708 E Bayou Ct, Fox Lake, IL 60020
What's special
Have you ever dreamt of living the beach life? Imagine the sand and water right outside your back door. This lovely home sits on a premium lot overlooking Wooster Lake and the private community beach, making every day feel like a getaway. The experience begins as you enter a stunning two-story living space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a cozy fireplace. Rich new hardwood flooring flows throughout the main floor, installed within the last two years. An extended dining area provides plenty of space for large gatherings and memorable meals. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances, while sunlight streams into every corner, enhancing the incredible views of the water. Step through the patio doors to a beautiful new brick patio that wraps around to the side of the home-the perfect spot to relax before heading down to the water. Wooster Lake is a 100-acre lake ideal for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. Beyond the aesthetics, this home has been meticulously maintained with major updates all completed in 2021, including a new roof, a central humidifier, and a crawl space heater equipped with a sump pump alarm for total peace of mind. The main floor includes a versatile bedroom or multi-purpose room tucked behind elegant French doors. Upstairs, you'll find new carpeting installed within the last two years leading to a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and a large en-suite bath. The second bedroom offers fabulous lake views, and the upper level is rounded out by a generously sized loft and a convenient laundry room. This is a phenomenal opportunity to own a lakefront retreat. Schedule your showing now!
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Loft, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X19
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Humidifier
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,666 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Water Rights
Details
- Parcel number: 05233020320000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Holiday Park
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Lake Rights, Other
- HOA fee: $402 annually
Location
- Region: Fox Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,225
- Annual tax amount: $6,544
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2022 | Sold | $294,500-1.5%$177/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11485144 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $299,000+19.6%$179/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11485144 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2018 | Sold | $250,000-3.8%$150/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09855498 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2018 | Pending sale | $259,900$156/sqft |
Source: Barrington #09855498 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2018 | Price change | $259,900+4.4%$156/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Success Realty #09855498 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2018 | Listed for sale | $249,000-1.4%$149/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2003 | Sold | $252,500$152/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,507 -1% | $102,259 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $6,569 -15.1% | $94,399 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $7,741 +1.7% | $88,930 -0.6% |
| 2021 | $7,609 -1.5% | $89,497 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $7,722 +3.7% | $83,153 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $7,443 +41.2% | $79,740 +21.4% |
| 2018 | $5,271 | $65,709 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $5,271 +7.6% | $60,735 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $4,897 +28% | $55,547 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $3,827 +1.5% | $51,835 +22.8% |
| 2014 | $3,772 +5.9% | $42,218 -4% |
| 2012 | $3,561 -32.5% | $43,991 -31.3% |
| 2011 | $5,276 +3.6% | $64,068 -6.7% |
| 2010 | $5,093 -5.5% | $68,682 -14.4% |
| 2009 | $5,392 +1.1% | $80,224 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $5,334 +6.4% | $80,104 +5% |
| 2006 | $5,011 -2.1% | $76,290 |
| 2005 | $5,118 -14.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,964 +522.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $959 | -- |
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