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Property Description
Charming cottage-style 2 BR / 1 BA single-family home in desirable Crystal Lake. Lovingly maintained 1950 residence with 809 sq ft of comfortable living space on a 6,500 sq ft lot. Two bedrooms and bonus loft space. Bright living room with wood burning fireplace, detached 2-car garage, and private yard perfect for entertaining. Lake rights include a private beach and Lippold Park is at the end of the block. Ideal entry-level purchase or investor opportunity with easy cosmetic-update potential. Located in Flood Zone X unshaded for added peace of mind. Owner occupied, showings by appointment only. Call listing agent to schedule and confirm access; please respect occupant privacy. Priced to generate interest - schedule a showing today. All offers will be reviewed.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 117 Lakewood Ave
General
- Price: $275,000
- HOA FEE: $12/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $5,001 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12639774
- Updated: 5/12/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park
Interior
- Basement: None
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Crystal Lake / Lakewood / Prairie Grove
- County: McHenry
- Township: Grafton
- Driving Directions: From the northwest side of the Chicago metro, follow the route onto local highways serving McHenry County (for example, US14 or IL31 are common corridors into Crystal Lake), then follow local streets to 117 Lakewood Ave.
School Information
- School District: 47
- Elem School District: 47
- Midd School District: 47
- High School District: 155
- Elementary School: South Elementary School
- Middle School: Richard F Bernotas Middle School
- High School: Crystal Lake Central High School
- Private School: Crystal Lake Central High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Lake Rights
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Other
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 809
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: .14
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Water Rights
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Beach Access
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $141
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $5,001
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1801205005
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Schools
Schools serving 117 Lakewood Ave
School Districts:Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47, Community High School District 155
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
South Elementary School, Crystal Lake, IL 601 Golf Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Richard F Bernotas Middle School 170 North Oak Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Crystal Lake Central High School 45 West Franklin Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 117 Lakewood Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/06/2026
Listed
$275,000
30.33%
MLS
6/08/2023
Sold
$211,000
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Public Record
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 117 Lakewood Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,001
-10%
$67,649
11%
2023
$5,540
100%
$60,770
10%
2022
-100%
$55,336
6%
2021
$4,986
—
$52,115
3%
2021
$4,986
3%
$50,725
3%
2019
$4,864
99%
$49,430
116%
2017
$2,450
5%
$22,897
10%
2016
$2,326
1%
$20,821
6%
2015
$2,313
-6%
$19,678
-19%
2018
$2,451
-15%
$24,296
1%
2014
$2,897
-16%
$24,072
-20%
2013
$3,436
9%
$29,975
-1%
2012
$3,156
—
$30,217
—
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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117 Lakewood Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (MLS# 12639774) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 117 Lakewood Avenue is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on May 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 117 Lakewood Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Crystal Lake? You can browse all Crystal Lake real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

