$543,000

beds

baths

2,649

square ft

265 Sunset Drive

Lakewood, Illinois 60014

Closed / MLS #12495811 / Single Family / Lakewood

Listing information updated 2/11/2026 at 6:03am

HUGE PRICE CORRECTION!!! HONEY STOP THE CAR!! SO NEAR THE LAKE!! IN THE VERY SOUGHT AFTER GATES OF LAKEWOOD (Gate 21 close to the lake) ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LAKE STREET WHERE THE HOMES ALMOST NEVER COME ON THE MARKET is where you will find this incredible CUSTOM BUILT home. Enjoy the lake view, and a very short distance (a few feet) to private sandy beach w/volley ball court, pier for sitting, fishing, or swimming, also a place to leave your canoe or kayak. It is not just a home it is a life style like no other. Enjoy all the summer and winter sports, as well as being part of the walk around the lake path used by so many. This custom home has soaring ceilings, beautiful designer windows (Pella, some casement), 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths (2 with whirlpool tubs/separate shower and lots of ceramic tile) , finished loft above primary bedroom, first floor bedroom and full bath, walk-in closets, stainless steel appliances, huge art studio or recreation room. Fantastic landscaping, storage shed, newly redone driveway, newer roof, recently stained entire home (3 years ago), very well maintained by meticulous original owner. SELLER OWNS THE ADJACENT BUILDABE LOT, AND WILL CONSIDER SELLING THE LOT TO THE BUYER OF THE HOME. Take a look at this rare treasure in the GATES OF LAKEWOO SO CLOSE TO THE WATER.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,649

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.3

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Pantry

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17x15 - Main

Dining Room:

13x12 - Main

Kitchen:

19x13 - Main

Family Room:

18x16 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

20x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

22x17 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x11 - Main

Loft:

16x16 - Third Level

Recreation Room:

20x13 - Second Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$8,297

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$200 / year

Location

Zip Code:

60014

City:

Lakewood

County:

Mchenry

Schools

School District(s):

47, 155

Elementary School:

South Elementary School

Middle School:

Richard F Bernotas Middle School

High School:

Crystal Lake Central High School

Exterior Type:

Cedar

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,649

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.3

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Pantry

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17x15 - Main

Dining Room:

13x12 - Main

Kitchen:

19x13 - Main

Family Room:

18x16 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

20x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

22x17 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x11 - Main

Loft:

16x16 - Third Level

Recreation Room:

20x13 - Second Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$8,297

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$200 / year

Zip Code:

60014

City:

Lakewood

County:

Mchenry

School District(s):

47, 155

Elementary School:

South Elementary School

Middle School:

Richard F Bernotas Middle School

High School:

Crystal Lake Central High School

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 815.459.1855

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