ATTENTION RIVER LOVERS!!! Rare waterfront opportunity to own a open & airy 4-bedroom & 2.5-bath ranch home in the highly sought-after Prairie Ridge High School district & Prairie Grove Elementary & Jr High! Located in unincorporated Bayview Beach with lower taxes and much festivity with it's friendly neighbors and annual block party! Set on a spacious lot (5 PINs) with mature trees, the home offers water views and includes a private pier straight out your front door. Dock your boat on your private pier on the channel and enjoy convenient access to the Fox River, while the home itself is positioned high and dry SO NO FLOOD INSURANCE! The welcoming neighborhood atmosphere adds to the appeal, creating a setting that blends recreation with everyday comfort! Inside, an open floor plan with volume ceilings and expansive windows/skylights fill the home with natural light and creates seamless connection to the outdoors. Generously sized rooms provide space to relax and entertain, while the thoughtfully designed layout places the private primary suite on its own wing for added privacy. A fireplace anchors the living space and has been well maintained with a new damper installed in October 2021 along with recent chimney tuckpointing. Mechanical and system updates provide move-in-ready confidence, including a new furnace installed in December 2021, washer, dryer, and dishwasher replaced in 2022, a new water softener in 2024, and a new well & well pump in 2024. Updated plumbing, electrical systems, newer exterior improvements, and modern finishes throughout complete the package. The large she-shed/man cave was previously home to a hot tub and has electric run to it providing many options for it's use. This property delivers space to entertain, room to breathe, and the opportunity to enjoy waterfront living with top-rated schools!
| MLS # | 12731287 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Farm or Ranch |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1953 |
| Days On Site | 29 |
| Listing Provided By | Keller Williams Success Realty | Paul Dimmick |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,000 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 0.66 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Water |
| Rooms Total | 7 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Forced Air |
| Interior Features | Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Window Features | Skylight(s) |
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Lot Features | Channel Front, Water Rights |
| Construction Materials | Concrete, Wood Siding, Combination |
| Parking Features | Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Driveway, Garage |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 1.5 |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax Annual Amount | 8048 |
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | McHenry |
| City | Crystal Lake |
| Zip Code | 60014 |
| Area | Crystal Lake | Lakewood | Prairie Grove |
| School District | Prairie Ridge High School |
| Elementary School | Prairie Grove Elementary School |
| High School | Prairie Ridge High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 60014) | |
Price: $414,900 low | high Med: $397,000 sqft: 2,000 low | high Med: 2,071 $ / sqft: $207 low | high Med: $194 On site: 29 low | high Med: 15 | |
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | McHenry |
| City | Crystal Lake |
| Zip Code | 60014 |
| Area | Crystal Lake | Lakewood | Prairie Grove |
| School District | Prairie Ridge High School |
| Elementary School | Prairie Grove Elementary School |
| High School | Prairie Ridge High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 60014) | |
Price: $414,900 low | high Med: $397,000 sqft: 2,000 low | high Med: 2,071 $ / sqft: $207 low | high Med: $194 On site: 29 low | high Med: 15 | |