**Lake Views & Incredible Potential in Fox Lake!** Fantastic opportunity to transform this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home into something special! Conveniently located near downtown Fox Lake, this property offers beautiful water views and plenty of potential for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to build equity. The home is in need of renovation and is priced to sell, presenting an excellent opportunity to bring your vision to life. The property also features a basement with an additional room and laundry hookups, offering extra space and flexibility. A new water heater is already in place, and the roof and siding appear to be in solid condition. Enjoy the appeal of a lake-view setting with convenient access to downtown Fox Lake, local restaurants, shopping, and area amenities. Whether you're looking for your next investment project or a property to make your own, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Bring your ideas and unlock the possibilities! Sold 'As-Is'.
New
$134,900
161 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
2beds
874sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
3,300 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lake viewsLake-view settingNew water heater
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Listed by:
Ryan Coler 815-354-8386,
Real 1 Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12785046
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 874 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Yes, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X100
Details
- Parcel number: 05033050010000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Sidewalks, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Fox Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,376
- Annual tax amount: $3,164
- Date on market: 10/14/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2013 | Sold | $40,000-2%$46/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08214266 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2013 | Price change | $40,800-11.1%$47/sqft |
Source: Chicago Realty Partners #08214266 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2013 | Price change | $45,900-10%$53/sqft |
Source: Chicago Realty Partners #08214266 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2012 | Listed for sale | $51,000-56.4%$58/sqft |
Source: Chicago Realty Partners #08214266 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2004 | Sold | $117,000$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,145 +7.6% | $41,524 +8% |
| 2023 | $2,922 +8.1% | $38,455 +15.5% |
| 2022 | $2,704 +10.9% | $33,302 +12.1% |
| 2021 | $2,439 +0.1% | $29,720 +16.2% |
| 2020 | $2,436 +4.7% | $25,579 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $2,327 +28.8% | $24,529 +27.2% |
| 2018 | $1,806 | $19,278 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $1,806 +3.9% | $17,819 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $1,739 +21.3% | $16,297 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $1,433 -12.2% | $15,208 +21.2% |
| 2014 | $1,632 -23.6% | $12,552 -18% |
| 2012 | $2,137 +3.8% | $15,303 -48.5% |
| 2011 | $2,059 -16% | $29,718 -21.1% |
| 2010 | $2,451 +7.7% | $37,667 -2.8% |
| 2009 | $2,276 +0.1% | $38,733 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $2,272 +25.5% | $38,675 +2.9% |
| 2006 | $1,811 +12.6% | $37,585 |
| 2005 | $1,608 +34.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,198 -6.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,281 +4.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,226 -2.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,257 +3.6% | $19,632 +3.8% |
| 2000 | $1,213 | $18,907 |
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Neighborhood: 60020
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 114
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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