$568,888
$120K PRICE DROP

240 S Mchenry Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Estimated payment $4,022/month

Total Views 28,962
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,255 Sq Ft
$175 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Husmann Elementary School Rated A-
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

Rare Opportunity to Own this Unique Landmark Home. Double City Lot (0.4 acre) with fencing and recessed for added quiet and privacy. Uniquely located within walking distance from downtown Crystal Lake (Metra, schools, restaurants) and US RT 14 for convenience. Solid brick construction with old world architecture which includes cathedral ceilings, skylights, arch windows and two functioning wood fireplaces. Four large bedrooms with generous closets including two walk-ins! Abundant natural light. Open kitchen plan with granite island, new refrigerator, commercial oven and dishwasher. Full basement. Newer two zone heating and tankless water heater. Rewired with new lighting fixtures. Two car garage with drain. Newly asphalted driveway. Two large private outdoor decks and pool. Pool has newer liner, heater, motor and tarp. Gas line for BBQ ...and much more! Please note: Sold As-Is. 24 hour notice for appointments between 9-10 M and F only.

Listing Agent

Colleen Berg

Berg Properties License #471019976 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,558

Year Built

  • Built in 1932 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120.0 x 160.6 x 229.3 x 132.2
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,255 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Double Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,558

Year Built

Built in 1932 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2014
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 3255
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4455
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Double Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3255
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 3255
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 960
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2295
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Outdoor Grill
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 568888
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park
  • 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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Dimensions: 120.0 X 160.6 X 229.3 X 132.2
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10558
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $10,934 $137,159 $24,567 $112,592
2023 $10,558 $122,671 $21,972 $100,699
2022 $14,181 $155,706 $16,565 $139,141
2021 $13,430 $145,058 $15,432 $129,626
2020 $13,102 $139,923 $14,886 $125,037
2019 $12,771 $133,924 $14,248 $119,676
2018 $11,989 $123,717 $13,162 $110,555
2017 $11,933 $116,549 $12,399 $104,150
2016 $11,651 $109,312 $11,629 $97,683
2013 -- $101,974 $10,849 $91,125
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $568,888 -5.2% $175 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $599,999 -4.5% $184 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $628,000 -3.1% $193 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Price Changed $648,000 -5.9% $199 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $688,888 +86.7% $212 / Sq Ft
08/01/2014 08/01/14 Sold $369,000 -5.1% $123 / Sq Ft
06/25/2014 06/25/14 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2014 06/01/14 Price Changed $389,000 -4.9% $130 / Sq Ft
05/09/2014 05/09/14 For Sale $409,000 +81.8% $136 / Sq Ft
02/28/2014 02/28/14 Sold $225,000 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft
02/14/2014 02/14/14 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2014 02/13/14 For Sale $225,000 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft
02/13/2014 02/13/14 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2014 02/13/14 Price Changed $225,000 -24.7% $75 / Sq Ft
12/06/2013 12/06/13 Price Changed $299,000 +7.2% $100 / Sq Ft
10/10/2013 10/10/13 Price Changed $279,000 -7.0% $93 / Sq Ft
09/24/2013 09/24/13 Price Changed $299,900 -14.3% $100 / Sq Ft
01/07/2013 01/07/13 For Sale $350,000 -- $117 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $369,000 Fidelity Natl Title
Warranty Deed $225,000 Heritage Title Company
Warranty Deed $410,000 Multiple
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $339,850 New Conventional
Closed $362,316 FHA
Previous Owner $185,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $452,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $410,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12332230

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-05-156-013