40 Francis Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014


$550,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,538
Cost/Sqft: $227
Beds: 5
Baths: 5
Year Built: —
Property Taxes: $11,261
Days On Market: 715
Lot Size: 1,00
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Description

Country 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.

Property Specifics

Single Family
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Cedar
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CUSTOM
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1
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12204554
1432351017

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
North Elementary School
47 —
Middle School
Richard F Bernotas Middle School
47 Not in DB
High School
Crystal Lake Central High School
155 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
17 Jan, 2025 Sold $550,000 MRED MLS
16 Dec, 2024 Under contract $575,000 MRED MLS
6 Nov, 2024 Listed for sale $575,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —

Other Specifics

3
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Garage, Space/s
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115X366X357X113
Dormer
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Not in DB
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Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $11,261

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