Single-Family Neighborhood • McHenry, IL

McHenry Shores
McHenry, Illinois

Fox River living — three listings from $399K to $748K

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Varied
Era Built
$249K–$748K
Typical Price Range
River-Area Single-Family
Housing Stock
McHenry HS D156
High School
About This Neighborhood

About McHenry Shores

McHenry Shores is the city's Fox River quarter — the streets along and near the water where three homes currently list from $399,000 to $748,000 (median activity $330.5K across the wider mix). Housing runs the river-town gamut: original cottages, updated ranches and substantial newer builds sharing the shoreline.

This is where the Chain O'Lakes lifestyle extends upriver: docks, boat access and water views at prices that undercut the lake-front proper. As Chain boaters ourselves, we know exactly which stretches have the wake rules and water depth that matter.

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Homes for sale in Mchenry Shores, McHenry

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Homes & Market

The Homes of McHenry Shores

Three active listings to $748K. Water-access properties set their own market — pricing is parcel-by-parcel, and inspections earn their fee on the older stock.

River Cottages

The original stock — charm, character, projects.

Updated Ranches

Modernized single-levels in the middle band.

Newer Waterfront Builds

Substantial homes commanding the $600s–$700s.

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Schools

Schools Serving McHenry Shores

McHenry-area districts into McHenry Community High (D156) — verify by address. School boundaries in the northwest suburbs can vary block by block — always verify your specific address with the district office before purchasing.

Location & Lifestyle

Living in McHenry Shores: the McHenry Advantage

The Fox River at your feet, the Chain downstream, downtown McHenry's riverwalk minutes away. Explore our full McHenry guide →

Off-Market & Private Listings

Some homes for sale in McHenry Shores never show up online

Our MLS runs a Private Listing Network — real listings agents can see that never appear on Zillow or any public site, because the sellers want privacy. We can't advertise them. What we can do is share matches directly with our own buyers. If McHenry Shores is where you want to be, tell us exactly what you're looking for — we'll watch the private side for you, and we'll only contact you about that.

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Free Home Valuation

What Is Your McHenry Shores Home Worth?

Values in McHenry Shores have been moving. Get a free, no-obligation valuation from the team that knows these blocks house by house — usually within 24 hours.

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Thinking About McHenry Shores?

The Dawn Simmons Team has helped buyers and sellers across McHenry and the northwest suburbs for over 26 years. Get honest guidance on pricing, what homes here really sell for, and what to look out for.

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Dawn Simmons, REALTOR, RE/MAX Suburban

Dawn Simmons

RE/MAX Suburban • 26+ Years Experience
(847) 738-1884 • dawn@dawnsellshomes.com
330 E Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect IL 60056

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