Homeowners in Pistakee Highlands, McHenry County, pay about 2.21% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $4,542.
At Pistakee Highlands's typical rate of 2.21%. Exemptions lower the real bill.
| Home value | Property tax (estimate) |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,536 |
| $350,000 | $7,751 |
| $450,000 | $9,965 |
| $600,000 | $13,287 |
| $800,000 | $17,716 |
A family with a $216,800 home in Pistakee Highlands pays about $4,801 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $10,741 — under the $40,400 cap. That alone does not beat the $32,200 standard deduction for married couples; mortgage interest and charity decide the rest.
| Town | County | Rate | Median bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsburg | McHenry | 2.01% | $7,367 |
| Fox Lake | Lake | 2.25% | $4,982 |
| Spring Grove | McHenry | 2.19% | $9,642 |
| Lakemoor | McHenry | 2.66% | $7,103 |
| Fox Lake Hills | Lake | 2.44% | $6,116 |
| Long Lake | Lake | 1.52% | $4,802 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Unofficial estimate, not a tax bill. Updated 2026-10-08.
Homeowners in Pistakee Highlands pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.21% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $4,542 and the median home value is $216,800 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
About $8,858 per year at Pistakee Highlands's typical rate of 2.21%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.
Pistakee Highlands's typical rate of 2.21% is about the same as the McHenry County average of 2.26%.
Yes, if you itemize. For 2026, property tax plus Illinois income tax count toward the SALT deduction, capped at $40,400 ($20,200 if married filing separately) and reduced above $505,000 of income. Itemizing helps only if your total deductions beat the standard deduction: $32,200 married filing jointly, $16,100 single, $24,150 head of household.
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