For sale

$347,000

Est. $2,534/mo —

•

1,880

sq ft

278 Union St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

About this home

If 278 Union Avenue has been quietly on your wish list, consider this your sign: this four-bedroom Crystal Lake home, steps from the Metra and downtown, has a brand-new price. This tri-level home sits on a 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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

$185Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jennifer Haug • Compass

Listing updated: Oct 26, 2026 at 07:59pm

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12780003

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Wonderful curb appeal draws you into this tri-level home that features a large backyard, bi-level deck and large stone wood burning fireplace.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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$2,534 per month

Principal and interest$1,917

Property taxes

$483

HOA dues

Home insurance

$133

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Husmann Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Richard F Bernotas Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

Crystal Lake Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Downtown Crystal

Lake

Downtown Crystal Lake, located between Crystal Lake and the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line tracks, is a walkable and historic Crystal Lake neighborhood with a classic Main Street grid and a lakefront backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of Williams Street and Crystal Lake Avenue, where independent cafes, boutiques, and sidewalk patios cluster near the station. Signature anchors include the Raue Center For The Arts, Crystal Lake Brewing, and the Crystal Lake Farmers Market. Brick storefronts and restored facades set an early-20th-century tone, while pocket parks and the lake path add open-air breaks between errands. Commuter rail and a compact street network keep daily routines on foot, with seasonal festivals bringing extra energy to the sidewalks.

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Offer insights

278 Union St · $347,000

Strong offer

$347K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $347K+ is a strong offer

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 0% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $399,000. (15% higher than this home)

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
One fireplace in the family room
Partially finished basement

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: 3 on the second level and 1 on the lower level

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom
Basement bathroom

Flooring
Hardwood in the living room, dining room, and family room
Carpet in the bedrooms
Ceramic tile in the kitchen
Other flooring in the laundry area

Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 278 Union St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 23, 2025

Sold

$330,000

$176/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12164694

May 29, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$329,900

$175/sq ft

Mar 26, 2025

Pending

—

Mar 7, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jan 22, 2025

Relisted (Active)

—

Jan 12, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Sep 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

$349,000

$186/sq ft

+30

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.

Public Records

Sep 8, 2022

Sold

$162,000

$86/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,800 (−5.1%)

$27,213 + $79,354

$106,567

2024

$6,109 (−24.7%)

$25,172 + $73,401

$98,573

2023

$8,117 (+20.6%)

$22,513 + $65,648

$88,161

2022

$6,729 (+5.3%)

$19,523 + $51,517

$71,040

2021

$6,392 (+2.3%)

$18,188 + $47,994

$66,182

2020

$6,245 (+2.4%)

$17,544 + $46,295

$63,839

2019

$6,100 (+6.1%)

$16,792 + $44,310

$61,102

2018

$5,749 (+0.2%)

$15,512 + $40,933

$56,445

2017

$5,740 (+2.1%)

$15,512 + $40,933

$56,445

2016

$5,624 (+1.3%)

$14,613 + $38,561

$53,174

2015

$5,551 (+3.1%)

$13,706 + $36,167

$49,873

2013

$5,385 (+3.0%)

$12,786 + $33,739

$46,525

2012

$5,229 (−14.0%)

$13,630 + $35,965

$49,595

2011

$6,084 (+11.9%)

$14,988 + $51,372

$66,360

2010

$5,436 (+2.6%)

$16,018 + $54,902

$70,920

2008

$5,301 (+5.1%)

$16,018 + $62,225

$78,243

2007

$5,043

$15,576 + $60,507

$76,083

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.43 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,880

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,880

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

McHenry County

APN

19-05-306-014

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Crystal Lake, IL • 60014

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Apr

May

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Sep

Oct

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Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Crystal Lake. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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5.7 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 278 Union St

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