McHenry County property record for 8510 Balder Dr, Cary, IL 60013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,361 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,586 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $176,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-17-276-017 |
| Primary APN | 20-17-276-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,361 sqft |
| Gross Area | 1,442 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 909 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 452 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Frame Siding |
| Lot Area | 8,586 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 8510 BALDER DR |
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| City | CARY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60013-3010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOC 2021R0055449 LT 1 VALHALLA SUB |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 43N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALHALLA |
| Legal Block | 276 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALGONQUIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 871307 |
8510 Balder Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: McHenry County records, as of May 13, 2024
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8510 BALDER DR, CARY, IL 60013-3010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021R0055449 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCHENRY IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8510 BALDER DR, CARY, IL 60013-3010 |
| Document Number | 0000055449 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R0055449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $176.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8510 BALDER DR, CARY, IL 60013-3010 |
| Document Number | 0000055450 |
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| Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R0055450 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.25% |
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 | $52,235 Land $9,624 Building $42,611 | $156,705 Land $28,872 Building $127,833 |
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 8510 Balder Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 8510 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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