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Property Description
Charming 1 bed, 1 bath cottage on a serene wooded lot with lake rights to Silver Lake. Perfect for a first-time homebuyer who loves a little DIY and TLC, this home features a unique spiral staircase leading to the full walk-out basement, stainless steel appliances with an electric double-oven stove, granite countertops with 42" cabinets, and a brand-new well pump (2024). Enjoy the new asphalt driveway, new concrete front sidewalk, and spacious new concrete patio off the walk-out basement. A cozy retreat with solid upgrades and plenty of potential to make it your own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2728 Crystal Lake Rd
General
- Price: $155,000
- Taxes: $2,490 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12473741
- Updated: 12/5/2025
- Added to Site: 81 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Lake, Water Rights
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned, Electric Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned)
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Yes, Other
Location
- Area: Cary / Oakwood Hills / Trout Valley
- County: McHenry
- Township: Algonquin
- Subdivision: Silver Lake
- Driving Directions: Head east on Crystal Lake Ave. Road will change to Crystal Lake Rd. Home on your left.
School Information
- School District: 26
- Elem School District: 26
- Midd School District: 26
- High School District: 26
- Elementary School: Deer Path Elementary School
- Middle School: Cary Junior High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cottage
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Construction: Cedar, Plaster
- Exterior Const.: Cedar, Plaster
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 480
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1960
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2015
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.185
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 8063
- Lot Features: Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1960
- Tax Amount: $2,490
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1901127011
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Schools
Schools serving 2728 Crystal Lake Rd
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Deer Path Elementary School 2211 Crystal Lake Road, Cary, IL 60013 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Cary Jr High School 2109 Crystal Lake Road, Cary, IL 60013 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Cary-Grove Community High School 2208 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL 60013 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2728 Crystal Lake Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/29/2025
Listed
$155,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2728 Crystal Lake Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,490
4%
$42,081
12%
2023
$2,389
100%
$37,636
9%
2022
-100%
$34,453
7%
2021
$2,195
—
$32,097
4%
2021
$2,195
7%
$30,961
4%
2019
$2,060
45%
$29,634
40%
2017
$1,418
-4%
$21,166
-6%
2018
$1,472
7%
$22,468
13%
2016
$1,381
3%
$19,852
7%
2015
$1,340
-18%
$18,620
-11%
2014
$1,628
-1%
$20,884
-4%
2013
$1,638
—
$21,804
-6%
2012
$1,645
—
$23,243
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2728 Crystal Lake Road, Cary, IL 60013 (MLS# 12473741) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 2728 Crystal Lake Road is currently listed for $155,000 and was received on October 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 2728 Crystal Lake Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cary? You can browse all Cary real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

