$390,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2023

170 University St Crystal Lake, IL 60014

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,875 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$208 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Husmann Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Rare opportunity to own a vintage home downtown Crystal Lake! Fabulous location...walk to restaurants, charming downtown shops, schools, library and train station! This beautiful home boasts classic architectural detail with custom crown molding and trimwork, original built-ins and hardwood floors throughout. Lovely covered porch to enjoy the coming warmer days in this charming neighborhood. Family room is light and bright with beautiful brick fireplace leading to dining rm w/built-in corner cabinet and bright white kitchen with updated stainless appliances. Kitchen door leads to great outdoor space, large fenced in yard, and fantastic porch for quiet nights or great parties! Garage has a dream workspace for anyone with weekend projects! The finished basement in this home offers a great bonus space to relax, entertain, or work out! Fourth bedroom and a full bathroom in basement make this a truly flexible floor plan!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenni Matts

Baird & Warner License #475134154 Listed on: 04/13/2023

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Jordan Winkler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475197809

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,484

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 56x180x56x180
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,875 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Husmann Elementary School
  • Richard F Bernotas Middle School
  • Crystal Lake Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Vintage

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,484

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 461
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1875
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1875
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1414
  • Basement Sq Ft: 770
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2184
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 309
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1414
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 383000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Husmann Elementary School
  • High School: Crystal Lake Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Richard F Bernotas Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 47

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 56X180X56X180
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6484.16
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2024
Sold by
Big Whiskers Llc
Bought by
Feickert Fred and Nolan Kendall

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2021
Sold by
Giangrego Jennifer A and Hammel Matthew S
Bought by
Hammel Matthew S and Giangrego Jennifer A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2017
Sold by
Taylor Austin and Stuart Jamie
Bought by
Giangrego Jennifer A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,743
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2008
Sold by
Ryan Kujawa Karen L and Kujawa Robert H
Bought by
Taylor Austin and Stuart Jamie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,873
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1997
Sold by
Markovich Paul N and Markovich Mary Helen
Bought by
Ryan Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,473
Interest Rate
7.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1994
Sold by
Classen Lawrence P and Classen Rae C
Bought by
Markovich Paul N and Markovich Mary Helen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,200
Interest Rate
4.15%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Warranty Deed $235,000 Nlt Title Llc
Warranty Deed $231,450 Ticor
Warranty Deed $149,500 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Warranty Deed $141,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $224,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $230,743 FHA
Previous Owner $209,361 FHA
Previous Owner $231,291 FHA
Previous Owner $227,873 FHA
Previous Owner $275,993 Unknown
Previous Owner $141,921 Unknown
Previous Owner $51,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $147,904 FHA
Previous Owner $146,473 FHA
Previous Owner $113,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $435,000 -3.3% $232 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $450,000 +15.4% $240 / Sq Ft
05/19/2023 05/19/23 Sold $390,000 +1.8% $208 / Sq Ft
04/14/2023 04/14/23 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2023 04/13/23 For Sale $383,000 -- $204 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,839 $104,412 $20,070 $84,342
2023 $7,862 $93,383 $17,950 $75,433
2022 $6,868 $78,509 $16,565 $61,944
2021 $6,484 $73,140 $15,432 $57,708
2020 $6,315 $70,551 $14,886 $55,665
2019 $6,142 $67,526 $14,248 $53,278
2018 $5,719 $62,380 $13,162 $49,218
2017 $5,696 $58,765 $12,399 $46,366
2016 $5,539 $55,116 $11,629 $43,487
2013 -- $51,417 $10,849 $40,568
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11757134

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-05-132-008