226 Ridge Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,081
Sq Ft
0.3
Acres
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Crystal Lake Central High School Rated A
- Sun or Florida Room
- Breakfast Bar
About This Home
As of May 2025Tremendous Potential For Those Looking To Put In Some Sweet Equity and make This House Into A Home! This 2 Bedroom 1 Bath all brick Ranch Home features hardwood floors in the 2 bedrooms, a living room and dining room, kitchen with large eating area. Off the kitchen is a breezeway/sunroom with one door to front yard and a 2nd door to backyard plus a door leading to the 1 car attached garage. In addition there is a full partially finished basement. Great location....Just Minutes to Downtown, Shopping, Dining, Shopping and Metra! Sold AS IS...Short Sale
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,569
Year Built
- Built in 1951
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 90x146
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,081 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Fireplace in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Breezeway
Schools
- North Elementary School
- Richard F Bernotas Middle School
- Crystal Lake Central High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 6, 2024
Closed on
Oct 8, 2024
Sold by
Hayes Charlotte C
Bought by
Egan Todd and Egan Amy
Seller's Agent
Kay Wirth
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Tanner Fehring
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$194,750
Premium/Discount to List
$4,750
2.5%
Views
37
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
101.66%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $195,000 | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $202,500 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $87,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $73,100 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 05/21/25 | Sold | $349,900 | 0.0% | $324 / Sq Ft |
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/23/2025 04/23/25 | For Sale | $349,900 | 0.0% | $324 / Sq Ft |
| 04/08/2025 04/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/27/2025 03/27/25 | For Sale | $349,900 | +79.7% | $324 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2024 10/16/24 | Sold | $194,750 | +2.5% | $180 / Sq Ft |
| 03/07/2024 03/07/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/06/2024 03/06/24 | For Sale | $190,000 | -- | $176 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,862 | $84,425 | $20,761 | $63,664 |
| 2023 | $5,569 | $75,711 | $18,618 | $57,093 |
| 2022 | $5,592 | $69,237 | $17,026 | $52,211 |
| 2021 | $5,284 | $64,914 | $15,963 | $48,951 |
| 2020 | $5,163 | $62,969 | $15,485 | $47,484 |
| 2019 | $4,959 | $59,867 | $14,722 | $45,145 |
| 2018 | $4,068 | $50,316 | $13,851 | $36,465 |
| 2017 | $4,078 | $48,205 | $13,270 | $34,935 |
| 2016 | $4,001 | $45,993 | $12,661 | $33,332 |
| 2013 | -- | $31,063 | $12,049 | $19,014 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kay Wirth
Seller's Agent in 2025
Kay Wirth
RE/MAX Suburban
(815) 354-5394
40 in this area
109 Total Sales
-
Tracie Muehler
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Tracie Muehler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(815) 482-4909
4 in this area
136 Total Sales
-
Tanner Fehring
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Tanner Fehring
RE/MAX Suburban
(815) 345-9934
5 in this area
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11997551
APN: 14-31-402-010
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