Last Sold Price
3 beds820 sqft$218/sqft
288 Ridge Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Description

HERE IT IS, The one you've been waiting for! A fabulous ranch with a full finished lower level and a 3+car garage that is insulated and heated for year round projects (no more excuses due to weather)~ The main level living offers 3 bedrooms, living/dining room and kitchen~ Enjoy your Kitchen while over looking your private fenced backyard. Direct yard access from the kitchen sets the tone for fabulous family gatherings or intimate sunset viewings. The HUGE garage is the answer for the car enthusiast...HERE IT IS, The one you've been waiting for! A fabulous ranch with a full finished lower level and a 3+car garage that is insulated and heated for year round projects (no more excuses due to weather)~ The main level living offers 3 bedrooms, living/dining room and kitchen~ Enjoy your Kitchen while over looking your private fenced backyard. Direct yard access from the kitchen sets the tone for fabulous family gatherings or intimate sunset viewings. The HUGE garage is the answer for the car enthusiast or workshop warrior! Natural light is abundant throughout the home with the sunrise gleaming through your living room area and breathtaking sunsets out the kitchen. Your full finished lower level offers the perfect family room, home office and separate large laundry area (can easily be a second kitchen and currently has plenty of counter space) which makes this home absolutely perfect! ~ A lot of home with low taxes, excellent schools and plenty of shopping. Close to the historic downtown and conservation areas ~ great opportunity for the first time home buyer or the down sizer~Located on a quiet tree lined street~upgrades include, 2019 New siding and exterior/interior paint, Roofs on Main Home and Garage,~ within last 5 years- vinyl windows, refrigerator, stove, dish washer, microwave, chest freezer, washer and dryer. Welcome home!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/30/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Suzanne Kotomski • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
    P: (815) 236-1674 designersuz@yahoo.com

Sold By Keller Williams North Shore West

Property Details for 288 Ridge Avenue

Status
MLS #
10559196
Days on Market
52
Taxes
$4,297 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1 Story
Year Built
1953
Lot Size
0.20 AC / 8,698 SF
Area
Crystal Lake / Lakewood / Prairie Grove
Subdivision
Leonard Heights
Township
Nunda
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Num Of Cars
7.5
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$200,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

Crystal Lake, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 288 Ridge Avenue

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,698 SF

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Property Information for 288 Ridge Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 47
  • High School District: 155
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 47
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 3453
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Sq Ft: 820
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Office
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 820
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1640
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1640
  • Main Sq Ft: 820
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 145
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 820.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2019-10-23T16:34:54
  • Photos Count: 27
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 Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Size: 12X11
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: None
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 11X11
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: None
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 11X10
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: None
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Family Room Size: 17X11
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Flooring: Stone
  • Kitchen Size: 11X10
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Size: 9X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Living Room Size: 18X14
  • Living Room Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 10X9
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
Office Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Office

Property History for 288 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #662880073

$179,000

0.0% / yr

Jan 30, 2020

Sold

MRED #10559196

$179,000
Dec 17, 2019

Pending

MRED #10559196

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #662880073

$179,000

0.0% / yr

01/30/2020

Sold

MRED #10559196

$179,000
12/17/2019

Pending

MRED #10559196

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

Public Records for 288 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$15,972Additions$54,126Total$70,098
Tax Record2024$5,320 ($443 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt816 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953CountyMCHENRYAPN14-31-253-038Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 288 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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