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Spring Grove Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Spring Grove, McHenry County, pay about 2.19% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $9,642.

Spring Grove, IL

Effective rate
2.19%
Median tax bill
$9,642
Median home value
$398,400
Owner-occupied homes
1,870
Rank in McHenry County (1 = highest)
16 of 20

McHenry County average: 2.26%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Spring Grove's typical rate of 2.19%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$5,483
$350,000$7,676
$450,000$9,869
$600,000$13,159
$800,000$17,545

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $398,400 home in Spring Grove pays about $8,737 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $14,677 — 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.

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Compare Nearby Towns

TownCountyRateMedian bill
RichmondMcHenry2.25%$5,848
Pistakee HighlandsMcHenry2.21%$4,542
JohnsburgMcHenry2.01%$7,367
Channel LakeLake2.14%$5,330
Fox Lake HillsLake2.44%$6,116
Fox LakeLake2.25%$4,982

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Unofficial estimate, not a tax bill. Updated 2026-10-08.

Property Tax FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Spring Grove, IL?

Homeowners in Spring Grove pay a typical effective property tax rate of 2.19% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $9,642 and the median home value is $398,400 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Spring Grove?

About $8,772 per year at Spring Grove's typical rate of 2.19%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Spring Grove higher than the McHenry County average?

Spring Grove's typical rate of 2.19% is lower than the McHenry County average of 2.26%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Spring Grove on my 2026 federal return?

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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