$455,000

6121 Sands Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Active
4 beds 2.5 baths 2,288 sqft (assessor) Built 1972 Residential MLS #MRD12723240 8 days on market
Listing courtesy of Baird & Warner · 815-459-1855 · MLS #MRD12723240 · Status: Active
Welcome home to this spacious two-story residence, ideally situated on a massive 0.49-acre corner lot in one of Crystal Lake's most convenient locations, Crystal Lake Estates. Offering 2,288 square feet of living space, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home combines generous indoor and outdoor living with easy access to everything the area has to offer. The impressive exterior features a circular driveway with entrances from both Sands Road and Ronald Lane, providing convenient access and plenty of parking. The expansive backyard is a private retreat with mature trees, a tall privacy fence, and a beautiful paver patio-perfect for relaxing evenings, weekend gatherings, or outdoor entertaining. Inside, hardwood floors extend throughout the first floor, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A spacious front living room, currently used as the owners' dining room, flows seamlessly into the formal dining area, where large windows provide peaceful views of the backyard. The comfortable eat-in kitchen is designed with both function and everyday living in mind, offering abundant counter space, ample cabinetry, a pantry, and plenty of room for a kitchen table. Just steps from the kitchen is the inviting family room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace, custom built-in cabinetry, and beautiful views of the backyard. It's the perfect place to unwind with family and friends throughout the year. The first floor also includes a convenient laundry/mudroom that serves as an ideal drop zone when entering from the attached garage, a powder room, and a versatile fourth bedroom that can easily function as a private home office, guest room, or flex space. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized secondary bedrooms that share a full hallway bath, along with a spacious primary suite complete with its own private full bathroom. The unfinished basement offers endless possibilities, providing a blank canvas to create the recreation room, home theater, fitness area, workshop, or additional living space you've always envisioned. The expansive 20'x27' attached garage has plenty of room for storage and also features 240v breaker box if you would like to install an EV charging station. Location is another outstanding feature of this home. Enjoy convenient access to shopping along Northwest Highway, outdoor recreation at Three Oaks Recreation Area with its swimming, hiking, and fishing opportunities, dining and entertainment in vibrant downtown Crystal Lake, and easy commuting via the Pingree Road Metra station with service to downtown Chicago. With its spacious floor plan, exceptional lot, desirable location, and tremendous potential, this home offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy everything Crystal Lake has to offer!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Pantry
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter, Masonry
Basement
Unfinished, Partial
Laundry
Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Additional rooms
Eating Area
Total rooms
9

Building & exterior

Age
51-60 Years
Exterior
Vinyl Siding, Brick
Exterior features
Fire Pit
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Screens, Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
Doors
Storm Door(s)
Patio & porch
Patio
Other structures
Shed(s)
Exposure
East

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
100x215x100x215
Lot description
Corner Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
Township
Algonquin
County
McHenry

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Electricity
Circuit Breakers
Equipment
Water-Softener Rented, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
(47)
Junior high
(47)
High school
(155)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$7,988 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
1903204014
PIN
1903204014
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
8/6/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Eating Area12X10MainHardwood
Bedroom 213X12SecondCarpet
Bedroom 313X10SecondCarpet
Bedroom 412X9MainCarpet
Dining Room11X13MainHardwood
Family Room17X22MainHardwood
Kitchen13X12MainHardwood
Laundry12X8MainVinyl
Living Room13X18MainHardwood
Master Bedroom16X12SecondCarpet

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