$230,500
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

16 S Lake Ave Fox Lake, IL 60020

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,783 Sq Ft
7,248 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$129 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Central Air
  • Family Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Wonderfully maintained and updated ranch with walkout basement and large back yard. Ready to show!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Immel-Esparza

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475188755 Listed on: 06/13/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Alden

Compass License #475122036

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 7,248 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 145

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,783 Sq Ft Home
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Grant Community High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,158

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1783
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1783
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1783
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1783
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: buyer to verify measurements
  • Total Sq Ft: 1783
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1019
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 764

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • List Price: 230000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Grant Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 114

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1664
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 145
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5158
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2019
Closed on
May 3, 2019
Sold by
Hc1 Llc
Bought by
Criaigler Schmitz Ashlee A and Rivera Edgar D
Seller's Agent
Chris Cybul
Realty Management Solutions LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mariah Egelston
Century 21 Integra
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$152,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,600
1.73%
Total Days on Market
3

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.28%
Original Mortgage
$147,900
Outstanding Balance
$130,049
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$106,280

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2018
Sold by
Vela Justine L and Lakeview Loan Serving
Bought by
Hc1 Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2016
Closed on
Jul 27, 2016
Sold by
Maggioncalda Carrie M
Bought by
Vela Justine L
Seller's Agent
Shelly Nissen
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Martin Atilano
American Dream Realty Group Inc
List Price
$108,750
Sold Price
$108,750

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.01%
Original Mortgage
$102,309
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2000
Sold by
Crites Kevin L
Bought by
Maggioncalda Carrie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,072
Interest Rate
8.15%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 1994
Sold by
Schneider Gerd and Schneider Rosalie
Bought by
Crites Kevin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,715
Interest Rate
7.29%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $152,500 Chicago Title
Sheriffs Deed $58,500 Attorney
Warranty Deed $108,750 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $86,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Warranty Deed $49,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $147,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $102,309 FHA
Previous Owner $89,545 FHA
Previous Owner $85,072 FHA
Previous Owner $74,715 Assumption
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Rent $2,250 0.0% --
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $230,500 +0.2% $129 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $230,000 +50.8% $129 / Sq Ft
05/03/2019 05/03/19 Sold $152,500 +1.7% $86 / Sq Ft
04/01/2019 04/01/19 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2019 03/25/19 For Sale $149,900 +37.8% $84 / Sq Ft
07/26/2016 07/26/16 Sold $108,750 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
06/03/2016 06/03/16 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2016 05/31/16 For Sale $108,750 -- $107 / 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 $5,158 $68,182 $8,686 $59,496
2023 $4,790 $58,778 $8,183 $50,595
2022 $4,790 $52,645 $6,058 $46,587
2021 $4,253 $45,403 $5,710 $39,693
2020 $4,308 $45,231 $5,628 $39,603
2019 $4,115 $43,375 $5,397 $37,978
2018 $3,253 $40,185 $6,774 $33,411
2017 $3,157 $37,143 $6,261 $30,882
2016 $3,801 $33,970 $5,726 $28,244
2015 $3,460 $30,254 $5,343 $24,911
2014 $3,077 $26,251 $8,580 $17,671
2012 $3,247 $28,848 $8,941 $19,907
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12385030

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-10-403-019