#12332230, Colleen Berg, Listing office: Berg Properties
$1,400,000 List price
691 Lake Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014
4 beds
6 full, 2 partial
9,467 sqft
1.6 acres
$148 / sqft
House
Property details
About 691 Lake Ave
This amazing estate could be YOUR new lake home! With a fast close possible, you could move into your new estate & start enjoying it this summer! The estate faces 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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s), Zoned
Size9,467 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1.55 Acres
Year built1922
ParkingAsphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
MLS #12410735
Garage5 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler, Range Hood, Water Softener, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Sauna, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Separate Dining Room, Paneling, Pantry, Workshop
- Fireplace: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 5 spaces
- Parking: Asphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Exterior: Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s), Zoned
- List Price: $1,400,000
- Price/SqFt: $147
- Annual Tax Amount: $24,264
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Trees, Garden, Views
- Directions: Rt 14 to Dole Ave which turns into Lakeshore Drive, then Lake Ave to property.
- Year Built: 1922
- Living Area: 9,467 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1.55 Acres
- MLS Number: 12410735
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Baird & Warner
- Office Phone: (847) 381-1855
- Office Email: barrington@bairdwarner.com
- Listing Agent: Susan Thiess
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2002 | Home Sold | $610,000 |
| Jul 01, 1999 | Home Sold | $495,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $279,533 | $24,264 |
| 2022 | $245,087 | $- |
| 2021 | $228,327 | $20,988 |
| 2020 | $220,244 | $20,470 |
| 2019 | $210,800 | $20,445 |
| 2018 | $208,272 | $20,531 |
| 2017 | $196,206 | $20,531 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
South Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•601 Golf Rd
6
North Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•500 W Woodstock St
4
Husmann Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•131 W Paddock St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $87,284. The most common annual income of people living in Crystal Lake, IL is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
14%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
18%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
33%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
Hiking/backpacking
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Chipotle
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Mazda
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rock
Classical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 691 Lake Ave
The listing price of 691 Lake Ave property is $1,400,000.
The property 691 Lake Ave is a house located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60014.
Active Listing: 691 Lake Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 691 Lake Ave are: South Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), North Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Husmann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lundahl Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Richard F Bernotas Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hannah Beardsley Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Crystal Lake Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Crystal Lake South High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Prairie Ridge High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $24,264 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 23, 2002 for $610,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 691 Lake Ave has 4 bedrooms and 6 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 691 Lake Ave is 9,467 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 691 Lake Ave is 1922.
This home is located at 691 Lake Ave in Crystal Lake, IL and zip code 60014 in the Country Club neighborhood. This 9,467 square foot home, which was built in 1922, sits on a 1.55 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,400,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Crystal Lake, IL there were more than 48 sold above asking price, over 19 sold below and more than 10 were sold right at the asked price. In June 2025 in Crystal Lake, IL there were 6.1% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025 median list price was $361,000 and the average listing age was 17 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.