NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 E Grand Ave Fox Lake, IL 60020

Estimated Value: $152,000 - $832,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,012 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 21, 2018

Last sale price $330,000 $110 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,334/month

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Boat Slip
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Beach
  • Second Kitchen
  • Deck

About This Home

As of March 2018

This is the property you've been waiting for! Two lakefront homes on Fox Lake - lovingly restored two story farmhouse with huge walkout basement, great room, plus in-law beach cottage also with walkout basement. Perfect for a family compound, a boater's paradise! Fantastic location, walk to downtown Fox Lake and Metra Station, just over an hour's drive to Chicago or Milwaukee, plenty of parking with gated lot plus two car garage. Both properties have been rehabbed with new kitchens, new bathrooms and new flooring. Over 3000 square feet combined, Cedar house has three bedrooms plus top floor master suite and Maple Cottage has two, both houses have central heat and air! Four full baths in all, breakfast room, den, game room, wood burning stove for chilly nights, sunset views from your own private sandy beach with boat dock, what more does your family need? This is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Cacioppo

Grand Realty Group, Inc. License #471009448 Listed on: 10/27/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Rabe

Agentcy License #475166289

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1936 | 2005

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a lake that is connected to a chain of lakes
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Water Views
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Boat Slip
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Flood Zone Lot

Community Details

  • Beach

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $3,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

1936 | 2005

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Flood Zone (Partial)
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2005
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1936
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Year Renovated: 2005

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 14
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning Stove
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, 2nd Kitchen, Den, Game Room, Great Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 28X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 19X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: 2nd Kitchen, Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Den, Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 18X10, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Great Rm, Dimensions: 30X28, On Level: Walkout Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3012
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 30X28, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Boat Slip, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North), Lake/Water
  • Acreage: 0.4

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 12
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street, Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 10
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 114

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 320 & 60 X 30
  • Lot Description: Beach, Chain of Lakes Frontage, Lake Front, Landscaped Professionally, Water View
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05102140030000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 15721.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2019
Sold by
Rabe Andrew
Bought by
Rabe Lisa R
Current Estimated Value
$447,382

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$322,591
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$124,791

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2017
Closed on
Mar 12, 2018
Sold by
Gray Stephen C and Leigh Susan A
Bought by
Rabe Andrew and Rabe Lisa R
Seller's Agent
Jim Cacioppo
Grand Realty Group, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Rabe
Agentcy
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.92%
Original Mortgage
$313,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2011
Sold by
Kling Christine and Estate Of Patricia Gray
Bought by
Gray Stephen C and Leigh Susan A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2004
Sold by
Abernathy Robert D and Abernathy Angela
Bought by
Gray John and Gray Patricia
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rabe Lisa R -- Near North Title Group
Rabe Andrew $330,000 Affinity Title Services Llc
Gray Stephen C -- Affinity Title Services Llc
Gray John $435,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rabe Lisa R $360,000
Closed Rabe Andrew $313,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/21/2018 03/21/18 Sold $330,000 -5.7% $110 / Sq Ft
01/20/2018 01/20/18 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2017 10/27/17 For Sale $350,000 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $349 $4,308 $2,157 $2,151
2023 $320 $3,978 $2,032 $1,946
2022 $320 $3,520 $1,503 $2,017
2021 $311 $3,318 $1,417 $1,901
2020 $312 $3,271 $1,397 $1,874
2019 $298 $3,137 $1,340 $1,797
2018 $486 $5,076 $1,682 $3,394
2017 $476 $4,692 $1,555 $3,137
2016 $480 $4,291 $1,422 $2,869
2015 $458 $4,004 $1,327 $2,677
2014 $553 $4,970 $2,130 $2,840
2012 $488 $5,180 $2,220 $2,960
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09788042

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-10-214-011

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