$295,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

26 Hill Dr Crystal Lake, IL 60014

2 Beds
2 Baths
956 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$309 Per Sq Ft

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Husmann Elementary School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome home to 26 Hill Drive! This cute as a button 2 bed, 2 bath ranch with full basement has been well maintained. The charm of the 1950's has been preserved throughout from the original Anderson storm door & solid wood front door, the original hardwood flooring on the main level, & woodburning stove in the living room to the original St. Charles cabinetry that is in spectacular condition in the kitchen. Neutral colors & tons of storage space, plus a full partially finished basement with a 2nd full bath, laundry, possible 3rd bedroom in basement, & a brand new roof! This home is a gem for any buyer... Perfect in town location close to schools, public library, downtown business district, Metra, shopping, dining, bike path & the Crystal Lake Park District parks & beaches are just a short drive away as well. This home is ideal for a starter, downsizing, or it could also be an excellent addition to your investment portfolio!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Ruhnke

RE/MAX Plaza License #475138708 Listed on: 06/23/2025

RE/MAX Plaza

Co-Listed By

Marge Ruhnke

RE/MAX Plaza License #475138938

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Peters

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475210042

Keller Williams Success Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,463

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 113x90x56x113
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 956 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Crystal Hills Subdivision, Ranch Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,463

Year Built

Built in 1951

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
  • Subdivision Name: Crystal Hills
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Age: 71-80 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): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 956
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 956
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 956
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 956
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 956
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Curtains/Drapes,Garden Window(s),Window Treatments,Wood Frames
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shake Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 295000
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, No Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: 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: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 113X90X56X113
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5463
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2004
Sold by
Jones Chester L and Jones Tracey L
Bought by
Jones Tracey L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,520
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First United Title Svcs Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $25,000 Unknown
Closed $81,520 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $295,000 0.0% $309 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $295,000 -- $309 / 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 $5,696 $75,285 $17,118 $58,167
2023 $5,463 $67,333 $15,310 $52,023
2022 $4,907 $57,803 $14,184 $43,619
2021 $4,621 $53,850 $13,214 $40,636
2020 $4,495 $51,943 $12,746 $39,197
2019 $4,364 $49,715 $12,199 $37,516
2018 $4,066 $45,926 $11,269 $34,657
2017 $4,023 $43,265 $10,616 $32,649
2016 $3,900 $40,579 $9,957 $30,622
2013 -- $37,856 $9,289 $28,567
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12402292

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-05-278-008