$200,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

165 Forest Ave Fox Lake, IL 60020

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,587 Sq Ft
0.55 Acres

Recently Sold

$126 Per Sq Ft

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Laundry Room
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath with extra room for entertaining or guests, you will love the second kitchen, loft, and separate entrance for this home This property has beautiful views and is just one block from the lake. Large parking lot/yard space next to the house. Sold AS-IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Arroyo

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475170212 Listed on: 12/19/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Kaim

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage License #475165997

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,516

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110x91

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,587 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,516

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1587
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1587
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1167
  • Total Sq Ft: 1167
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1167
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 199900
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Site, Other
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 114

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Dimensions: 110X91
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5516
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 19, 2024
Closed on
Mar 31, 2025
Sold by
Ortner Yvonne
Bought by
Svarda Jonathan L
Seller's Agent
Maria Arroyo
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Beth Kaim
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Views
244

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.30%
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Outstanding Balance
$10,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$189,857

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2020
Sold by
Piper Robert J
Bought by
Ortner Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2000
Sold by
Giacchetti Rhodeann
Bought by
Piper Robert J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1994
Sold by
Giacchetti Rhodeann
Bought by
Giacchetti Rhodeann
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $200,000 Citywide Title
Warranty Deed $67,500 Accommodation
Warranty Deed $105,000 First American Title
Executors Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $10,000 New Conventional
Open $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $54,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $200,000 +0.1% $126 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $199,900 -0.1% $126 / Sq Ft
01/02/2025 01/02/25 Off Market $200,000 -- --
12/19/2024 12/19/24 For Sale $199,900 -- $126 / 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 $5,677 $81,345 $20,342 $61,003
2023 $5,677 $72,690 $19,163 $53,527
2022 $5,516 $66,633 $12,596 $54,037
2021 $5,003 $59,406 $11,873 $47,533
2020 $5,004 $58,533 $11,703 $46,830
2019 $4,764 $56,131 $11,223 $44,908
2018 $3,891 $45,722 $15,272 $30,450
2017 $3,703 $42,261 $14,116 $28,145
2016 $3,654 $38,651 $12,910 $25,741
2015 $3,439 $36,068 $12,047 $24,021
2014 $3,334 $32,594 $14,519 $18,075
2012 $5,212 $37,255 $15,129 $22,126
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12220651

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-03-300-225