Beautiful lovingly maintained vintage bungalow with all of the great features that are so sought after in this style of home: 9-foot ceilings, open flow layout, hardwood floors, solid wood doors and trim throughout, inviting front and back porches, and many beautiful built-ins. Enter through the front porch into a welcoming foyer with plenty of room for a bench or even a desk! Hang your coat in the convenient cedar-lined closet. Enjoy the cozy living room fireplace which features Craftsman-style inset tile and is flanked by built-in book cases and stained glass windows, this charming house has so much to offer! The hall bath was remodeled with subway tile, a frameless glass shower and a towel warmer. The spacious main bedroom features a roomy closet with built-in organizers. The sunny kitchen has lots of storage, maple floors and is just so adorable! Plenty of room in the large, dry unfinished basement with a 1/2 bath--the plumbing is there ready for a nice remodel and possibly expand it to a full bath. Basement also has room to add a bedroom, an office, a workout room--bring your ideas! Nice patio area and yard with mature landscaping. Washer & Dryer are elevated for easier access. Located on a tree-lined street close to the train, 1 block from Veteran's Acres and near all of the downtown restaurants and shops plus easy access to Route 176, Route 31 and Route 14. The roof was done in 2018, boiler was replaced in 2019, 5 inches of additional insulation was added to the attic in the Winter of 2023, 2-car garage, enclosed garden area and shed, too! THIS IS AN ESTATE AND WILL BE SOLD AS-IS. **Small thin transmitter is on the kitchen counter and is for the right side garage door to open--please do not try to force the doors open manually, thank you!**
Closed
$272,500
227 Illinois St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
2beds
1,092sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.25 Acres Lot
$312,700 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$1,979 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 16, 2024 at 02:32pm
Listing courtesy of:
Maureen Fiedler 815-382-3905,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with:
Timothy Billimack
Blue Chip Commercial Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12207034

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,092
- Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Open
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage (Transmitter(s)), Driveway (Asphalt)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 X 169
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1433303006
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Details
- Builder model: BUNGALOW
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Crystal Lake
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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