Louise Berger
RE/MAX Plaza
(815) 923-3645
66 Total Sales
1 in Bull Valley
$661,000 Price
Bull Valley
Located in McHenry County
Just north of Crystal Lake, Illinois, where winding residential lanes and farmlands meet, is the sparsely populated though conveniently located village of Bull Valley. Teetering on the edge of rural and suburban living, the village is home to around 1,000 residents, with new developments slowly increasing the population in recent years. While Bull Valley is largely residential, locals are just a short drive from the amenities of Woodstock, McHenry and Crystal Lake.
When the village was founded, the rolling hills and woodlands were zoned into 3 and 5-acre lots, and current residents still enjoy a sense of privacy from their neighbors. Homebuyers will find houses hitting the market with a wide range of price points. Those looking to build can snag a 2-acre lot for $95,000 or a 5-acre lot for $130,000. Four-bedroom split-levels with 2,000 square feet and half-acre lots hit the market for $375,000, while, on the higher end of the market, there are seven-bedroom brick cottages with over 7,000 square feet, three-car attached garages and 10-acres of land listed for $1.5 million.
Valley View Elementary School hosts around 500 students and has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-1. A short drive east is Parkland School, serving students in grades six through eight. Middle schoolers will find numerous sports related summer camps to get involved in, including ones centered around golf, running, basketball and pole vault. After the eighth grade, students of Bull Valley can head to McHenry High School, home of the Warriors, which boasts an impressive A-minus overall Niche grade. Over 50 extracurricular activities are offered at McHenry High, including clubs centered around bass fishing, breakdancing, gardening and creative writing.
Golfers of Bull Valley need not travel far for well-maintained greens and fairways, with three golf facilities across the village. Boone Creek Golf Club is home to the only 27-hole course in McHenry County, providing various ways to traverse an afternoon of 18. The community’s north end is home to the Boone Creek Conservation Area. With 608 acres of meadows, woodlands and wetlands and a 2-mile hiking trail, the preserve is a great place to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Over a mile of the path is also accessible to horseback riders. After exploring the area, folks can stop to enjoy a packed lunch at the shaded picnic pavilion. Dog lovers can bring their four-legged friends to Still Farm Dog Park to get some off-leash exercise in the 7-acre enclosed field.
At the corner of Thompson Road and Route 120 is Bull Valley Farm Country Store. The farm has been family-owned and operated since it first began operations in 1940. Store patrons can shop for fresh milk and eggs, Illinois cheeses, baked goods, local honey and more. “There are lots of shopping and dining options in the McHenry area, and a selection of shops have opened on the riverwalk where local artisans can sell their artwork,” says Jackie Nelson, a local real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.
For a larger selection of grocery items, head east on 120 to the McHenry Jewel-Osco. Teame Bobo is a few doors down, where folks can order a refreshing tea or smoothie alongside an order of crab Rangoons. In downtown McHenry, along the banks of the Fox River, are the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes, where visitors can peruse the products of local artists and small businesses. Bull Valley residents can return home from McHenry along the village’s quiet country lanes.
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Jillian Pillow
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Louise Berger
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Lisa Wolf
Lisa Wolf
Keller Williams North Shore West
(224) 332-2538
1,139 Total Sales
1 in Bull Valley
$529,900 Price
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Jennifer Beltrame
Jennifer Beltrame
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(855) 797-0258
167 Total Sales
1 in Bull Valley
$445,000 Price
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Jamie Walker
Jamie Walker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 282-0398
51 Total Sales
1 in Bull Valley
$775,000 Price
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Kevin Wilgenbusch
Kevin Wilgenbusch
RE/MAX Plaza
(224) 300-7406
50 Total Sales
1 in Bull Valley
$273,990 Price
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Susan Macino
Susan Macino
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(630) 576-9734
140 Total Sales
1 in Bull Valley
$249,990 Price
Schools
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- K to 5th
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Bull Valley Housing Trends
On average, homes in Bull Valley, IL sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bull Valley, IL over the last 12 months is $600,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$640,000
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$610,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$228
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
242
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1999
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,487
Significantly above the national average
1,925
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
33,759
Open Houses
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Saturday, Sep 6Open Sat 11AM - 1PM
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Sunday, Sep 7Open Sun 11:30AM - 1:30PM
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Saturday, Sep 6Open Sat 12PM - 2PM
Homes for Sale
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Bull Valley Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,209
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,693
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,606
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
