared to most McHenry County subdivisions.
Schools
Elementary: District 15. High school: District 156.
HOA ~$46/mo
Median monthly fee across current listings (HOA inclusions vary by property).
Property taxes
Typical $11k-$11k/yr based on listed homes.
0.2 sales/month
8 homes closed here in the last 36 months.
Sells 3.1% under ask
Median sale-to-list ratio across recent comps.
Mature wooded setting
Homes nestled under canopy of trees on rolling acres with private wooded areas and no rear neighbors.
Equestrian community
Shared horse barn and pasture available to residents seeking equestrian lifestyle without private farm costs.
What’s close
Val Mar Estates sits just east of downtown McHenry, with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and transit within 2 miles. The subdivision is minutes from the Riverwalk and major routes while maintaining a secluded, wooded character.
- Dining & Coffee
- Culver's (1.21 mi), Red House Video Gaming Cafe and Bar (1.19 mi), UpRooted Restaurant and Bar (1.37 mi), and Toast and Roast coffee (2.04 mi).
- Grocery & Shopping
- Pearl Street Market (1.92 mi), Aldi (2.17 mi), Kohl's (2.22 mi), and Lakemoor Commons shopping center (1.87 mi).
- Parks & Recreation
- Lakemoor Park and Recreation (1.65 mi), Pistakee Bog Nature Preserve (1.92 mi), and Veteran's Memorial Park (1.92 mi).
- Schools
- The Martin Lopez Academy (0.64 mi), McHenry Middle School (0.8 mi), and Hilltop Elementary School (1.1 mi).
- Fitness
- Fitness 120 (0.82 mi), CrossFit CXX (1.47 mi), and Anytime Fitness (1.83 mi).
- Medical & Urgent Care
- WellNow Urgent Care (2.14 mi), Fielmann Vision Care (1.85 mi), and Cardiothoracic & Vascular (2.23 mi).
- Transit
- Metra bus stops at Elm & Green (2.05 mi) and Richmond and Pearl (2.1 mi).
Recent closed sales
What's selling in Val Mar Estates.
Most-recent closed comps from MRED. Useful for sellers gauging listing price and for buyers calibrating offers.
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1406 Lincoln Road McHenry | Feb 13, 2026 | $372,500 | 4br · 3ba | 2,414 |
| 1415 Arabian Spur McHenry | Sep 25, 2025 | $479,900 | 4br · 3ba | 1,700 |
| 1408 Appaloosa Trail McHenry | Jul 18, 2025 | $418,500 | 3br · 2ba | 2,154 |
| 1506 Arabian Spur McHenry | Jun 20, 2025 | $447,000 | 4br · 2.1ba | 3,200 |
Closed-sale data sourced from MRED. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Market snapshot
Val Mar 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
$504,950
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$372,500
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
23 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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