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$365,000 SOLD Sep 2025

Listed at $350,000

478 Porter Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Closed

3 beds (4 possible) 2 baths 1,200 sqft (assessor) Built 1953 Residential MLS #MRD12408692 8 days on market

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Suburban · 847-658-3100 · algonquinoffice@resub.com · MLS #MRD12408692 · Status: Closed

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!

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Interior features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Pantry
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Full
Laundry: Sink
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 8

Building & exterior

Style: Ranch
Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Brick
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Screens
Patio & porch: Patio
Other structures: Shed(s)
Exposure: South

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 149x82x148x75
Lot description: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
Township: Algonquin
County: McHenry

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Lake, Sidewalks

Schools

Elementary: South Elementary School (47)
Junior high: Lundahl Middle School (47)
High school: Crystal Lake Central High School (155)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $8,902 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 1906477005
PIN: 1906477005
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 8/13/2025
Sold: 9/15/2025
Sold price: $365,000

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