Northeast Fox Lake
Hiking, fishing and boating throughout Chain O' Lakes State Park
While living on or near the lakes affords a lakefront lifestyle, Chain O’ Lakes State Park is on the northern side of the neighborhood and provides even more outdoor access with over 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline. Visitors can fish, cruise the lake or engage in watersports on the water, but there’s also plenty to do on land. The park has trails stretching from 2 to 8 miles for hiking and equestrian use. Hunters can obtain an archery permit to hunt deer. Camping is also popular, with visitors setting up tents and RVs along the park. Closer to the residential portion of Northeast Fox Lake, Fox Lake Country Club first opened in 1928 and is the only public golf course in the area. Along Lake Fox’s shoreline in downtown Lake Fox, Lakefront Park has a small beach where people can sunbathe or swim in the lake. The park also contains a playground and pickleball courts. The park's band shell hosts community events
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Homes with docks and along channels throughout Northeast Fox Lake
The distance to lake access varies depending on the community, but most Northeast Fox Lake residents can access the Chain O’ Lakes from their backyards. While some properties may sit directly on the shoreline, channels snake through the communities so people can boat around the region. “Anyone living on the water has a dock,” says Realtor Dick Barr with Village Realty. “Even on the channels, there’s a good opportunity you’ll have a dock.” However, Barr does share that plenty of people live away from the water. Northeast Fox Lake’s narrow streets feature anything from midcentury modern condos and ranch-style houses to cottages built on wooden stilts and custom builds along the water. “It’s all over the place in a good way,” Barr says. “There’s a little bit of something for everyone.” Condos, townhouses and older homes typically sell between $75,000 to $350,000, but the newer and larger custom builds can sell anywhere between $600,000 and $900,000, especially if they are waterfront. “A lot of the old lots on the lake are tiny, narrow lots, so people will buy multiple lots and build a very large house there,” Barr says.
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Fireworks and summer concerts over Fox Lake
From June to August, Lakefront Park hosts Friday Night Concerts at the bandshell, where residents can bring lawn chairs and blankets or listen from the comfort of their boats. The concert series showcases a different local band each week and brings out food trucks, but people can also picnic. For the Fourth of July, fireworks shoot off over Fox Lake. On Tuesday afternoons in the summer, people can peruse fresh produce and artisan and craft goods at the Fox Lake Farmers Market at Lakefront Park.
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Lakeside Mexican and burger restaurants in downtown Fox Lake
Fox Lake’s boat culture is just as much functional as recreational. “Most of the restaurants on the lakes have docks,” Barr says. “We even have a McDonald’s in town that has a dock. When you’re finished up for the day, you dock over there for a bite.” Another dockable eatery is El Puerto Mexican Restaurant. The restaurant looks out over Nippersink Lake, where people can dine on the outdoor patio and enjoy the sunset with a margarita and tostadas. Dockers Restaurant is another lakeside destination with its docks decked out in string lights. Many people stop here to kick off their weekend with the Friday night fish fry, but Dockers also serves burgers and steaks. When on land, Whistle Stop Café serves breakfast favorites but is better known for its pies. The train-themed café’s little stained-glass window with a train on it greets visitors as they arrive, and model trains are displayed throughout the dining room. Because Northeast Fox Lake is all about lakeside living, grocery stores are a little farther away than other neighborhoods. The Jewel-Osco in Spring Grove is the closest option, about 4 miles west. About 6 miles south, there’s another Jewel-Osco and an Aldi past downtown Fox Lake.
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Bass fishing and snowboarding through Grant Community High
For kindergarten through fourth grade, students can attend Lotus Elementary School, which Niche gives a C-minus. Stanton Middle School receives a C from Niche. Grant Community High School earns a B-plus from Niche and continues the area's outdoorsy culture with clubs for bass fishing and snowboarding.
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Boating or driving to downtown from Northeast Fox Lake
While US-12 and State Park Road connect Northeast Fox Lake with the downtown area, residents can forgo driving and instead boat into town. Downtown Fox Lake and other destinations throughout the Chain O’ Lakes feature docks at popular lakeside restaurants and marinas scattered throughout the shorelines. While many residents like the Chain O’ Lakes region for its connection to nature and its privacy from more hectic cities, the nearest hospital—Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital—is about 12 miles from Northeast Fox Lake, accessible along Chapel Hill Road. When heading to the bigger cities, Fox Lake is about equidistant to Chicago, 61 miles away, and Milwaukee, 57 miles away. Residents can also choose between either city when flying. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 58 miles from Northeast Fox Lake, while Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is about 51 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mary Serle
Mary Serle
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(331) 226-1456
89 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Fox Lake
$72,000 Price
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Matt Lysien
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(224) 315-8087
524 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Fox Lake
$165,000 Price
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Luigui Corral
Luigui Corral
RE/MAX American Dream
(224) 212-1953
216 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Fox Lake
$265,000 Price
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Cheryl Black
Cheryl Black
Keller Williams North Shore West
(815) 887-8478
89 Total Sales
4 in Northeast Fox Lake
$112K - $300K Price Range
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Steven Goodman
Steven Goodman
Keller Williams Thrive
(224) 328-2871
158 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Fox Lake
$70,000 Price
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Daniel Drake
Daniel Drake
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 970-3097
170 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Fox Lake
$125,000 Price
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- 9th to 12th
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- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Thelen Family Park
Chain O' Lakes State Park
Lakefront Park
- Lake
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Gander Mountain Forest Preserve
Lake Villa Township Park
Lyle C. Thomas Memorial Park
Veteran's Park
Community Garden Green
Millenium Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northeast Fox Lake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northeast Fox Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Fox Lake, Fox Lake sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Fox Lake, Fox Lake over the last 12 months is $355,000, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$360,000
Median Sale Price
$355,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$410,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$125,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$125,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,351
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,136
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,522
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,218
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
489
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
362
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
54,232
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,850 - $2,050 per month
- West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay
- 2 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,250+ Sq Ft
- 8300 Reva Bay Ln
- Fox Lake, IL
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$2,150 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,350 Sq Ft
- 8118 Honeysuckle Ct
- Unit 2 Bed / 2 Bath- 1st Floor
- Fox Lake, IL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,597
Median Age
52
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,887
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,795
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
18.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
% Population in Labor Force
57.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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