$424,000 - $495,131
RENTED JUL 19, 2025

137 Forest Ave Fox Lake, IL 60020

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,200 Sq Ft
$146 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold July 20, 2023

Last sale price $420,000 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,352/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Storage Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

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. Minimum credit score of 680 required with the household income being 3X the monthly rent.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Brant Sichko

Baird & Warner License #475187138 Listed on: 07/07/2025

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Anastasiia Otiakovska

Baird & Warner License #475208313

Last Renter's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,159

Year Built

  • Built in 1991 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 103 x 119 x 88 x 65

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 7/7/25
  • Rent includes water, scavenger
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,159

Year Built

Built in 1991 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-07-07
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 3200
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 904
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3200
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3200
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2296
  • Basement Sq Ft: 904
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3200
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2296

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit
  • List Price: 3200
  • OtherStructures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Rent Includes: Water, Scavenger

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lotus School
  • High School: Grant Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Stanton School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 114

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 103 X 119 X 88 X 65

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Rende James J
Bought by
Poole Dillon and Horn Katharine
Current Estimated Value
$467,283

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,550
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2020
Sold by
Carrington Mortgage Services Llc
Bought by
Rende James J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,160
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2020
Sold by
Moreno Cristina
Bought by
Carrington Mortgage Services Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,160
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2015
Closed on
Feb 19, 2016
Sold by
Rous Kirsten A
Bought by
Moreno Fred and Moreno Cristina
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Bak
Gates and Gables Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eva Sanchez
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-11.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.38%
Original Mortgage
$181,649
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2009
Sold by
Rotan Kirsten A and Rous Kirsten A
Bought by
Rous Kirsten A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2007
Sold by
Rotan John M and Rotan Kirsten A
Bought by
Rotan Kirsten A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2000
Sold by
Hackl Thomas H and Hackl Lisa M
Bought by
Rotan John M and Tippens Kirsten A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,800
Interest Rate
8.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1996
Sold by
Bremneour Michael and Bremneour Nina
Bought by
Hackl Thomas H and Hackl Lisa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Poole Dillon $249,000 Fidelity National Title
Rende James J $128,000 Fidelity National Title
Carrington Mortgage Services Llc -- None Available
Moreno Fred $193,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Rous Kirsten A -- None Available
Rotan Kirsten A -- Cti
Rotan John M $212,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Hackl Thomas H $175,000 Imperial Land Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Poole Dillon $236,550
Previous Owner Rende James J $145,160
Previous Owner Moreno Cristina $183,027
Previous Owner Moreno Fred $181,649
Previous Owner Rotan Kirsten A $222,300
Previous Owner Rotan Kirsten A $223,000
Previous Owner Rotan John M $40,000
Previous Owner Rotan John M $199,000
Previous Owner Rotan John M $25,000
Previous Owner Rotan John M $200,000
Previous Owner Rotan John M $200,000
Previous Owner Rotan John M $208,000
Previous Owner Rotan John M $205,800
Previous Owner Hackl Thomas H $142,000
Previous Owner Hackl Thomas H $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2025 07/19/25 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
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)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12411848

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-03-307-013