275 S McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

$750,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
3,760  sqft
Built in 1859

Buy one house, get one free! :) Picture the perfect homestead: historical home with vibrant vintage vibe, lushly landscaped property with room to garden and get away, and a totally rare, ONE OF A KIND guest house / coach house / etc etc -- imagine the possibilities! The ultimate work from home space; all surreptitiously set in downtoen Crystal Lake with access to all the conveniences of contemporary life, yet a world apart from the ordinary. Relish this masterful mosaic marrying the requisite modern amenities of today's discerning homeowner with the authentic ambiance of historical architecture. The heartbeat of the main home emanates from the contemporary kitchen: open and inviting with white cabinetry, stainless appliances including double oven, pendant lighting, glass subway tile, idyllic island, eat-in area and a serious chef's pantry. Artful live-edge coffee counter open to adjacent to porch|conservatory|respite room. The main level living spaces are yours to define: home office, writer's nook, formal dining, gallery space, classic drawing room or parlor. Primary suite a true retreat with vaulted ceilings, skylights, sitting space, your own kitchenette. THIS IS WHERE IT GETS REALLY WILD. Fulfilling the fantasy of homestead living is yet another 1,800sf+ structure replete with delightfully idiosyncratic details: wood plank flooring, beamed ceilings, built-in bar and desks, wood-burning stove, whimsical workshop. Gigantic great room, full kitchen, full bath, second story loft|bedroom: abundant and inspirational space for whatever you can imagine: home-based business, yoga/artist studio, in-law suite, retreat center, escape room? Pretty and private parcel located with advantages of in-town benefits: award-winning Crystal Lake schools and library, abundant shopping and dining nearby, commuter conveniences, recreational options aplenty. Pioneer your personal lifestyle!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings
Rooms:
Kitchen, Pantry, Great Room, Loft, Office, Sitting Room, Foyer, Enclosed Porch
Master Bath:
Separate Shower,Double Sink
Appliances:
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Built-In Oven, Range Hood
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Window/Wall Unit - 1, Zoned
Heating:
Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Baseboard, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 3
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Aluminum Siding,Frame, Balcony, Deck, Patio, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens, Guest House, Shed(s)
Style:
Farmhouse
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, 0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
47
County:
McHenry

Lot

Zoning:
1905306010

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Keller Williams Success Realty, Tyler Lewke

About Crystal Lake, IL

Housing

Number of Units
22,538
Median Home Value
$254,589
Median Rent
$1,133

20.18% of housing units are renter occupied.

3.80% are vacant.

Commute

Car
62.84%
Public Transportation
2.86%
Walk to Work
0.55%
Work from Home
32.79%
Other
0.69%

The median travel time to work is 21 minutes.

People

Population
60,806
Median Age
39.50
Median Household Size
2.91

Education

High School
22.40%
Associate’s Degree
9.87%
Bachelor’s Degree
26.36%
Graduate Degree
15.90%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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