Welcome to true waterfront living on beautiful Fox Lake! This move-in ready retreat has been freshly repainted and updated with all-new flooring throughout, creating a bright and modern feel from the moment you step inside. The inviting family room is the heart of the home, featuring soaring cathedral ceilings and a dramatic wall of windows that frame endless, panoramic views of the lake-bringing the outdoors in and flooding the space with natural light. The completely renovated kitchen is a showstopper, designed with today's trends in mind. Sleek quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, crisp white cabinetry, and a breakfast bar make it both functional and stylish, while the open flow to the dining area allows you to enjoy lake views with every meal. The main floor offers convenience with a spacious bedroom and a fully updated shared bath, thoughtfully redesigned with modern fixtures and finishes. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a second completely reimagined bath, providing plenty of room for family or guests. Step outside and you'll discover why this property is so special. The deep, private yard offers a park-like setting, while the expansive deck provides the perfect perch to soak in sweeping lake views. A charming lakefront gazebo invites you to relax or entertain, and the firepit sets the scene for cozy evenings under the stars. With a storage shed, steel seawall, and a 2+ car garage, practicality pairs seamlessly with lakeside living. This home also offers unbeatable peace of mind-not located in a flood plain and connected to public water and sewer. The location is ideal, just minutes to the Metra, local theatre, grocery stores, library, schools, and the Fox Lake lakefront park. Nothing has been overlooked-simply move in and start enjoying the Chain O' Lakes lifestyle, where boating, fishing, and year-round recreation are right outside your door! Schedule your private showing today.
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$640,000
36 N Lake Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
3beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.36 Acres Lot
$675,700 Zestimate®
$376/sqft
$3,427 Estimated rent
Home value
$675,700
$622,000 - $737,000
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Modern fixtures and finishesWaterfront livingSteel seawallCharming lakefront gazeboSpacious bedroomGenerously sized bedroomsSleek quartz countertops
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Listed by:
Stacy Volkmar (847)477-4548,
Lakes Realty Group
Bought with:
Sue Mago
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12461221
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Sitting Room, Walk In Closet, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Bathroom (Full, Shower Only)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X8
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Main Level, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 48x299x54x287
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 05102060170000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Brophy Farm
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Fox Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $376/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $389,850
- Annual tax amount: $9,974
- Date on market: 9/4/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Sold | $640,000+0.8%$376/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Contingent | $635,000$374/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $635,000+188.6%$374/sqft |
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| 3/22/2012 | Sold | $220,000-4.3%$129/sqft |
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| 12/15/2011 | Price change | $230,000-18%$135/sqft |
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| 11/16/2011 | Price change | $280,500-4.9%$165/sqft |
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| 9/16/2011 | Listed for sale | $295,000-18%$174/sqft |
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| 10/15/2010 | Listing removed | $359,900$212/sqft |
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| 7/25/2010 | Listed for sale | $359,900$212/sqft |
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| 5/29/2010 | Listing removed | $359,900$212/sqft |
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| 5/15/2010 | Listed for sale | $359,900$212/sqft |
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| 2/7/2010 | Listing removed | $359,900$212/sqft |
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| 8/29/2009 | Price change | $359,900-5.3%$212/sqft |
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| 8/15/2009 | Price change | $379,900-5%$223/sqft |
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| 8/5/2009 | Price change | $399,900-5.9%$235/sqft |
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| 7/18/2009 | Price change | $424,900-7.6%$250/sqft |
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| 6/6/2009 | Price change | $459,900-4.2%$271/sqft |
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| 5/15/2009 | Listed for sale | $479,900+28%$282/sqft |
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| 11/16/2004 | Sold | $375,000+47.1%$221/sqft |
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| 5/30/2002 | Sold | $255,000$150/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,974 +10.4% | $140,306 +8% |
| 2023 | $9,037 +1.4% | $129,937 +17.1% |
| 2022 | $8,908 +4.1% | $110,979 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $8,560 -0.9% | $103,910 +7.5% |
| 2020 | $8,635 +1.9% | $96,659 +1.5% |
| 2019 | $8,473 -5.3% | $95,225 -6.6% |
| 2018 | $8,947 | $101,981 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $8,947 -9.6% | $94,261 -4.9% |
| 2016 | $9,893 +6.1% | $99,134 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $9,320 -4.3% | $92,510 +5.6% |
| 2014 | $9,736 +10% | $87,622 -9.9% |
| 2012 | $8,854 +6.6% | $97,279 -8.2% |
| 2011 | $8,302 +9.7% | $106,005 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $7,570 +7.2% | $107,959 -3.3% |
| 2009 | $7,064 +24.2% | $111,607 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $5,690 +20.5% | $111,440 +2.9% |
| 2006 | $4,720 +0.9% | $108,300 |
| 2005 | $4,678 +4.9% | -- |
| 2004 | $4,461 +18% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,780 +3.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,643 +1.9% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,574 +4.1% | $49,367 +4.8% |
| 2000 | $3,435 | $47,115 |
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Neighborhood: 60020
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Stanton SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Grant Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Lotus SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.4 mi
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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