$278,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2020

324 W Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$217 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2025

*Over 2300 sq ft of finished living space!* Adorable ranch with full finished basement less than a mile from the lake & downtown Crystal Lake, with upgrades galore! Open concept Floorplan. Relax in your huge living room with large front window and tons of natural light. Updated kitchen is loaded with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and white cabinets. Enjoy a nice dinner in the separate dining room. Perfect setup with 3 bedrooms on the main level and a 4th bedroom on the lower level! The finished basement has a ton of extra space. Plenty of room for entertaining with an open floor plan including family room area and play nook! Guests will feel right at home downstairs in their massive guest bedroom with full bath! Then step on out through sliding glass doors for a nightcap on the stamped concrete patio! The owners put a ton of work into the yard and landscaping, and the backyard is a very good size! Walking distance to schools, close to parks! Roof & Gutters are BRAND NEW in 2020. Boiler NEW in 2018. Newer Windows. Refinished hardwood floors. Updated kitchen & bathrooms. Upgraded trim. Neutral colors. Home has so much to offer. Don't miss out, it's truly a great buy and move in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Kalamatas

103 Realty LLC License #471019970 Listed on: 09/14/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Dianne Ocheskey

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475109219

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,438

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1958 | 2016

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Stamped Concrete Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,438

Year Built | Renovated

1958 | 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Square Footage Comments: 1280 main level + ~ 900 in basement
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1280
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1958
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2180
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 38X17, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 5X14, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X21, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1280
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2180
  • Basement Sq Ft: 900
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1280
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Stamped Concrete Patio
  • Acreage: 0.2649

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Radiators

Schools

  • School District: 155
  • Elementary School: North Elementary School
  • Middle School: Richard F Bernotas Middle School
  • High School: Crystal Lake Central High School
  • Junior High Dist: 47

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100X109X109X110
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 1432351038

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7054.40

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Jun 19, 2025
Sold by
Smyth Rianna and Smyth Daniel
Bought by
Thompson Bonnie
Seller's Agent
Joy Pyszka
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jill Little
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$435,324
Premium/Discount to List
$40,324
10.21%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-27.32%
Original Mortgage
$217,662
Outstanding Balance
$217,662
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$188,149

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2022
Sold by
Smyth Mark S
Bought by
Smyth Daniel and Smyth Rianna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,215
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2020
Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Mittlehauser Rebekkah A and Jensen Cory D
Bought by
Smyth Daniel and Smyth Rianna
Seller's Agent
Patrick Kalamatas
103 Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dianne Ocheskey
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$278,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.06%
Original Mortgage
$264,100
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2016
Closed on
Jan 20, 2017
Sold by
Nicholson Ryan
Bought by
Jensen Cory and Mittelhauser Rebekkah
Seller's Agent
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
Buyer's Agent
Jenni Matts
Baird & Warner
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2016
Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
U S Bank Na
Bought by
Nicholson Ryan
Seller's Agent
Laura Owens
All Homes Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$101,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,100
44.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
301.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2016
Sold by
Antti Grace and Antti Ralph
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2003
Sold by
Antti Ralph W and Antti Grace F
Bought by
Antti Grace F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,500
Interest Rate
9.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1996
Sold by
Grand National Bank
Bought by
Antti Ralph and Antti Grace

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,750
Interest Rate
10.2%
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 $435,500 None Listed On Document
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 $217,662 New Conventional
Previous Owner $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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $435,324 +10.2% $340 / Sq Ft
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $395,000 +42.1% $309 / Sq Ft
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)

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 $8,438 $106,484 $19,930 $86,554
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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10857012

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-32-351-038