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  • $295,500

    26 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020

    3beds
    3baths
    1,176sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1991
    7,749 Square Feet Lot
    $295,500 Zestimate®
    $251/sqft
    $2,802 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $295,500

    $281,000 - $310,000

    $2,802/mo

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    What's special

    WHAT AN EXCEPTIONAL HOME W/ SO MANY UPDATES ALL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF DOWNTOWN WHICH OFFERS JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING YOU CAN ASK FOR INCLUDING THE METRA TRAIN FOR THOSE CITY WORKERS AND STEPS FROM THE LAKE // AS THEY SAY THIS LOVELY HOME HAS OLD WORLD CHARM WITH ALL THE MODERN AMENITIES // EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED WITH SO MANY RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING BRAND NEW 6FT WOOD PRIVACY FENCED OUTLINING THE EXPANSIVE BACKYARD // THIS TREE LINED LOT OFFERS TONS OF PRIVACY AND SHADE // NEW ROOF // LARGE DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE W/ ROOM FOR ALL THE TOYS, AFTER ALL YOUR SECONDS FROM BOATING ON THE CHAIN O' LAKES // HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR // NEWER SS APPLIANCES // NEUTRAL COLORS // WHITE TRIM & CROWN MOLDING // ENJOY RELAXING IN YOUR FINISHED ENGLISH BASEMENT W/ NEW CARPET AND NATURAL LIGHT W/ FULL BATH // DOORWAY ARCHES // COZY FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM // UPDATED BATH W/ OVERSIZED CUSTOM WALKIN SHOWER //

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage
    Features
    • Exterior features: cedar
    Lot
    • Size: 7,749 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0509204036

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1991

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Fox Lake

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Kitchen Type: Galley, Pantry-Closet
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Rolled)
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Other Information: Commuter Train
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower
    • Basement: Finished
    • Water: Private Company
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Office
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Basement
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Contingent
    • Area Amenities: Pond/Lake
    • Style Of House: Victorian
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Age: 26-30 Years
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Deck
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Lot Dimensions: 55 X 140
    • Managing Broker (Y/N): Yes
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Laundry Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Additional Rooms: Office
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Parcel Identification Number: 05092040360000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/16/2020Sold$189,900$161/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10711513 Report a problem
    5/16/2020Pending sale$189,900$161/sqft
    Source: HomeSmart Leading Edge #10711513 Report a problem
    5/11/2020Listed for sale$189,900+21%$161/sqft
    Source: HomeSmart Leading Edge #10711513 Report a problem
    12/12/2014Sold$157,000-7.6%$134/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08753242 Report a problem
    11/6/2014Pending sale$169,900$144/sqft
    Source: Countryside Realty & Development Inc. #08753242 Report a problem
    10/16/2014Listed for sale$169,900-23.6%$144/sqft
    Source: Countryside Realty & Development Inc. #08753242 Report a problem
    5/8/2006Sold$222,500+23.6%$189/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/23/2002Sold$180,000+24.1%$153/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/12/2000Sold$145,000$123/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$5,332 +8.5%$79,031 +8%
    2023$4,915 -4%$73,190 +14.3%
    2022$5,121 +11.5%$64,008 +2.8%
    2021$4,595 +17.2%$62,290 +32.1%
    2020$3,920 +5.1%$47,153 +4.3%
    2019$3,728 +7.5%$45,218 +3.9%
    2018$3,469 $43,513 +8.2%
    2017$3,469 +7.1%$40,219 +9.3%
    2016$3,239 +17.5%$36,783 +7.2%
    2015$2,757 -16.2%$34,325 +13.9%
    2014$3,289 -10.8%$30,147 -18.2%
    2012$3,686 -0.4%$36,835 -24.4%
    2011$3,700 +8.4%$48,743 -2.8%
    2010$3,414 -12.9%$50,152 -19.6%
    2009$3,921 +0.8%$62,398 +0.2%
    2008$3,891 +23.6%$62,304 +2.9%
    2006$3,148 +2.6%$60,548
    2005$3,068 -2.3%--
    2004$3,140 -1.8%--
    2003$3,196 +3.8%--
    2002$3,078 -2.3%--
    2001$3,150 +3.1%$43,917 +3.8%
    2000$3,056 $42,295

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60020

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • High: Grant Community High School
    • District: 124

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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