Open: Sun 12pm-2pm
Active
$1,050,000
5beds
4,719sqft
38 N Holly Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
5beds
4,719sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1988
0.41 Acres
3 Garage spaces
$223 price/sqft
$100/mo HOA
What's special
Designer furnishingsNew garage doorsSecond-floor primary suiteLake viewsExpansive main level kitchenFully furnishedPremium window treatments
EXTENSIVELY UPDATED & DESIGNED FOR FLEXIBLE LAKE LIVING, this 4,700+ sqft Chain O'Lakes property offers a rare opportunity to own a TRUE LAKE HOME with a private boat slip, shared 1/7 ownership of the waterfront HOA lot across the street, & an exceptional collection of amenities. Designed for flexible living, the home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, including a main level ensuite & a finished basement with 2 bedrooms, full bath, full kitchen, laundry hookup, & private entrance ideal for multigenerational living or extended guests. The expansive main level kitchen is centered around an oversized island with abundant cabinetry, while multiple living areas, a vaulted dining room, heated 3-season room, & lake views create spaces for everyday living & entertaining. The second-floor primary suite offers two cedar walk-in closets, a freestanding soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity, fireplace, & panoramic views of Mineola Bay. Since 2024, the current owners have completed extensive mechanical & capital improvements, including a new second-floor HVAC system, new garage doors, & numerous additional updates. The home is also available with a nearly new 2024 Crest DLX240 tritoon, electric boat lift, golf cart, Weber grill, Brunswick pool table & table tennis table, water toys, outdoor fire pit dining set, & additional personal property available separately, allowing buyers to customize the purchase to their needs.
- --
- on Zillow |
- 2,855
- views |
- 179
- saves |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12712635
Travel times
Family Room
Kitchen
Living Room
Dining Room
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim Starwalt, ABR,CRS,CSC,GRI 224-627-7581,
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes,
Scott Straus 847-977-2374,
Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12712635
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Den, Recreation Room, Kitchen, Enclosed Porch Heated
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 638 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X22
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Den
- Level: Basement
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 462 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X21
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Basement
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 459 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X27
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Paneling, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Atrium Door(s), Lever Style Door Handles, 6 Panel Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Shades, Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Sleeping Area,Walk-Up Access,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,719 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Boat Slip, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Front of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Front of Property
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Body of water: FOX LAKE
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Water Rights, Mature Trees, Garden, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Boat Dock
- Parcel number: 05101020030000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bonnieview Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Lake Rights
- HOA fee: $100 monthly
Location
- Region: Fox Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $798,586
- Annual tax amount: $21,896
- Date on market: 7/27/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2024 | Sold | $875,000-9.2%$185/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11965840 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2024 | Contingent | $964,000$204/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11965840 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2024 | Price change | $964,000-1.5%$204/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11965840 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2024 | Price change | $979,000-2.1%$207/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11965840 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $999,900+90.3%$212/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11965840 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2023 | Sold | $525,500+14.3%$111/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11848943 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2023 | Pending sale | $459,900-6%$97/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11848943 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2023 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11838456 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Contingent | $489,000-10.9%$104/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11810409 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11810409 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11787460 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2023 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11787460 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11782411 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2023 | Price change | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11782411 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2023 | Pending sale | $549,000-8.5%$116/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11762870 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2023 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11762870 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11744595 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2023 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11744595 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11475136 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $599,900$127/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11475136 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2022 | Contingent | $599,900$127/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11475136 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2022 | Price change | $599,900-4.6%$127/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11475136 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2022 | Price change | $629,000-3.1%$133/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11475136 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $649,000-13.4%$138/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11475136 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2022 | Listing removed | $749,000$159/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11293001 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2022 | Pending sale | $749,000-7.1%$159/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11293001 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2005 | Sold | $806,500+96.7%$171/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2000 | Sold | $410,000+70.8%$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/1993 | Sold | $240,000$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,772 +27.9% | $287,409 +8% |
| 2023 | $17,019 -7.1% | $266,169 +31.9% |
| 2022 | $18,330 +13.3% | $201,828 -2.7% |
| 2021 | $16,182 +10% | $207,361 +29.3% |
| 2020 | $14,708 +4.8% | $160,424 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $14,034 -10% | $153,840 -3.8% |
| 2018 | $15,601 | $159,895 |
| 2017 | $15,601 -9.6% | $159,895 -4.9% |
| 2016 | $17,265 +0.7% | $168,161 +7.1% |
| 2015 | $17,148 +3.6% | $156,970 +0.5% |
| 2014 | $16,545 +10% | $156,176 -3.1% |
| 2012 | $15,039 +5.4% | $161,123 -5.9% |
| 2011 | $14,267 -10.1% | $171,298 -19% |
| 2010 | $15,865 +7.9% | $211,584 -2.7% |
| 2009 | $14,708 -1.1% | $217,567 -3.9% |
| 2008 | $14,865 -4.2% | $226,508 +2.9% |
| 2006 | $15,510 +6.7% | $220,125 |
| 2005 | $14,531 +8.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $13,429 +35.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $9,889 +2.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $9,622 -0.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $9,633 +3.1% | $135,419 +3.8% |
| 2000 | $9,342 | $130,417 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$7,790/mo
Principal & interest
$5415
Property taxes
$2275
HOA Fees
$100
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Climate risks
Explore flood, wildfire, and other predictive climate risk information for this property on First Street®️.
Neighborhood: 60020
Nearby schools
Stanton School
Grades 5-8 • 1 miles4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10Student Progress Rating
3/10Grant Community High School
Grades 9-12 • 1 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
College Readiness Rating
3/10Lotus School
Grades PK-4 • 2 miles4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10Student Progress Rating
4/10