McHenry County property record for 1217 Tower Ln, Cary, IL 60013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,921 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.353 acres (15,402 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 20-18-426-025 |
| Primary APN | 20-18-426-025 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,921 sqft |
| Gross Area | 3,629 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,921 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 15,402 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1217 TOWER LN |
|---|---|
| City | CARY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60013-2936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOC 2010R0042456 LTS 15 & 16 FOX RIVER SHORE SUB |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 43N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX RIVER SHORE |
| Legal Block | 426 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-16 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALGONQUIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 871307 |
The current owner of 1217 Tower Ln acquired it in September 2010.
Source: McHenry County records, as of May 13, 2024
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1217 TOWER LN, CARY, IL 60013-2936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000067686 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042456 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: McHenry County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry County |
| County Subdivision | Algonquin Township |
| Elementary School District | Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Community High School District 155 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $136,781 Land $65,455 Building $71,326 | $410,343 Land $196,365 Building $213,978 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1217 Tower Ln in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1217 Tower Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FOX RIVER GROVE serves 4,702 people · EPA ID IL1110200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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