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$365,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,200 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.5 Car Garage
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Walk to the lake from this adorable ranch home that's move-in ready with fresh paint and updates throughout! Kitchen with maple cabinets, Corian countertops, and black appliances. Main level has all hardwood floors, an updated bathroom and ceiling fans in all 3 bedrooms. Both the upstairs family room & the finished lower level family room have fireplaces with gas starters. The oversized 2-car garage has tons of extra space, perfect for a workshop and storage. Sitting on a great corner lot, it's just a few blocks from the lake/Main Beach, where you can enjoy swimming, boating and free concerts ; delight in the Sunday Farmers Market at the nearby Dole Mansion ; also, the Elementary and Middle Schools are only a few blocks away! Great location and tons of charm!

Full Property Details for 478 Porter Ave

General

  • Sold For: $365,000
  • Taxes: $8,902 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12408692
  • Added to Site: 156 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Features: Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Crystal Lake / Lakewood / Prairie Grove
  • County: McHenry
  • Driving Directions: McHenry Ave (south of Rte 14) to west on Porter Ave.

School Information

  • School District: 47
  • Midd School District: 47
  • Elementary School: South Elementary School
  • Middle School: Lundahl 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
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,200
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: Ranch

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 149 x 82 x 148 x 75
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
  • Fencing (Description): Partial

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1953
  • Tax Amount: $8,902.5
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 1906477005

Listed by RE/MAX Suburban
Sold by Baird & Warner

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Schools serving 478 Porter Ave

School Districts:Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47, Community High School District 155
NameGradesDistance
South Elementary School, Crystal Lake, IL
601 Golf Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
K-50.2 mi
Lundahl Middle School
560 Nash Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
6-80.3 mi
Crystal Lake Central High School
45 West Franklin Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
9-121 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 478 Porter Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/15/2025
Sold
$365,000
4.29%
MLS
8/13/2025
Listed
$350,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Sold by Baird & Warner

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