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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 485 Porter Ave
General
- Price: $370,000
- Taxes: $7,423 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12740476
- Updated: 8/27/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Interior
- Basement: None
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Crystal Lake / Lakewood / Prairie Grove
- County: McHenry
- Township: Algonquin
- Driving Directions: McHenry Avenue South of Route 14 (Virginia Ave) to Porter West to Home
School Information
- School District: 47
- Elem School District: 47
- Midd School District: 47
- High School District: 155
- Elementary School: South Elementary 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
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Model: RANCH
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,490
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1952
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: RANCH
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop, Gazebo, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 70 x 144
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1952
- Tax Amount: $7,423
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1906478005
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Schools
Schools serving 485 Porter 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 | 0.2 mi |
Lundahl Middle School 560 Nash Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Crystal Lake Central High School 45 West Franklin Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 485 Porter Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,182
4%
$92,830
12%
2023
$6,908
100%
$83,024
27%
2022
-100%
$65,296
7%
2021
$5,295
—
$60,831
4%
2021
$5,295
6%
$58,677
4%
2019
$5,008
4%
$56,161
11%
2017
$4,806
-1%
$50,523
-6%
2018
$4,851
4%
$53,630
13%
2016
$4,667
2%
$47,386
7%
2015
$4,563
3%
$44,444
5%
2014
$4,417
—
$42,339
-4%
2013
$4,423
2%
$44,205
-6%
2012
$4,351
—
$47,121
—
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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485 Porter Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (MLS# 12740476) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 485 Porter Avenue is currently listed for $370,000 and was received on August 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 485 Porter 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.
