$349,900
SOLD MAY 21, 2025

226 Ridge Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,081 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$324 Per Sq Ft

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Crystal Lake Central High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of May 2025

Here Is That Hard To Find Ranch Home You Have Been Searching For! The Whole House Has Been Totally Redesigned! A 10+++ Everything new...windows, doors, flooring, carpet, Bathrooms, kitchen and appliances and water heater. The large and bright living room/great room has hardwood flooring and perfect for all gathering's. Bright and shiny kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, white custom cabinets, granite counters including a breakfast bar and coffee bar, a large pantry closet plus eating area with sliding door leading to brand new deck overlooking the yard. a Full bath, master bedroom and 2nd bedroom and a peaceful sunroom finish off the 1st floor. The full finished basement will be sure to please with the most generous sized family room (33x17) along with a eye-catching electric fireplace. In addition there is the 3rd bedroom full bath , laundry room plus a storage room. Just minutes to town, shopping dining, and metra train. Come See This Beauty!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kay Wirth

RE/MAX Suburban License #471003890 Listed on: 03/27/2025

RE/MAX Suburban

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracie Muehler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475190457

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,569

Year Built

  • Built in 1951 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 90x146
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 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
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

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

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,569

Year Built

Built in 1951 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1081
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1081
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: None
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 349900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: North 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 Dimensions: 90X146
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5569
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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
111.73%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

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 $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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12322941

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-31-402-010