Crystal Lake, IL 60014 691 Lake Avenue
$1,400,000



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Presented By: Baird & Warner
Home Details
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.
Presented By: Baird & Warner
Interior Features for 691 Lake Avenue
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible5
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths2
Total Baths8
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceOther
BasementFinished, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Storage Space, Daylight, Full
Below Grade Finished Area1508
Fireplace FeaturesWood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
FlooringHardwood, Carpet
Interior AmenitiesSauna, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Separate Dining Room, Paneling, Pantry, Workshop
Laundry FeaturesIn Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
Total Fireplaces2
Other Rooms
Room TypeBedroom 5, Media Room, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Sitting Room, Bonus Room, Great Room, Eating Area, Storage
General for 691 Lake Avenue
Additional Parcels Description1906329011
Additional Parcels Y/NYes
AppliancesDouble Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
Architectural StyleTraditional
Assoc Fee Paid PerNot Applicable
Association Fee IncludesNone
CityCrystal Lake
Community FeaturesPark, Lake, Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction MaterialsShake Siding
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s), Zoned
CountyMcHenry
DirectionsRt 14 to Dole Ave which turns into Lakeshore Drive, then Lake Ave to property.
ElectricService - 400 Amp or Greater
Elementary SchoolSouth Elementary School
Elementary School District47
Full Baths6
Garage Spaces5
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
High SchoolCrystal Lake Central High School
High School District155
MLS AreaCrystal Lake / Lakewood / Prairie Grove
Middle/Junior High SchoolRichard F Bernotas Middle School
Middle/Junior School District47
ModificationTimestamp2025-07-26T08:41:01.663Z
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresWorkshop, Guest House, Storage
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionClosing
Property TypeResidential
Property TypeDetached Single
RoofAsphalt
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Tax Annual Amount27645
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms17
TownshipAlgonquin
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1922
Exterior for 691 Lake Avenue
Door FeaturesStorm Door(s), Sliding Glass Door(s)
Exterior AmenitiesOutdoor Grill, Fire Pit
Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions103 X 110 X 95 X 167 X 98 X 138 X 115 X 130 X 177 X 121
Lot FeaturesIrregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Garden, Views
Lot Size Acres1.55
ModelCUSTOM LUXURY HOME
Other EquipmentWater-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Parking FeaturesAsphalt, Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Total Parking5
Water SourceWell
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
Crystal Lake Central High School
Middle School
Richard F Bernotas Middle School
Elementary School
South Elementary School
