40 Francis Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
- $550,000
- 5
- BD
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 2,538
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $550,000
- List Price
- $575,000
- Closing Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- MLS#
- 12204554
- Status
- CLOSED
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- Subtype
- Residential
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Living Area
- 2,538
- County
- McHenry
- City
- Crystal Lake
- Neighborhood
- Crystal Lake / Lakewood / Prairie Grove
- Days On Market
- 40
Property 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.
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Additional Information
- School District
- 155
- Elementary School
- North Elementary School
- Middle School
- Richard F Bernotas Middle School
- High School
- Crystal Lake Central High School
- Corporate Limits
- Crystal Lake
- Tax Year
- 2023
- Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner, Senior
- Tax Amount
- $11,261
- Frequency
- Not Applicable
- Lot Dimensions
- 115X366X357X113
- Lot Size Range
- .50-.99 Acre
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Parking Spaces
- 9
- Parking Details
- Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Side Apron, Owned, Garage
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air, Zoned
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Interior Property Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Interior Fireplaces
- 1
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 2
- Basement
- Yes
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