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163 Lakewood Avenue

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

3 beds
2 baths
– sqft
6,534 sqft lot
1950 build
– on site

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**OH has been cancelled for Sun 1/21**This charming cottage on Crystal Lake's north shore is just what you have been waiting for! You'll fall in love with the welcoming front porch, the updated and freshly painted interior with 10ft ceilings, and the awesome fenced in backyard with a brand new patio! The white kitchen is galley style and features a NEW fridge, microwave and dishwasher, a pantry and sliding door to the back. There is a spacious primary bedroom on the main level and an updated full bath with dual sink vanity and bathtub. The living room is open to the dining room and has laminate flooring, white wood blinds, recessed lighting and a ceiling fan. There's also a great den or mudroom in the front of the house, and laundry on the main level as well! Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms, one with a convenient half bath. Brand NEW torn off roof '23, new fixtures, newer gutters, windows, water heater, and front porch, some new cedar siding and fresh exterior paint, also newly insulated crawl space. Could make for an excellent investment property or Airbnb! Awesome location across from the private neighborhood beach on Crystal Lake! Enjoy the LAKE LIFE year round!!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11955650 —

The Building

Year Built:

1950
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Architectural Style:

Bungalow
Model:

BUNGALOW
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

None
Foundation Details:

Block, Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Living Area Source:

Not Reported

Interior

Room Type:

Den
Rooms Total:

7
Interior Features:

Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
Laundry Features:

In Kitchen

Location

Directions:

Rt 176 or Rt 31 to Rt 14 to North Shore Dr to Lakewood first street past the beach area
Location:

5153
Location:

24695

The Property

Parcel Number:

1801205016
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard, Water Rights, Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

50X130
Lot Size Acres:

0.15
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

5420.74

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

Home Warranty

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Sewer-Storm
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Schools

Elementary School:

South Elementary School
Elementary School District:

47
Middle Or Junior School:

Richard F Bernotas Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

47
High School:

Crystal Lake Central High School
High School District:

155

The Community

Subdivision Name:

North Shore
Community Features:

Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee:

135
Association Fee Includes:

Lake Rights
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

1
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/23/24 Feb 23, 2024	Sold	MRED	$270,000	1.9%
1/21/24 Jan 21, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$265,000
1/16/24 Jan 16, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED	$265,000

House Sold on 2/23/2024

$270,000

Listing provided by broker:

Kelly Malina

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

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163 Lakewood Avenue

Crystal Lake, IL 60014