$349,000

278 Union St Crystal Lake, IL 60014

$4,144
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,880 sqft
0.4 acres
$186 / sqft
House

Property details

About 278 Union St

Spacious Tri-level on large .43 acre lot in the heart of Crystal Lake. Great curb appeal with beautifully landscaped yard and paver walkway. Enjoy the large patio and 2 deck overlooking beautiful yard. Perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. As you enter the home, you will see the spacious living room. The kitchen features oak cabinets and breakfast bar overlooking dining area and large family room. Great first floor family room with beautiful wood burning stone fireplace & views of the yard! Hardwood floors in dining and family rooms. Upper level with full bath and 3 bedrooms. Master features double closets and 2nd bedroom has sliders opening to the large deck! Lower level has large 4th bedroom, 1/2 bath and the laundry/utility room with access to yard. Also, enjoy the over sized 1 car garage and 10 x 8 storage shed (freshly painted) for storage options. All bedrooms and family room have ceiling fans. Updates: windows '14, furnace '24, water heater '24, roof, gutters and down spouts '19 and freshly painted throughout. Neutral decor throughout! Great location close to all that Crystal Lake has to offer! Enjoy great restaurants, shops, parks, library and downtown. Minutes to Metra train station. Home is ready for fast closing so you can enjoy your new home.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,880 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.43 Acres
Year built1961
MLS #12164694
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceWood Burning

Summary

  • MLS Number: 12164694
  • MLS Name: MRED
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Plaza
  • Office Phone: (815) 385-6770
  • Office Email: frontdesk@plazaservices.com
  • Listing Agent: Heidi Peterson

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tri-level home featuring a garage, brick siding, driveway, and a front yard

$349,000

278 Union St

$4,144

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 08, 2022
Home Sold
$162,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$88,161$8,117
2022$71,040$-
2021$66,182$6,391
2020$63,839$6,245
2019$61,102$6,099
2018$56,445$5,739
2017$53,174$5,739

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Husmann Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

131 W Paddock St

5

South Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

601 Golf Rd

6

North Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

500 W Woodstock St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,585. Typical income of Crystal Lake, IL residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

21%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

42%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • RockRock
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 278 Union St

This home is located at 278 Union St in Crystal Lake, IL and zip code 60014 in the Jacobsons neighborhood. This 1,880 square foot home, which was built in 1961, sits on a 0.43 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $349,000.

While more than 8 listings in Crystal Lake, IL in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 9 listings sold at asking price, and more than 15 were sold below. In January 2025 in Crystal Lake, IL there were 8.4% less homes for sale than in December. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 25 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $357,444.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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