256 Bell Dr, Cary, IL 60013 Property Records

McHenry County property record for 256 Bell Dr, Cary, IL 60013

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,243 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.209 acres (9,147 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$146,000 (Jan 2015)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-18-103-033`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-18-103-033`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,243 sqft
Gross Area	1,771 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,243 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	9,147 sqft
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address	256 BELL DR
City	CARY
State	IL
Zip	60013-2219
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	DOC 2021R0007149 LT 51 1ST ADDN TO OAK KNOLL ESTATES
Legal Range	09E
Legal Township	43N
Legal Section	18
Legal Subdivision	1ST ADDN TO OAK KNOLL ESTATES
Legal Block	103
Legal Lot Number	1,51
Jurisdiction	MCHENRY IL
Township / Civil Division	ALGONQUIN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	871307

Owner

Source: McHenry County records, as of May 13, 2024

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	256 BELL DR, CARY, IL 60013-2219
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company, Secondary Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 23, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 23, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 2, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0000002681
Last Transfer Date	Feb 8, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000007149
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MCHENRY IL
Recording Date	Feb 8, 2021
Property Address	256 BELL DR, CARY, IL 60013-2219
Document Number	0000007149
Map Reference	DOC 431095
Instrument Date	Dec 22, 2020
Instrument	2021R0007149
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	BCHH INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Living Trust
Address	256 BELL DR, CARY, IL 60013-2219

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007150
Date	Feb 8, 2021
Instrument	2021R0007150

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	179 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: McHenry County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	McHenry County
County Subdivision	Algonquin Township
Municipality	Cary Village
Elementary School District	Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Community High School District 155 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2022	Homeowner's exemption	$76,580 Land $19,398 Building $57,182	$229,740 Land $58,194 Building $171,546

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2004)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2004 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CARY serves 17,826 people · EPA ID IL1110100
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 338 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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