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!
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$365,000
478 Porter Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
4beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.27 Acres Lot
$366,200 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$2,362 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 15, 2025 at 12:39pm
Listing courtesy of:
Carol Hoefer 815-236-0034,
RE/MAX Suburban
Bought with:
Michelle Mackey
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12408692
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Sleeping Area,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 149x82x148x75
- Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1906477005
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Details
- Builder model: Ranch
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Lake, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Crystal Lake
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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