Seller's Agent in 2025
Diana Mark
RE/MAX
(815) 382-5548
1 in this area
40 Total Sales
40 Francis Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014
5
Beds
5
Baths
2,538
Sq Ft
1
Acres
Highlights
- 1 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Recreation Room
- Crystal Lake Central High School Rated A
- Wood Burning Stove
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of January 2025Country Life in the City! Almost impossible to find, but here it is! Quality Built Craftsman Style home on an acre in the City Limits! A serene sanctuary where you can truly connect with nature. The grounds showcase many perennial prairie plantings. Imagine tapping your own Sugar Maple trees! Sour Cherry trees and an asparagus patch too! Very Private setting. Enter from the peaceful front porch, a perfect spot to observe the many birds. Foyer with slate flooring & coat closet. Cozy living room with wood stove fireplace & hardwood floorings open to the large dining room that overlooks a 3 season enclosed porch with skylights. The primary suite has a full bath and 2 closets. Separated from the primary by the living room are 3 additional bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor. Country kitchen overlooks the wooded back yard. Upstairs is a massive bonus room that can function as a family room, artist/craft space or an additional bedroom, if needed. A 1/2 bath, laundry area and large storage room complete the 2nd floor. The lower level has a recreation room, 5th bedroom and full bath. A large mechanical room with central vac system, primary furnace & workshop area complete the lower level. Entering the home from the backyard, there is a super functional mudroom with shoe cubbys, 2 closets, 1/2 bath and a washing station for dogs or humans! Extra deep and large 3 car garage sits perfectly on the property. Lots of parking with area for recreational vehicle. This home is a special find if you are seeking tranquility with the comforts of all the shopping and outdoor opportunities Crystal Lake has to offer.
Last Buyer's Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475131753
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,261
Lot Details
- 1 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 115x366x357x113
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 2,538 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Stove
- Insulated Windows
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Screened Porch
- Storage Room
- Dormer Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Sink Near Laundry
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- North Elementary School
- Richard F Bernotas Middle School
- Crystal Lake Central High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
Community Details
- Custom
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 6, 2024
Closed on
Jan 15, 2025
Sold by
Kerry L Blass Revocable Living Trust and Blass Kerry L
Bought by
Lemke Matthew
Seller's Agent
Diana Mark
RE/MAX Plaza
Buyer's Agent
Valarie Werderitch
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.35%
Views
130
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,360
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.37%
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Outstanding Balance
$327,949
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$247,411
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 15, 2019
Sold by
Blass Kerry L
Bought by
The Kerry L Blass Revocable Living Trust
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $550,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $330,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2025 01/17/25 | Sold | $550,000 | -4.3% | $217 / Sq Ft |
| 12/16/2024 12/16/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/06/2024 11/06/24 | For Sale | $575,000 | -- | $227 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $11,694 | $152,491 | $30,389 | $122,102 |
| 2023 | $11,261 | $136,751 | $27,252 | $109,499 |
| 2022 | $10,953 | $125,058 | $24,922 | $100,136 |
| 2021 | $10,414 | $117,249 | $23,366 | $93,883 |
| 2020 | $10,206 | $113,735 | $22,666 | $91,069 |
| 2019 | $9,858 | $108,134 | $21,550 | $86,584 |
| 2018 | $9,871 | $100,827 | $22,654 | $78,173 |
| 2017 | $9,930 | $96,596 | $21,703 | $74,893 |
| 2016 | $9,851 | $92,163 | $20,707 | $71,456 |
| 2013 | -- | $87,711 | $19,707 | $68,004 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Diana Mark
-
Valarie Werderitch
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Valarie Werderitch
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(815) 482-9970
26 in this area
288 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12204554
APN: 14-32-351-017
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