The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60033 sells for about $317,500, or $102 per square foot.
Prices are up +18.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow.
ZIP 60033 — Harvard
The 60033 housing market is currently characterized by a neutral environment with a median list price of $317,500 and a relatively high median days on market of 120. Inventory remains tight with 34 active listings, and the market has seen significant year-over-year price growth of 18.3%. Several figures, such as median rent and specific sale-to-list ratios, were not determinable from current public data.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a more affordable, family-centric environment compared to the surrounding county, offering a mix of historic and new construction homes.
Median prices moved up 18.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 0.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 60033, McHenry County IL
The area reports a sex offender ratio near the state average, with general crime trends remaining consistent with regional rural-suburban patterns.
The area is served by Harvard Community Unit School District 50, which provides public education for the local population.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe weather and potential flood exposure in low-lying agricultural zones.
The area features a mix of historic residential stock and new construction projects, with some development activity noted through 2026.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
The area is primarily car-dependent, serving as a regional hub in McHenry County with access to local transit corridors.
The area offers local parks and proximity to regional outdoor amenities in McHenry County, with basic shopping and dining available in the Harvard city center.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and local housing stock, with limited data on short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small-scale employer establishments and regional agricultural and service-sector industries.
The area relies on regional highway access and local road networks for connectivity within McHenry County.
Development activity includes ongoing residential infill and new construction projects within the Harvard city limits.
Property assessments are managed by the McHenry County assessment office.
Parcels are served by Harvard Community Unit School District 50 and local utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, with standard coverage available through major carriers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA5 60033 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
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- Woodstock Water Works4.411.6 mi
- Lake Geneva Clue Room4.713.7 mi
- Twisted Limits Escape Rooms4.918.8 mi
- Angelo's Fresh Market4.415.8 mi
- The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa4.17.4 mi
- Stade’s Farm & Market4.617.9 mi
- Walworth County Fairgrounds and Campgrounds- Elkhorn, Wisconsin4.516.4 mi
- Hawk's View Golf Club4.615.5 mi
- Yerkes Observatory4.89.2 mi
- Big Foot Beach State Park4.312.4 mi
- Yerkes Observatory4.89.2 mi
- Fontana Beach4.57.5 mi
- Woodstock Square Historic District4.812.4 mi
- Classic Cinemas Woodstock XQ4.712.3 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.715.5 mi
- Walworth County Fairgrounds and Campgrounds- Elkhorn, Wisconsin4.516.4 mi
- Yerkes Observatory4.89.2 mi
- Geneva Lake Museum4.813.8 mi
- Geneva Lake Distilling + Winery4.414.5 mi
- Big Foot Beach State Park4.312.4 mi
- Yerkes Observatory4.89.2 mi
- Emricson Park4.711.8 mi
- Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy4.710.3 mi
- Marengo Ridge Conservation Area4.711.1 mi
- Lake Geneva Cruise Line4.813.5 mi
- Gage Marine4.59.7 mi
- Abbey Springs Yacht Club4.87.8 mi
- Munson Ski & Marine - At Water Tower4.619.4 mi
- Geneva Boat Charter510.5 mi
- Lake Lawn Resort4.412.5 mi
- Destination Geneva National4.611.9 mi
- Abbey Springs4.67.6 mi
- Oak Grove Golf Course4.14.5 mi
- Delbrook Golf Course4.112.5 mi
- Fleet Farm4.412.4 mi
- Von Bergen's Country Market4.611.6 mi
- Pearce’s Farm Stand4.79.2 mi
- Jewel-Osco4.212.8 mi
- Kohl's4.212.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The primary commercial district serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.