5 BEDROOMS | FINISHED BASEMENT | Extra Large 3-CAR HEATED GARAGE | FENCED YARD + POOL | Lovingly cared for and recently updated, this spacious home offers 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a finished basement, with room to spread out across all three levels.  Great curb appeal welcomes you from the start with beautiful landscaping, a long and wide concrete driveway for your family, oversized 3-car heated garage and covered front porch. Grab your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day while enjoying the neighborhood and giving a warm hello as neighbors pass by.  Inside, fresh paint, updated flooring (2025 & 2026) and spacious room sizes create a neutral backdrop throughout. The eat-in kitchen provides plenty of room to gather, while the family room with fireplace has been a favorite spot for time together. Upstairs, the primary suite features a newly renovated ensuite bath (2023), creating a luxurious space of its own. There are three additional spacious bedrooms along with a remodeled hall bath (2024). The finished basement adds even more flexibility with a 5th bedroom plus additional living space for guests, recreation, a home office or whatever fits your needs.  Anderson windows replaced (2023), New doors, trim, stair railing, blinds, and ceiling fans. AND then there's the backyard. Nearly a quarter-acre fenced lot gives you an above-ground pool with new heater (2026), motor (2023) and filter (2024), shed (2024), spacious patio, beautiful landscaping and plenty of lawn left to enjoy. The sellers have loved entertaining here, and it's easy to see why. From summer days around the pool to evenings on the patio, there's room for the kiddos and pets.  Location is another standout. You're 6 houses down from the neighborhood park with playground, basketball court, bike path and room to toss or kick a ball around. You'll find yourself close to Crystal Lake South High School, Main Beach, The Dole and access to a bunch of Crystal Lake Park District amenities, along with the Crystal Lake Metra station, Rau Center, downtown boutiques, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, major roads, dining and shopping, including the outdoor mall at Algonquin Commons.