16 E Franklin Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
OFF MARKET

16 E Franklin Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,060 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

$732,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,232/mo*
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$732,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,232/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,060 sqft
(on 0.36 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1928
Lot Size
0.36 acres
Living Area
4,060 sqft
Price/Sqft
$180
Parking
Garage

About this House

Beautifully landscaped downtown Craftsman on extra deep lot! This home has been completely renovated from top to bottom with quality craftsmanship resulting in perfection in every detail. Beautiful gourmet kitchen with maple cabinetry, stainless steal appliances, under cabinet lighting and granite counter tops. Full bathroom upstairs finished with Travertine Tiles. Large master suite with walk in closet and newly remodeled master bathroom. Larger than normal secondary bedrooms. Plantation shutters in living room and dining room. Full finished basement with wood floors throughout. Gas fireplace with stone surround. Brand new metal roof, Hardie board siding and gorgeous copper gutters. New energy efficient windows throughout home. Brand new wood composite deck and stone patio with pergola and fire pit surrounded by a 6ft wood privacy fence. Brand new 2 car garage with 16x20 shop added to the back that is on separate 200amp service, heated and fully insulated. Whole house water softener and filtration system. Home security system. New stamped concrete driveway. All doors updated to solid wood and new craftsman style trim added throughout home. Updated electrical, plumbing and HVAC throughout home.

Master Bedroom: 12x16 with en suite and walk in closet. Located on main floor

Bedroom 1: 13x14 with walk in closed and access to crawl space storage. Located on second floor

Bedroom 2: 12x13 with built in book case. Located on second floor

Bedroom 3: 12x18 with skylight and views of large backyard. Located on second floor

Bedroom 4: 12 x 13. Large walk in closet and crawl access to extra storage. Located on second floor

Bedroom 5: Located in basement with private full bathroom. Can be used as in law suite.

Overall finishes sq footage, including basement, is 4,060


Additional Info - https://www.theurbanfarmhouse.com/16efranklin
16 E Franklin Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,060 sqft single-family home built in 1928. It last sold for $435,000 on Jun 28, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $732,800, with a rent estimate of $4,757/month.

Home Details for 16 E Franklin Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementIn-law unitNumber of Rooms: 20Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, WorkshopCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalDeckExterior: Cement Concrete, MetalGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Price History for 16 E Franklin Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
06/28/2017$435,000Sold
N/A
06/27/2017$435,000PendingToActiveN/A
05/08/2017$435,000PendingN/A
05/02/2017$435,000Listed For SaleN/A
12/15/2010$307,000Sold
N/A
12/31/2009$307,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07205303
11/25/2008$329,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/24/2008$329,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/07/2005$239,000Sold
N/A
02/10/2003$250,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Crystal Lake

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$371K
$12.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$5MoM
Available listings
137
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$8,852
Assessment$411,729
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 16 E Franklin Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
90 W Franklin Ave, Crystal Lake, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$433,000
12/01/25
5
3
2,116
121 S Walkup Ave, Crystal Lake, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$375,000
07/09/26
3
2.5
1,974
56 S Caroline St, Crystal Lake, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$830,000
11/12/25
4
3
3,014
133 S Walkup Ave, Crystal Lake, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$369,900
03/30/26
4
2
2,200
84 N Walkup Ave, Crystal Lake, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$395,000
02/05/26
4
2.5
2,380
84 S Caroline St, Crystal Lake, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$376,000
12/12/25
4
2
1,776
70 Mary Lane Ct, Crystal Lake, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$380,000
07/22/26
4
2.5
2,684
159 Center St, Crystal Lake, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$500,000
10/09/25
3
3.5
2,238
124 W Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$517,500
01/15/26
4
2
2,400
170 Eastview Ave, Crystal Lake, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/01/25
4
2.5
3,222

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What Locals Say about Crystal Lake

At least 310 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 81 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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    "Holiday events such as 4th of July, Christmas, etc."
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  • Bobeyerly
    "Neighborhood get togethers are pretty frequent. Trick or treating is a lot of fun. I would recommend this area to young families. "
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  • Carmen Bulc
    "Farmers market on sundays at the dole mansion and art events. Crystal lake has many events down town and great restaurants as well. Brewing company has October fest events and three oaks has during the summer live music every weekend. Great wake boarding at the cable park in three oaks "
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    "Luckily it’s only a two minute journey from home to work for me! I live very close to route 14 and crystal lake avenue I can get anywhere in under ten minutes. "
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  • Bobbie Zamzam
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for about 8 years. I love the nature that visits. Very quiet neighborhood. "
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  • Lisa Clark
    "Great neighborhood to raise a family. I believe public transportation is available. Shopping is nearby. 3 Oaks Recreation Center and Crystal Lake Main Beach are amazing."
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  • Bobbie Zamzam
    "Commuting to downtown is easy to access since the community has two train stations, one in downtown area and one on Pingree Road. The train stations are also have shelters for in climate weather. The downtown station has many restaurants and places to eat and socialize. "
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  • Edward Nowakowski
    "Dog owners would love the many walking paths, wide open spaces in many neighborhood parks to play with their furry friends."
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  • Francisco Harper
    "Great area for jobs and the people tend to be nice. Definitely a great area for families. The schools are also great"
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  • Joey Soldan
    "Dog owners will like the area of crystal lake, friendly and peaceful. I would recommend to owning dogs in crystal lake "
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  • Nancy Morales
    "Best are to raise a family and truly be happy here. Everyone is kind and the restaurant are amazing."
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  • Trulia User
    "Taste of Crystal Lake, Movies in the Park, Cardboard Regatta. Parks and paths, the lake, close to town. Great neighbors who are willing to help! such a close-knit community."
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  • Staci B.
    "The school District is really good. We have many parks in the area and lots of activities too. There's a bike path that goes from Wi through our town all the way down south. "
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  • Firstbolter87
    "Crystal Lake is a decent area. kids still play around the neighborhoods. I have lived here for many years."
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  • Firstbolter87
    "everything is within 15min. pretty easy to get around. no taxi's or a lot of busses though. can walk to a few places."
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  • Firstbolter87
    "Everything is within 15-20 min including other towns. I feel safe when I go out. There aren't many buses or taxi's."
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  • Sjuarez0502
    "My neighborhood is awesome.!! Near to am west beach, great people, near multiple amenities, shopping and fun things "
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  • Michaelrmedow
    "People in the neighborhood are very friendly and keep their dogs on leashes. The dogs in our neighborhood are also quite friendly too. "
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  • Nancy M.
    "Best small town with a lot to offer. It's a great little town. We have safe places to go. Not so much crime at all."
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  • Ash.chantelois
    "I'm unsure of community events at this time. There are usually events in downtown at least, or in the theatre downtown."
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  • Mam D. J.
    "The respect for everyone, the people don’t interrupt you at any time, my neighborhood is so quiet and the people is nice, we can go for a walk because is near to the downtown, is the central school near here, is the police all the time near the neighborhood "
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  • Erin H.
    "Im usually working a lot so I cant make most special events unless I plan ahead of time. I do like the Halloween walk they do by IHOP and everyone is so friendly. I lovey this town and I grew up in Cary so I know a lot of people between both towns."
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  • Redytowear
    "I don’t. I work out of my home office. There is some traffic on route 14 from Fox River Grove to Crystal Lake during commute times"
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  • Ogrady200
    "It’s very dog friendly. Has dog parks. Most Dog owners are all very responsible with all aspects of having a pet."
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  • Jessica H.
    "the feeling of being safe, husmann school is amazing, parks are amazing, downtown is super cute, lots of variety when it comes to shopping"
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  • Dave
    "Great family friendly community. Lacks higher end restaurants, but lots of choices in the chain variety. Very friendly and really solid emergency services: policy, EMS, fire, etc. 1 to 1.5 hr by train to downtown Chicago."
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  • Sharon B.
    "Very nice area but the taxes here are crazy....which is why we moved to North Carolina. The lake is very nice and the schools are quite good. Traffic has become heavy around Randall Road and the housing density has definitely increased."
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  • Julia V.
    "Very dog friendly place to live. My only caveat is that sometimes dogs in their backyard facing the sidewalk bark which can be intimidating!"
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  • Dianemlemush
    "We are unincorporated with lower taxes l, friendly safe neighborhood. Fire department a block away "
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  • Erica H.
    "it's a very family safe neighborhood. teachers and schools are the best. the city takes care of itself "
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  • Jennifer Y.
    "Friendly community, tons of kids to play with! Love proximity to schools, shopping, etc. we have only lived here 3 months, but it already feels like home"
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  • Ron M.
    "Many families. A major park is very near. A nature trail is very near. The trail lead all the way to Wisconsin to the north and down to Elgin to the south. "
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    "I have lived in CL my whole life. It is a great place to live and bring up kids. Great schools parks and recreation. Shopping restaurants. The people are friendly ."
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  • Samantha P.
    "Love being by the lake. many lovely trees and plants. beautiful houses and alot of cool shops too. "
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  • M.heinz
    "Close to shopping,schools and recreation. Nice community where people care about each other. The town is well kept. Great place to raise families."
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    "It’s a nice place to raise a family. Good schools, walking trails, parks, lakes, great restaurants and shopping."
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  • Sarahmariemcmaster
    "Other dog owners are friendly in my neighborhood as long as you pick up after your dogs. They get penalized by the HOA if you don’t. The streets are lit at night for when you do walk your dogs and there is a park near by that other dogs from the neighbor walk durning the morning. A very dog friendly community. "
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    "very control neighborhoods and neighbors are will call the cops if someone is breathing the wrong way "
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