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$1,400,000

691 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
4 Beds8 Baths9,467 sqft230 days
691 Lake Avenue·Crystal Lake, IL 60014
4Bedrooms
8Bathrooms
9,467Sq Ft
1922Year Built
About This Home

This amazing estate could be YOUR new lake home! The estate has an unobstructed view of beautiful, spring-fed Crystal Lake which offers swimming, sandy beaches & motorized boating. The estate has full lake rights to the 4 private beaches, parks & marinas on the lake. Bring your boat & water toys! The estate includes the primary house with 5 BRs, 6.2 BAs, a coach house with a finished 2nd floor office & full bath, large indoor & outdoor pools, a sauna, & 5 car garage. It's on the largest lot in the neighborhood (1.55 acres), which has been professionally landscaped & meticulously maintained, with a waterfall & a beautiful pond with aquatic plants, multiple stone patios, 2 firepits & a big outdoor pool. This estate is made for entertaining, fun family adventures & relaxing in your own luxurious haven. The estate boasts grand entertaining spaces, resort amenities & timeless charm. Rooms in the front of the house enjoy gorgeous lake views, while rooms on the back of the house have great views of the waterfall, landscaped stream, pond & gardens, the outdoor pool, stone patios & a huge yard for family games & activities. You can entertain groups of all sizes inside the main house! Enter your new home through custom, arched double doors into the Great Rm, with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, hardwood floors & spectacular lake views. Enjoy dining in the spacious dining room, or relaxing in the very large, custom-paneled living room, also with a big fireplace. An impressive, large, first floor recreation area is an entertainer's paradise & a private, peaceful retreat for the new lucky owners of this estate. It includes a large, slate-topped bar that seats 8 comfortably, 2 wine refrigerators, bar sink, plenty of bar cabinetry & a large sitting area overlooking the beautiful backyard. Completing this recreation paradise is a 24' long indoor pool & a sauna. The Family Room adds more entertaining & relaxing space, with a powder room, a fun circular staircase to the 2nd floor, and great views of the backyard. The Family Room opens to the Kitchen, with an arched pass-through & snack bar, generous Eating Area & walk-in Pantry. The Kitchen features a breakfast bar that seats 4, an island with gas cooktop, large double sinks plus a bar sink, a built-in planning desk & stainless appliances. The 2nd floor includes an amazing Primary Bedroom Suite, complete with a large sitting area looking out over the lake & an impressive Primary Spa Bathroom. The Bathroom features an over-sized, glass, step-in shower with an octopus overhead shower, 8 on-wall shower heads, a hand-held shower & 2 shower seats. The Spa Bath also includes a soaking tub, closeted commode, built-in armoire & 2 separate sinks, one of which is in a big walk-in closet with a sit-down vanity & California Closet organizers. The 2nd floor also includes 2 more very generously sized bedrooms & a beautiful office/library with walls of built-in bookcases and a period mantle surrounding a decorative fireplace. Create a cozy ambience in this room with some candles in the fireplace! If you & your family enjoy watching movies, you will love the big media room! It has an en-suite full bath, a walk-in closet with CA Closet organizers & even a popcorn machine! This room includes a full projection system, surround sound & large on-wall screen. The 3rd floor boasts a very large Bonus Room, perfect for games, homework, billiards or quiet time. The Bonus Room is adjacent to a large BR with a full BA, walk-in closet & lots of storage. The finished basement features a large BR, full BA, big exercise room & huge laundry room with space for crafts, etc. This estate is in an ideal location facing Crystal Lake (nothing can be built in front of it), is a few blocks from Crystal Lake Country Club & a short walk to South elementary school. It offers easy access to downtown Crystal Lake & the Metra train. Don't wait! See it today!

MLS# 12410735Listed July 12, 2025ResidentialTraditional
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms8
Full Baths6
Half Baths2
Total Rooms17

Size & Structure

Living Area9,467 sqft
Garage Spaces5
Fireplaces2
Year Built1922
Lot Size1.550 acres

Location

CountyMcHenry
TownshipAlgonquin
Zip Code60014

Financial

List Price$1,400,000
Price / Sq Ft$148
Annual Taxes (2024)$27,645
Monthly Tax Est.$2,304
Parcel #1906329009
Interior Features

Appliances

Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Wine RefrigeratorRange HoodWater Softener OwnedGas CooktopHumidifier

Flooring

HardwoodCarpet

Heating

Natural GasForced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+Zoned

Cooling

Central AirWindow Unit(s)Zoned

Basement

FinishedRec/Family AreaSleeping AreaStorage SpaceDaylightFull

Laundry

In UnitLaundry ChuteSink

Fireplace

Wood BurningAttached Fireplace Doors/ScreenGas LogGas Starter
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Shake Siding

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Outdoor GrillFire Pit

Patio & Porch

DeckPatio

Lot Features

Irregular LotLandscapedWoodedMature TreesGardenViews
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Well

Electric

Service - 400 Amp or Greater

Parking

AsphaltBrick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkLakeWater RightsCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
South Elementary School
District: 47
Middle School
Richard F Bernotas Middle School
District: 47
High School
Crystal Lake Central High School
District: 155
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$27,645
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$2,304
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$148
per square foot
Property Location

691 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 — McHenry County

$1,400,000
$148 / sqft
691 Lake Avenue
4 bd8 ba9,467 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
230 days on market
5-car garage
2 fireplaces
1.550 acres
$27,645/yr taxes
$9,661
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$7,358/mo
Property Tax
$2,304/mo
$1,400,000
20% — $280,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,120,000
Down Payment
$280,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Baird & Warner
Agent: Susan Thiess
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