137 Forest Ave Fox Lake, IL 60020
Estimated payment $3,284/month
Total Views
21,351
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,200
Sq Ft
$148
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Community Lake
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Deck
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
Discover this beautifully renovated Cape Cod home, fully rehabbed in 2022 with major updates including a new roof, modernized mechanicals, Bluetooth surround sound throughout the entire home, and a stylish, updated kitchen. Thoughtful recent improvements add even more value: a brand-new full basement bathroom (2025), upgraded water service and main sewer line (2024), a rear retaining wall (2024), a low maintenance "screwless" Trex deck with composite railings (2023), and a charming front picket fence (2023). Tucked among mature trees on the scenic Fox Lake peninsula, this move-in ready gem is just up the hill from the Fox Lake Metra station and the village's brand-new waterfront park. Walk down to enjoy live music at the summer concert series held at the new pavilion or join a game of pickleball at the nearby recreation complex. Conveniently located near US-12, you're only a short drive from Wilmot Mountain and less than 30 minutes from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Live the lake life in a vibrant community known for boating, fishing, and year-round recreation on the Chain O'Lakes, the largest inland waterway in Illinois. Fox Lake offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, making this an ideal place to call home
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,159
Year Built
- Built in 1991 | Remodeled in 2022
Lot Details
- 8,072 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 103 x 119 x 88 x 65
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 3,200 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Storage Room
- Laundry Room
- Breakfast Bar
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Fire Pit
Schools
- Lotus Elementary School
- Stanton Middle School
- Grant Community High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- Community Lake
Map
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Home Values in the Area
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Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,159 | $119,760 | $9,671 | $110,089 |
| 2023 | $9,159 | $104,368 | $9,111 | $95,257 |
| 2022 | $4,687 | $51,515 | $6,745 | $44,770 |
| 2021 | $6,388 | $68,193 | $6,358 | $61,835 |
| 2020 | $6,404 | $67,235 | $6,266 | $60,969 |
| 2019 | $6,354 | $66,973 | $6,010 | $60,963 |
| 2018 | $5,798 | $60,512 | $7,541 | $52,971 |
| 2017 | $5,670 | $55,931 | $6,970 | $48,961 |
| 2016 | $5,724 | $51,154 | $6,375 | $44,779 |
| 2015 | $5,459 | $47,736 | $5,949 | $41,787 |
| 2014 | $4,264 | $38,828 | $7,101 | $31,727 |
| 2012 | $7,163 | $45,975 | $7,399 | $38,576 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2025 06/23/25 | Price Changed | $475,000 | -3.0% | $148 / Sq Ft |
| 06/17/2025 06/17/25 | Price Changed | $489,900 | -2.0% | $153 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2025 06/11/25 | For Sale | $499,900 | 0.0% | $156 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2025 06/11/25 | Price Changed | $499,900 | +19.0% | $156 / Sq Ft |
| 07/20/2023 07/20/23 | Sold | $420,000 | -6.7% | $183 / Sq Ft |
| 06/20/2023 06/20/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/30/2023 05/30/23 | Price Changed | $450,000 | -5.3% | $196 / Sq Ft |
| 04/24/2023 04/24/23 | For Sale | $475,000 | +156.8% | $207 / Sq Ft |
| 02/19/2016 02/19/16 | Sold | $185,000 | -7.5% | $81 / Sq Ft |
| 12/20/2015 12/20/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/30/2015 11/30/15 | Price Changed | $199,900 | -4.8% | $87 / Sq Ft |
| 11/18/2015 11/18/15 | For Sale | $210,000 | -- | $91 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $249,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $128,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $193,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Cti | |
| Warranty Deed | $212,500 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $175,000 | Imperial Land Title Inc |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $236,550 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $145,160 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $183,027 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $181,649 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $222,300 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $223,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $40,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $199,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $208,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $205,800 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $142,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $140,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Similar Homes in the area
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12375544
APN: 05-03-307-013
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