Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,356 sqft
287 Ridge Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$195/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Honey stop the car! This SUPER CUTE ranch with great curb appeal is turn-key and move in ready! This home features 2 bedrooms and 2 full updated bathrooms, newer vinyl siding, neutral paint, white trim and doors, & newer laminate flooring throughout the main level. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances and tons of cabinets with a breakfast bar. The finished basement has a fireplace and plenty of living space, plus laundry area with room for storage. The large yard is fully fenced featuring...Honey stop the car! This SUPER CUTE ranch with great curb appeal is turn-key and move in ready! This home features 2 bedrooms and 2 full updated bathrooms, newer vinyl siding, neutral paint, white trim and doors, & newer laminate flooring throughout the main level. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances and tons of cabinets with a breakfast bar. The finished basement has a fireplace and plenty of living space, plus laundry area with room for storage. The large yard is fully fenced featuring a nice sized deck, patio area and storage shed. No neighbors behind you for extra privacy. Close to Lippold and Veterans Acre parks, downtown Crystal Lake and shopping and restaurants.

    Sold By APEX Properties

    • Listed by: Lisa Godzicki 847.638.1417 lisagodzicki@yahoo.com • RE/MAX Plaza
    Listing closed: 12/13/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12192623

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $315,000

    Avg days on market

    18

    Sale-to-list ratio

    101.4%

    Crystal Lake, IL

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    Property Information for 287 Ridge Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,790 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • Area: Crystal Lake / Lakewood / Prairie Grove
    • Subdivision: Leonard Heights
    • Township: Nunda
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1956
    • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,220 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 47
    • High School District: 47
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 47
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 5
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 768
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 768
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1356
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1536
    • Main Sq Ft: 768
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 60X137
    • Other Structures: Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Brick
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 588.0
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 180
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2024-10-21T18:26:27
    • Photos Count: 26
    • OpenHouse Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 19X16
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 15X12
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 17X12

    Property History for 287 Ridge Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 13, 2024

    Sold

    MRED #12192623

    $264,000
    Dec 9, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1547005029

    $264,000

    +12.4% / yr

    Nov 11, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #12192623

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/13/2024

    Sold

    MRED #12192623

    $264,000
    12/09/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1547005029

    $264,000

    +12.4% / yr

    11/11/2024

    Pending

    MRED #12192623

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 287 Ridge Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$13,576Additions$55,656Total$69,232
    Tax Record2024$5,931 ($494 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Total Finished SqFt768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt768 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956CountyMCHENRYAPN14-31-276-016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 287 Ridge Avenue

    This home is within Chsd 155 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    North Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Hannah Beardsley Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Prairie Ridge High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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