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Property Description
Country Life in the City! Almost impossible to find, but here it is! Quality Built Craftsman Style home on an acre in the City Limits! A serene sanctuary where you can truly connect with nature. The grounds showcase many perennial prairie plantings. Imagine tapping your own Sugar Maple trees! Sour Cherry trees and an asparagus patch too! Very Private setting. Enter from the peaceful front porch, a perfect spot to observe the many birds. Foyer with slate flooring & coat closet. Cozy living room with wood stove fireplace & hardwood floorings open to the large dining room that overlooks a 3 season enclosed porch with skylights. The primary suite has a full bath and 2 closets. Separated from the primary by the living room are 3 additional bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor. Country kitchen overlooks the wooded back yard. Upstairs is a massive bonus room that can function as a family room, artist/craft space or an additional bedroom, if needed. A 1/2 bath, laundry area and large storage room complete the 2nd floor. The lower level has a recreation room, 5th bedroom and full bath. A large mechanical room with central vac system, primary furnace & workshop area complete the lower level. Entering the home from the backyard, there is a super functional mudroom with shoe cubbys, 2 closets, 1/2 bath and a washing station for dogs or humans! Extra deep and large 3 car garage sits perfectly on the property. Lots of parking with area for recreational vehicle. This home is a special find if you are seeking tranquility with the comforts of all the shopping and outdoor opportunities Crystal Lake has to offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 40 Francis Ave N
General
- Sold For: $550,000
- Taxes: $11,261 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12204554
Property History
- 40 Francis Ave N, Crystal Lake, IL
- Sold $550,000 on 1/17/25
- Listed $575,000 on 11/6/24
Interior
- Interior Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning Stove
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 9
- Parking Features: Side Apron
- Parking Type: Garage, Space(s)
- Parking On-Site: Yes
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Location
- Area: Crystal Lake / Lakewood / Prairie Grove
- County: McHenry
- Driving Directions: Rt. 14 to W Crystal Lake Ave. L to Francis to home. Note: Continue on Francis when road changes to gravel. Home on left at sign.
School Information
- School District: 47
- Midd School District: 47
- Elementary School: North 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: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,538
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Manufactured Home
- Model: CUSTOM
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 115 x 366 x 357 x 113
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Asphalt
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $11,261
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office
- Property ID: 1432351017
Listed by RE/MAX Plaza
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 40 Francis Ave N
School Districts:Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47, Community High School District 155
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Elementary School, Crystal Lake, IL 500 West Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Richard F Bernotas Middle School 170 North Oak Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Crystal Lake Central High School 45 West Franklin Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
40 Francis Avenue N, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (MLS# 12204554) is a Single Family property that was sold at $550,000 on January 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 40 Francis Avenue N? 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.

