$280,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2025

285 Illinois St Crystal Lake, IL 60014

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$278 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Ranch Style House
  • Fireplace
  • Husmann Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2025

Charming ranch situated on a spacious one-third acre lot in the heart of Crystal Lake. Step into the bright and inviting living room featuring a large picture window, cozy fireplace, fresh paint, and built-in shelving-perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The dining area seamlessly connects to the kitchen, which offers ample cabinet and counter space, recessed lighting, and a practical layout for everyday living. Down the hall, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bath. The partially finished basement provides a great opportunity to expand your living space, complete with a laundry area, utility sink, and plenty of room to create a family or rec room. Step outside to enjoy a serene backyard retreat with a patio overlooking the private yard with mature trees. Ideally located near parks, shopping, dining, the Metra station, and with easy access to major highways-this home perfectly combines comfort, convenience, and potential. Don't miss your chance to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Leonard

Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC License #475122634 Listed on: 07/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Agata Kusak

Keller Williams Inspire License #475200417

Keller Williams Inspire

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,100

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x160
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Schools

  • Husmann Elementary School
  • Hannah Beardsley Middle School
  • Prairie Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,100

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

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: 1955
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1008
  • Other Equipment: TV-Dish, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1008
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1008
  • Total Sq Ft: 2016
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1008
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 1008
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 279000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Husmann Elementary School
  • High School: Prairie Ridge High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hannah Beardsley Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 47

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Dimensions: 90X160
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6099.8
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2004
Sold by
Imhoff Arliss
Bought by
Zurawski Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Outstanding Balance
$82,348
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$202,704
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $190,000 Ticor
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $152,000 Unknown
Closed $28,500 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Sold $280,000 +0.4% $278 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $279,000 -- $277 / 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 $6,100 $79,198 $18,767 $60,431
2023 $5,878 $71,023 $16,830 $54,193
2022 $5,661 $64,950 $15,391 $49,559
2021 $5,380 $60,894 $14,430 $46,464
2020 $5,272 $59,068 $13,997 $45,071
2019 $5,091 $56,159 $13,308 $42,851
2018 $5,484 $59,001 $15,438 $43,563
2017 $5,538 $56,525 $14,790 $41,735
2016 $5,480 $53,931 $14,111 $39,820
2013 -- $51,327 $13,430 $37,897
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12430705

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-33-154-006