Stunningly unique lakefront home with 52 feet of lake frontage & western exposure on Mineola Bay on Fox Lake! Every inch of this home has been exceptionally well thought out and utilized for ease of living! Custom built in cabinetry throughout provides all the storage you could need! Home had 2nd floor added in 1995, providing master suite with gas f/p, full bath and sliders to private balcony overlooking the lake! 2005 saw more additions with expansion of first floor bedroom and front porch added. Main level features welcoming foyer, 2 bedrooms, full bath, hardwood floors in living room, which leads to lovely screened porch! Lower level provides more entertaining space with great room feel of large kitchen, eating & sitting area! Custom laundry room includes pantry with tons of cabinets. There is a also a work/utility room, with elevated floored storage area. Lower level walks out to another custom deck with built in bar area! The exterior landscaping is beautiful with a myriad of plantings! Home has newer furnace 2020, a/c 2024, h20 heater & garbage disposal 2025. Home has been freshly painted inside and out! Lakefront has steel sea wall and large level yard for additional entertaining space! This is a must see!! Conveniently located close to downtown Fox Lake, Metra & new Lakefront Park!
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$672,500
18 N Lake Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
3beds
1,929sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$701,800 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$4,611 Estimated rent
Home value
$701,800
$632,000 - $779,000
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Lakefront homeLarge level yardWestern exposureLarge kitchenFront porchSteel sea wallScreened porch
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Listed by:
Holly Blanchette 847-363-0788,
Lake Homes Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Claudia Tapia
Northwest Suburban Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12373475
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop, Walk In Closet, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Deck, Screened Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Whirlpool)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X7
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X6
Deck
- Level: Lower
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X18
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 275 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X11
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X9
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Pantry, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,929 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Back of Property
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Dimensions: 52X309X290X55
Details
- Parcel number: 05102100050000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Fox Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $402,652
- Annual tax amount: $10,323
- Date on market: 5/23/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Sold | $672,500-1.8%$349/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12373475 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2025 | Contingent | $685,000$355/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12373475 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Price change | $685,000-2.8%$355/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12373475 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $705,000$365/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12373475 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,323 +9.2% | $153,279 +14.2% |
| 2023 | $9,453 +1.3% | $134,204 +16% |
| 2022 | $9,330 +3.4% | $115,727 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $9,023 +0.4% | $108,551 +8.1% |
| 2020 | $8,990 +4.9% | $100,385 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $8,572 +1.1% | $96,265 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $8,476 | $96,956 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $8,476 -9.6% | $89,617 -4.9% |
| 2016 | $9,372 -7.3% | $94,249 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $10,106 -0.2% | $87,952 -6.9% |
| 2014 | $10,121 +10% | $94,502 -6.3% |
| 2012 | $9,204 +2.8% | $100,893 -8% |
| 2011 | $8,955 +9.7% | $109,689 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $8,162 +11.2% | $111,711 -2.7% |
| 2009 | $7,339 +2.1% | $114,869 +1% |
| 2008 | $7,189 +8.8% | $113,743 +2.9% |
| 2006 | $6,610 +5.7% | $110,537 |
| 2005 | $6,254 +0.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $6,204 +156.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,420 -48.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,678 +112.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,203 -48.2% | $56,535 +4.7% |
| 2000 | $4,254 | $54,015 |
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Neighborhood: 60020
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Stanton SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Grant Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Lotus SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lotus
- Middle: Stanton
- High: Grant Community High School
- 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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