275 S Mchenry Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Estimated payment $4,926/month
Highlights
- Guest House
- Second Kitchen
- Landscaped Professionally
- Husmann Elementary School Rated A-
- Rooftop Deck
- Wood Burning Stove
About This Home
Buy one house, get one free! :) Picture the perfect homestead: historical home with vibrant vintage vibe, lushly landscaped property with room to garden and get away, and a totally rare, ONE OF A KIND guest house / coach house / etc etc -- imagine the possibilities! The ultimate work from home space; all surreptitiously set in downtoen Crystal Lake with access to all the conveniences of contemporary life, yet a world apart from the ordinary. Relish this masterful mosaic marrying the requisite modern amenities of today's discerning homeowner with the authentic ambiance of historical architecture. The heartbeat of the main home emanates from the contemporary kitchen: open and inviting with white cabinetry, stainless appliances including double oven, pendant lighting, glass subway tile, idyllic island, eat-in area and a serious chef's pantry. Artful live-edge coffee counter open to adjacent to porch|conservatory|respite room. The main level living spaces are yours to define: home office, writer's nook, formal dining, gallery space, classic drawing room or parlor. Primary suite a true retreat with vaulted ceilings, skylights, sitting space, your own kitchenette. THIS IS WHERE IT GETS REALLY WILD. Fulfilling the fantasy of homestead living is yet another 1,800sf+ structure replete with delightfully idiosyncratic details: wood plank flooring, beamed ceilings, built-in bar and desks, wood-burning stove, whimsical workshop. Gigantic great room, full kitchen, full bath, second story loft|bedroom: abundant and inspirational space for whatever you can imagine: home-based business, yoga/artist studio, in-law suite, retreat center, escape room? Pretty and private parcel located with advantages of in-town benefits: award-winning Crystal Lake schools and library, abundant shopping and dining nearby, commuter conveniences, recreational options aplenty. Pioneer your personal lifestyle!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,750
Year Built
- Built in 1859 | Remodeled in 2019
Lot Details
- 0.82 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 176 x 215 x 134 x 70 x 47 x145
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Irregular Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,760 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Beamed Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Pendant Lighting
- Wood Burning Stove
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Window Screens
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Sitting Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Loft
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Range with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Tideland Water Rights
- Balcony
- Rooftop Deck
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Shed
Schools
- Husmann Elementary School
- Lundahl Middle School
- Crystal Lake Central High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- 200+ Amp Service
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Guest House
- Property is near a park
Community Details
- Homestead
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $15,244 | $188,063 | $35,172 | $152,891 |
| 2023 | $14,750 | $168,199 | $31,457 | $136,742 |
| 2022 | $13,350 | $146,938 | $36,023 | $110,915 |
| 2021 | $12,641 | $136,891 | $33,560 | $103,331 |
| 2020 | $12,331 | $132,045 | $32,372 | $99,673 |
| 2019 | $12,018 | $126,383 | $30,984 | $95,399 |
| 2018 | $11,279 | $116,751 | $28,623 | $88,128 |
| 2017 | $11,225 | $109,987 | $26,965 | $83,022 |
| 2016 | $12,546 | $117,253 | $35,291 | $81,962 |
| 2013 | -- | $109,382 | $32,922 | $76,460 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2025 06/10/25 | For Sale | $700,000 | -- | $186 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $332,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $580,000 | Ticor Title Insurance Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ct | |
| Deed | -- | Universal Title Services Inc | |
| Deed | $360,000 | Universal Title Services Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Trustee Deed | $212,500 | Universal Title Services Inc |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $50,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | -- | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $318,986 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $295,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $322,700 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $324,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12389225
APN: 19-05-306-010
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