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Life on the Fox just south of downtown McHenry
To McHenry Shores residents, the waterfront is just as much a main thoroughfare as nearby Charles J Miller Highway. "The Fox River is huge for boating in McHenry," says Jackie Nelson, a local real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. "People can easily take the river up to the Chain O'Lakes." Situated just two miles south of downtown McHenry and bookended by two expansive nature preserves, this riverfront suburb is well-connected while offering privacy well enough away from the hustle and bustle.
Rows of homes in McHenry Shores are skirting the water front with mature trees for shade.
Riverwalk Shops are not far from the McHenry Shores area and residents love to walk the bridge.
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Tucked between McHenry's nature preserves
All homes in McHenry Shores are within a mile of the Fox River's western banks, and afternoons can float by on this popular waterway system or at McHenry Shores Beach Park. This waterfront park is a popular spot among local fishermen to reel in largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. A short drive south takes locals to Stickney Run, a 630-acre conservation area, where they can hike, cross-country ski or horseback ride along the mile-long, wooded trail before having an afternoon picnic under the covered pavilion. Moraine Hills State Park's 2,000 acres of hiking trails, fishing spots, and picnic areas are just across the Fox River. With 200 feathered species calling the park home, Moraine Hills is an ideal spot for birdwatching.
Boaters run the river of McHenry Shores near the Riverwalk Shops.
McHenry Shores residents can explore dog friendly walking trails in the various parks nearby.
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Homes right on the water and under mature tree cover
Boaters spot Colonial Revivals, ramblers and bi-levels with private docks, but the neighborhood also stretches a good mile into the mainland. While most of the neighborhood's homes sit close together on quarter and half-acre lots, residents enjoy a degree of privacy granted by the area's mature trees and peaceful wooded areas. The more spacious waterfront homes are "business in the front" with snout-style garages jutting out onto long driveways and "party in the back" with private docks and peaceful views. Prices reach as low as $150,000 and as high as $370,000 for homes right on the water.
Scenic mornings show off residents boats in McHenry Shores.
Rows of homes in McHenry Shores are covered by mature trees which shade their homes.
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All-ages events in greater McHenry
The McHenry Chamber of Commerce uses every opportunity to get locals out on the town year-round. They kick off the spring season with the ShamROCKS the Fox Festival, which reprises the Chicago tradition of dyeing the waterway and brings the city to life with a parade and live music. The warmer months are ripe with wine walks and art markets, and in October, families don their thinking caps and scavenge for clues during the themed McHenry Murder Mystery. Folks from all over McHenry County pop their trunks and enjoy a film with concessions at McHenry Outdoor Theater.
There is a splash pad for kids to use near The Riverwalk Shops in McHenry Shores.
Food and shops near the Riverwalk are a fun activity for McHenry Shores families.
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Heading to McHenry for dinner or groceries
Locals can shop for groceries at Jewel-Osco or Angelo's Fresh Market, a family-owned local chain pairing daily essentials with Italian specialty items like handcrafted cannoli and Italian butter cookies. After running some errands, residents sit down for a midday meal at Brunch Café and choose from sweet and savory dishes like churro Belgian waffles and turkey avocado paninis. "There are lots of shopping and dining options in the area, and recently, a bunch of shops have opened on the riverwalk where local artisans can sell their artwork," Nelson adds. These Riverfront Shoppes—a unique concept conceived by the McHenry Chamber of Commerce—give small businesses a chance to test the market within a "village" of tiny storefronts from May to December. Locals can walk from shop to shop throughout the season while participating businesses receive educational workshops and more success boosters from the Chamber.
Brunch Cafe is a hot spot for the families of McHenry Shores.
Brunch Cafe offers many breakfast items including healthy options in McHenry Shores.
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Schools for McHenry Shores students
Edgebrook Elementary serves McHenry Shores students in pre-kindergarten through third grade, while Chauncey H Duker School serves fourth and fifth graders. Niche rates these schools a B and a B-minus, respectively. Students at McHenry Middle School, which also scores a B-minus, can participate in extracurricular activities ranging from dance and wrestling to clubs centered around archery, running and comic books. The middle school also partners with programs like the American Music Institute's summer music camp and the McHenry Junior Warriors cheer and dance program. McHenry High School—receiving an A-minus from Niche—is divided across two campuses, one for first- and second-years and one for upperclassmen. Students here will find a range of career and technology courses to consider, including business management, consumer education, graphics and manufacturing.
McHenry East High School is a well rated school in McHenry, IL serving grades 9-12.
McHenry Middle School is a well rated school in McHenry, IL with about 700 students enrolled.
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Getting around by car or boat
Though closer to the Wisconsin border than downtown Chicago, McHenry Shores is connected to the greater Chicagoland area by their Metra stop on the Union Pacific Northwest line. Locals can hop on the train to breach the 55 miles in about an hour and a half, not counting delays. State Route 31 is just west of McHenry Shore's residential streets, allowing easy access to all the restaurants and amenities of downtown McHenry. Charles J. Miller Memorial Highway gets healthcare workers and those needing care to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, under 2 miles away. To take off on longer journeys, residents hit U.S. 12 for 40 miles to Chicago O'Hare International Airport—and on slower days, locals can make stops along the riverfront in McHenry before heading further north to the Chain O'Lakes.
Boaters love to get out on the water so close to their homes in McHenry Shores.
The boat launch offers residents a spot to park their trailers in McHenry Shores.
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Flood factor in McHenry Shores
Though homes west of the Fox benefit from higher elevation, homebuyers interested in waterfront properties should consider flood risk. Otherwise, a low CAP Index crime score of 2/10 and a sizeable distance from the buzz of downtown Chicago and Milwaukee make for peaceful days in McHenry Shores.
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On average, homes in McHenry Shores, McHenry sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in McHenry Shores, McHenry over the last 12 months is $309,950, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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