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The Lake-Heim — Turnkey 3-Unit Waterfront STR 27717 W Grass Lake Dr 3 Unit Apartment Building $1,067,655 CAD ($355,885 CAD/Unit) Spring Grove, IL 60081



Investment Highlights
- Turnkey 3-unit furnished STR compound — sleeps 12; two Airbnb "Guest Favorite" units
- ~131' private walk-in sand-beach frontage on ~1.1 ac — rare on the Chain
- Buildable former legal, conforming 4th-cottage site
- ~$60,423 2025 gross, +25% YoY across ~393 booked nights (~36% occupancy — upside)
- Up to 5 BR / 4 full baths (bonus room + 4th full bath)
- Grass Lake / Fox Chain O'Lakes — ~50–60 mi NW of Chicago; near Blarney Island & Chain O'Lakes State Park
Executive Summary
The Lake-Heim is a turnkey, income-producing waterfront compound on Grass Lake, part of the Fox Chain O'Lakes system roughly 50–60 miles northwest of Chicago. This is not just a rental property and not just a lake house — it is a rare combination of documented short-term-rental income, irreplaceable waterfront land, and multiple ways to own.
Seller-provided Airbnb statements show approximately $60,423 in 2025 gross income, up roughly 25% year over year, across only about 393 booked nights (~36% occupancy) — leaving a clear, quantifiable runway. Three fully furnished units (two hold Airbnb "Guest Favorite" status) sleep up to 12 and operate independently under the established "The Lake-Heim" brand.
The property sits on approximately 1.1 acres with about 131 feet of private walk-in sand-beach frontage — uncommon on the Chain — plus a private pier, covered gazebo, paver firepit patio, sand volleyball court, RV/boat storage, and canoe/kayak access. There are four full baths on the property; a bonus room (former laundry with its own full bath) takes it to up to 5 BR / 4 BA, and a former legal, conforming 4th-cottage site offers rebuild potential (subject to buyer verification and municipal approval).
A buyer can continue and optimize the STR operation, owner-occupy one unit and rent the others, hold it as a multi-generational family compound, or pursue expansion or a 1031 exchange. The asset is best evaluated on gross-revenue-multiple (~12.4×) and price-per-frontage-foot (~$5,724); an illustrative value-add path toward ~55% occupancy projects ~$45,892 NOI (~6.1% cap) at the asking price. Full offering memorandum available to qualified buyers. All information seller-provided and deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyer to verify.
Full Offering Package: https://jasoncre.com/the-lake-heim/
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Seller-provided Airbnb statements show approximately $60,423 in 2025 gross income, up roughly 25% year over year, across only about 393 booked nights (~36% occupancy) — leaving a clear, quantifiable runway. Three fully furnished units (two hold Airbnb "Guest Favorite" status) sleep up to 12 and operate independently under the established "The Lake-Heim" brand.
The property sits on approximately 1.1 acres with about 131 feet of private walk-in sand-beach frontage — uncommon on the Chain — plus a private pier, covered gazebo, paver firepit patio, sand volleyball court, RV/boat storage, and canoe/kayak access. There are four full baths on the property; a bonus room (former laundry with its own full bath) takes it to up to 5 BR / 4 BA, and a former legal, conforming 4th-cottage site offers rebuild potential (subject to buyer verification and municipal approval).
A buyer can continue and optimize the STR operation, owner-occupy one unit and rent the others, hold it as a multi-generational family compound, or pursue expansion or a 1031 exchange. The asset is best evaluated on gross-revenue-multiple (~12.4×) and price-per-frontage-foot (~$5,724); an illustrative value-add path toward ~55% occupancy projects ~$45,892 NOI (~6.1% cap) at the asking price. Full offering memorandum available to qualified buyers. All information seller-provided and deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyer to verify.
Full Offering Package: https://jasoncre.com/the-lake-heim/
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Financial Summary (Actual - 2025) Click Here to Access |
Annual (CAD) | Annual Per SF (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Income |
$99,999
|
$9.99
|
| Other Income |
-
|
-
|
| Vacancy Loss |
-
|
-
|
| Effective Gross Income |
$99,999
|
$9.99
|
| Taxes |
$99,999
|
$9.99
|
| Operating Expenses |
$99,999
|
$9.99
|
| Total Expenses |
$99,999
|
$9.99
|
| Net Operating Income |
$99,999
|
$9.99
|
Financial Summary (Actual - 2025) Click Here to Access
| Gross Rental Income (CAD) | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $99,999 |
| Annual Per SF | $9.99 |
| Other Income (CAD) | |
|---|---|
| Annual | - |
| Annual Per SF | - |
| Vacancy Loss (CAD) | |
|---|---|
| Annual | - |
| Annual Per SF | - |
| Effective Gross Income (CAD) | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $99,999 |
| Annual Per SF | $9.99 |
| Taxes (CAD) | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $99,999 |
| Annual Per SF | $9.99 |
| Operating Expenses (CAD) | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $99,999 |
| Annual Per SF | $9.99 |
| Total Expenses (CAD) | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $99,999 |
| Annual Per SF | $9.99 |
| Net Operating Income (CAD) | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $99,999 |
| Annual Per SF | $9.99 |
Property Facts
| Price | $1,067,655 CAD | Building Class | C |
| Price Per Unit | $355,885 CAD | Lot Size | 1.13 AC |
| Sale Type | Investment | Building Size | 2,760 SF |
| No. Units | 3 | No. Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Multifamily | Year Built/Renovated | 1961/2024 |
| Property Subtype | Apartment | Parking Ratio | 4.35/1,000 SF |
| Zoning | RC - Recreational Commercial | ||
| Price | $1,067,655 CAD |
| Price Per Unit | $355,885 CAD |
| Sale Type | Investment |
| No. Units | 3 |
| Property Type | Multifamily |
| Property Subtype | Apartment |
| Building Class | C |
| Lot Size | 1.13 AC |
| Building Size | 2,760 SF |
| No. Stories | 1 |
| Year Built/Renovated | 1961/2024 |
| Parking Ratio | 4.35/1,000 SF |
| Zoning | RC - Recreational Commercial |
Amenities
- Smoke Detector
Unit Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Fireplace
- Microwave
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Heating
- Bay Window
- Ceiling Fans
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Vaulted Ceiling
- High Speed Internet Access
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Range
- Tub/Shower
- Sunroom
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Wi-Fi
- Yard
- Grill
- Coffee System
- Deck
- Den
- Dining Room
- Dock
- Double Pane Windows
- Garden
- Lawn
- Linen Closet
- Mother-in-law Unit
- Pantry
- Patio
- Porch
- Smoke Free
- Vinyl Flooring
- Wet Bar
- Large Bedrooms
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
Site Amenities
- 24 Hour Access
- Private Bathroom
Unit Mix Information
| Description | No. Units | Avg. Rent/Mo | SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+1 | 1 | - | 1,500 |
| 1+1 | 3 | - | 240 - 820 |
1 1
Not walkable
10/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Somewhat bikeable
30/100
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 01-27-300-024 | Total Assessment | $266,262 CAD |
| Land Assessment | $161,096 CAD | Annual Taxes | -$1 CAD ($0.00 CAD/SF) |
| Improvements Assessment | $105,165 CAD | Tax Year | 2025 |
Property Taxes
Parcel Number
01-27-300-024
Land Assessment
$161,096 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$105,165 CAD
Total Assessment
$266,262 CAD
Annual Taxes
-$1 CAD ($0.00 CAD/SF)
Tax Year
2025
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