McHenry County property record for 8408 Balder Dr, Cary, IL 60013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 898 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,839 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-17-276-008 |
| Primary APN | 20-17-276-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 898 sqft |
| Gross Area | 1,796 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 898 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Lot Area | 12,839 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Street Address | 8408 BALDER DR |
|---|---|
| City | CARY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60013-3008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOC 2022R0011311 LTS 10 & 11 VALHALLA SUB |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 43N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALHALLA |
| Legal Block | 276 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALGONQUIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 871307 |
8408 Balder Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2022.
Source: McHenry County records, as of May 13, 2024
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 8408 BALDER DR, CARY, IL 60013-3008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011311 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8408 BALDER DR, CARY, IL 60013-3008 |
| Document Number | 0000011311 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R0011311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 8408 BALDER DR, CARY, IL 60013-3008 |
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 | $66,738 Land $9,183 Building $57,555 | $200,214 Land $27,549 Building $172,665 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8408 Balder Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 22 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| 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 8408 Balder Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 74% 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 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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