$395,000
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324 W Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Estimated payment $2,799/month

Total Views 99
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
$309 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crystal Lake Central High School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

This is not your average ranch. This is the kind of home that makes you pause mid-scroll and think, "Is it too soon to fall in love?" Nestled on a lush, oversized corner lot less than a mile from both downtown Crystal Lake and the lake itself, this absolutely gorgeous home is the perfect blend of charm, style, and substance. Step inside to find 1,280 square feet of warm, inviting space upstairs, plus another 1,280 square feet of fully finished, fabulous living space below-that's over 2,500 square feet of beautifully maintained comfort. On the main level, you'll find three bedrooms, a freshly updated full bath, a magazine worthy kitchen and refinished hardwood floors that flow throughout. The windows? Thoughtfully done. The original character-rich ones remain where they matter most-preserving the home's charm-while new windows have been added throughout the rest of the house to bring in light, efficiency, and modern convenience. Downstairs, things get even better: a massive recreation or living space, a huge fourth bedroom, and a stylish full bathroom that vibes more spa than basement. Whether you are hosting guests, movie nights, or just need your own peaceful retreat, this lower level delivers. The kitchen? Upgraded! The bathrooms? Updated! The finishes? Thoughtfully chosen. The vibe? Straight out of Crate & Barrel catalog. This home is elegant without being fussy, cozy without sacrificing style, and every inch has been lovingly maintained. Outside, the yard is its own private retreat. Professionally landscaped, fully fenced with an invisible dog fence, and complete with a lovely deck and patio, it's the kind of backyard that practically begs for summer dinners and lazy Sunday mornings. The roof and gutters were replaced in 2020, and the boiler new in 2018-the unglamorous stuff you'll be very glad someone else already handled so you can focus on enjoying life instead of managing repairs. Add in a two-car garage, a location that's walkable to everything, and the kind of curb appeal you usually see in glossy magazines, and you've got yourself one heck of a Crate & Barrel-worthy home. Crystal Lake has it all with access to the sparkling lake itself, the epic 3 Oaks Recreation Center, the charming Dole mansion, and a downtown that's basically a Hallmark movie set-there's something happening every weekend. Think farmer's markets, parades, and maybe a random cornhole tournament. Come see it. Feel it. Fall in love with it. Just don't wait-homes this beautiful never stay a secret for long.

Last Listed By

Joy Pyszka

Baird & Warner License #475175591 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Baird & Warner

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,438

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x109x109x110
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,438

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2016

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: 1958
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

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: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1280
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2480
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1280
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1200
  • Total Sq Ft: 2480
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1280
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 395000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • 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
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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 Size Acres: 0.2649
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X109X109X110
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8437.5
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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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
2023 $8,160 $95,493 $17,873 $77,620
2022 $7,810 $87,328 $16,345 $70,983
2021 $7,437 $81,875 $15,324 $66,551
2020 $7,294 $79,421 $14,865 $64,556
2019 $7,054 $75,510 $14,133 $61,377
2018 $6,064 $64,606 $13,134 $51,472
2017 $6,784 $61,895 $12,583 $49,312
2016 $6,070 $53,095 $12,006 $41,089
2013 -- $50,532 $11,427 $39,105
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Sold $278,000 -0.7% $217 / Sq Ft
09/26/2020 09/26/20 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2020 09/14/20 For Sale $279,900 +27.2% $219 / Sq Ft
01/20/2017 01/20/17 Sold $220,000 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
12/10/2016 12/10/16 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2016 12/02/16 For Sale $219,900 +117.7% $172 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Sold $101,000 +44.5% $79 / Sq Ft
05/22/2016 05/22/16 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2016 05/10/16 For Sale $69,900 -- $55 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Kaiser Shepherd & Nakon Pc
Warranty Deed $278,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $220,000 Chicago Title
Special Warranty Deed $101,000 Stewart Title
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Mt
Joint Tenancy Deed -- Universal Title Services Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $267,215 Balloon
Previous Owner $264,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $169,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $176,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $122,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $93,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12375432

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-32-351-038