LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers far more than meets the eye! Ideally located within walking distance to Crystal Lake Beach, parks, and schools, this home welcomes you with a spacious open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and an inviting sense of style and comfort. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, a breakfast bar, custom pantry with soft-close drawers, and newer KitchenAid stove and dishwasher (2023). The family room is the perfect gathering space, showcasing a custom fireplace and vaulted ceiling. A patio door off the kitchen opens to a brick paver patio, gazebo, and beautifully fenced yard-a true gardener's dream and an ideal setting for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Numerous improvements provide peace of mind, including new windows throughout (2020), two new storm doors (2022), new front door (2023), energy-efficient furnace, air conditioner, humidifier and air cleaner (2024), and all-new interior doors (2025). The garage features an epoxy floor for a polished, durable finish. A huge detached outbuilding with electricity offers endless possibilities for a workshop, hobby space, or additional storage. With its desirable location, thoughtful updates, versatile spaces, and exceptional outdoor setting, this home is truly a must-see.
Pending
$370,000
485 Porter Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
3beds
1,490sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
10,080 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom fireplaceBeautifully fenced yardExceptional outdoor settingSpacious open floor planUpdated kitchenVaulted ceilingsBreakfast bar
- 14 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elizabeth Gollehon, ABR 847-977-0484,
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12740476
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,490 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,080 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70x144
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Gazebo, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1906478005
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Details
- Builder model: RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Crystal Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $301,074
- Annual tax amount: $7,423
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2016 | Sold | $159,000-6.4%$107/sqft |
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| 4/1/2016 | Pending sale | $169,900$114/sqft |
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| 3/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $169,900+9.7%$114/sqft |
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| 10/3/2015 | Listing removed | $154,900$104/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Barrington #08966384 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2015 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$104/sqft |
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| 7/20/2015 | Price change | $159,900-3%$107/sqft |
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| 6/27/2015 | Listed for sale | $164,900+65.2%$111/sqft |
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| 11/29/2010 | Sold | $99,800$67/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07642182 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2010 | Price change | $99,800+425.3%$67/sqft |
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| 10/18/2010 | Price change | $19,000-81%$13/sqft |
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| 9/26/2010 | Price change | $99,800-4.8%$67/sqft |
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| 9/4/2010 | Price change | $104,800-4.6%$70/sqft |
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| 8/14/2010 | Price change | $109,800-13.4%$74/sqft |
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| 7/24/2010 | Price change | $126,800-4.5%$85/sqft |
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| 7/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $132,800-26.2%$89/sqft |
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| 9/10/2004 | Sold | $180,000+15.4%$121/sqft |
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| 8/13/2001 | Sold | $156,000+16%$105/sqft |
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| 2/8/1999 | Sold | $134,500$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,423 +3.4% | $100,358 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $7,182 +4% | $92,830 +11.8% |
| 2023 | $6,908 +23% | $83,024 +27.2% |
| 2022 | $5,617 +6.1% | $65,296 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $5,295 +2.8% | $60,831 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $5,153 | $58,677 +4.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $56,161 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $4,851 +0.9% | $53,630 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $4,806 +3% | $50,523 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $4,667 | $47,386 +7.2% |
| 2013 | $4,667 | $44,205 -14.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $51,816 -6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $55,377 -9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $61,095 |
| 2008 | -- | $61,095 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $56,450 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $3,564 -5.5% | $53,824 +7% |
| 2004 | $3,773 +6.2% | $50,321 +7.5% |
| 2003 | $3,553 +5.6% | $46,832 +7% |
| 2002 | $3,364 +12.7% | $43,768 +5.7% |
| 2001 | $2,986 +4.4% | $41,392 +3.7% |
| 2000 | $2,859 | $39,915 |
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Neighborhood: 60014
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Elementary School
- High: Crystal Lake Central High School
- District: 47
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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