$288,888

beds

bath

half bath

1,733

square ft

531 Lake Street

Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

Closed / MLS #12720614 / Single Family / Crystal Lake

Listing information updated 8/19/2026 at 6:03am

REHAB OPPORTUNITY! GREAT FOR RENOVATION BUYER OR INVESTOR! PRIME LOCATION NEAR BEACH! Unbeatable location meets an incredible equity-building opportunity! Sitting just minutes from beach and downtown Crystal Lake shopping, dining, and the Metra, this 1733 sq ft center-entry home boasts curb appeal with a 2.5-car garage with a loft. Bring your contractors and design ideas. The interior features a traditional layout that is ready for your ideas and updates. Roof 25+ | Hot Water Heater 1996 | Furnace unknown | Refrigerator 10+ | Microwave 5+ | Oven/range 5+ | Dishwasher 7+ | Washer/dryer 15+. Home improvement needs include new roof, full HVAC replacement, new windows, etc. Carpet throughout ready for replacement or flooring updates. This home has so much future potential. Price reflects required work. No repair credits, price reductions, or modifications will be entertained after an offer is accepted. Schedule a showing today and capitalize on the neighborhood value! The property has deferred maintenance and is being sold strictly AS-IS. MULTIPLE OFFERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. SELLERS ASK FOR HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS DUE BUT SUNDAY 8PM. DECISION WILL BE MADE BY MONDAY 12NOON. THANK YOU

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Wood Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

Unknown

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,733

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

19x17 - Main

Dining Room:

15x11 - Main

Kitchen:

16x15 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

19x11 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Dark Room:

9x7 - Basement Level

Laundry:

11x8 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,990

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60014

City:

Crystal Lake

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:

Wood Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

Unknown

Parking Type:

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

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,733

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

19x17 - Main

Dining Room:

15x11 - Main

Kitchen:

16x15 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

19x11 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Dark Room:

9x7 - Basement Level

Laundry:

11x8 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$2,990

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60014

City:

Crystal Lake

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: 847.491.1855

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