$532,382Average Value$240Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Life of luxury along Fox River
Trout Valley residents enjoy the privacy and close proximity to the Cary Country Club and Fox Bluff Conservation Area. "They love the different terrain. It’s very wooded with ponds and access to the Fox River. It also has more acreage,” says Broker Michelle Mackey, with Baird and Warner, who has over 30 years of experience and lived in the neighborhood. One privilege of being neighbors of the golf course is that “Golf carts are allowed to travel the roads within Trout Valley." Since residents can use the boat marina for docking, another unique way of getting around this community is by the water.
Once a large horse-breeding farm, Trout Valley is now home to around 600 residents.
Trout Valley sits right on the Fox River, offering easy access for fishing and waters sports.
Some Trout Valley homes sit in residential pockets near the Fox River.
Trout Valley homes are spread out between an abundance of trees and nature.
Trout Valley residents tend to communal gardens where locals mingles.
Little libraries encourage a sense of communal learning in Trout Valley.
The Trout Valley neighborhood is never far from nature trails and natural amenities.
Boat owners can park their vessels at private docks near Trout Valley Park.
Trout Valley tree-lined roads are quiet and peaceful.
Trout Valley pet owners enjoy walking along the quiet roads with their dogs.
Trout Valley locals can go for a jog on paved sidewalks and quiet residential roads.
Established in 1920, Cary Country Club features an 18 hole course, restaurant, and pro shop.
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Residential riverside
The range of home styles includes Colonial Revivals, ranch-style and Bungalows. “Every home is custom and come in a full range of architectural styles and size. Prices range from $300,000 to $1 million, says Mackey. ” These homes can date back to the early 1920s and hold a median price of $379,000. The quiet found along these residential streets is broken up by the sounds of runners jogging by the rows of houses. Residents appreciate “The amenities that are offered; horse boarding, tennis, boating, fishing, a community pool and events." As a result, there is always an activity to keep the community busy and boredom at bay. “There is a neighborhood lodge along the river for neighborhood parties, or it can be rented out for private events; same with the barn at the entrance to the subdivision." This amenity makes hosting convenient for Residents who want larger-scale events than backyard barbecues.
Colorful four square homes sit on the northern border of Trout Valley, near Cary.
Riverside homes in Trout Valley often have private docks for easy access to the Fox River.
Colonial homes with large yards and multi-car garages can be found throughout Trout Valley.
Townhouses are available for Trout Valley residents who prefer less home maintenance.
Trout Valley is a scenic neighborhood with large homes that peek through the treeline.
Cape cod style homes sit between mature trees in Trout Valley.
Trout Valley homes sit on expansive lots with large yards.
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Hiking the hills and hitting the links
At Fox Bluff Conservation area, residents take in the serenity of their natural surroundings. They happily accept the challenge of the hilly terrain when hiking and relax afterward along the Fox River or under the pavilions. Golfers try to stay out of the rough patches and on the well-manicured green fairways at the Cary Country Club. Locals can use the facilities available outside the Trout Valley Lodge for additional recreation. There, they have access to tennis courts, basketball courts, playsets and a field for batting practice. Lions Park is a five-mile drive into Fox River Grove, where children play on the playsets after a picnic by the river.
Trout Valley residents can enjoy a leisurely lifestyle playing golf at the Cary Country Club.
Fox Bluff Conservation Area has hiking trails and fishing spots near Trout Valley.
Trout Valley Park features a well maintained playground, basketball courts, and a polo field.
Cary Woods Park is nestled among town homes on the eastern border of Trout Valley.
Trout Valley families can check out reading material at the Cary Area Public Library.
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Seasonal spectacles
According to Mackey, in nearby Cary, the Cary Grove Chamber hosts seasonal neighborhood celebrations and a monthly poker party. "On Christmas Eve, all the homes line their property with luminaries. It’s been a tradition for more than 50 years and a spectacular site every year," Mackey says.
Victuals in the Valley
Downtown Cary is a hotspot for dining. The Tipsy Goat Tavern dishes classic, fried bar food like its remarkable onion rings across the train tracks from the Metra in Cary. They also host karaoke nights every Tuesday for locals to serenade their neighbors. Cary Dairy Ice Cream Café offers scoops, pints and quarts of original flavors such as mint avalanche and seasonal favorites like rhubarb crumble. If locals are looking to dine in the comfort of their homes, off Route 14, they can pick up all their ingredients at Jewel-Osco or Aldi.
Check out the Tipsy Goat Tavern for some crispy wings and welcoming service in Cary.
Trout Valley residents can shop for groceries at Jewel Osco.
North of Trout Valley is Conscious Cup Coffee café, which offers friendly service and coffee.
Trout Valley residents can get a sweet treat at Cary Dairy Ice Cream Café.
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Where young Trouts start swimming
Trout Valley students attend Briargate Elementary School, which holds a Grade of B-minus from Niche. Once students reach the sixth grade, they will attend Cary Junior High School, which Niche gives a Grade of B. When students reach ninth grade, they can begin taking courses at Cary-Grove High School in Advanced Placement, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) or Virtual Enterprises International (VEI). Outside of academics, students may choose to join the school’s well-respected theatre program or one of its state-title-holding sports teams. Ranked No. 1 in Best Public High Schools in McHenry County, Niche gives Cary-Grove a Grade of A.
Cary Grove High School is a top rated public school with about 1,500 students.
Algonquin Road Elementary is a top ranked public school in McHenry County.
Fox River Grove Middle School is a well rated public school serving grades 5-8.
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Trout Valley commuters can hop on the Metra station at either Fox River Grove or Cary.
Moving along the Metra
No amenity or shop is too far away in Trout Valley because the Metra is five minutes up the road along Route 14. As a result, residents have the luxury of privacy and a waterside community at the convenience of a short car ride up the road.
On average, homes in Trout Valley, IL sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Trout Valley, IL over the last 12 months is $611,250, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$700,000
Median Sale Price
$611,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$702,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$240
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
112
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1931
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,456
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
24,829
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
Trout Valley Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
393
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,982
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,546
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
45.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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