NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18 W Grand Ave Fox Lake, IL 60020

Estimated Value: $211,000 - $236,523

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,760 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 03, 2023

Last sale price $188,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,596/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Community Lake
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Trees
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2023

Welcome to the most darling home in Fox Lake! This 4 bed 1.5 bath beauty has some much to offer, including low taxes! Not only are you steps from Pistakee Lake, you will also enjoy scenic views right from your windows! Updates: New flooring, 21 newer windows, new plumbing, newer roof, fresh paint throughout, new kitchen sink & refrigerator, GutterMax Seamless & covered gutters w/transferable warranty, Stockade fence freshly stained could be easily modified to fully enclose the large backyard. Relax on the deck or cozy up by the firepit and treat yourself to the fruit from one of the two pears trees. 2 car garage with ample space in driveway for extra parking. Business or Home/Office allowed. Walking distance to Downtown Fox lake! Close to Metra, schools, shopping, restaurants and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Williamson

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475179869 Listed on: 01/20/2023

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Williamson

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475179869 Listed on: 01/20/2023

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,729

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x200
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,760 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Water Views
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Partially Carpeted
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out 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

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service

Community Details

  • Community Lake

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,729

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Age: 81-90 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Laminate Floors, Some Carpeting
  • LivingArea: 1760
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1760
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1760
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Fire Pit
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Water View, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X200
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3729.04
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2023
Closed on
Mar 2, 2023
Sold by
Becker Kimberly S and Becker Dirk V
Bought by
Valera Kenneth
Seller's Agent
Sarah Williamson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Williamson
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$188,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-0.53%
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$227,486

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,486
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$184,594
Outstanding Balance
$178,799
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$40,832

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1997
Sold by
Lescher Michael Wm
Bought by
Zicmanis Inese

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,170
Interest Rate
8.01%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1994
Sold by
Mchenry State Bank
Bought by
Lescher Michael Wm

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,250
Interest Rate
8.62%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Valera Kenneth $188,000 First American Title
Zicmanis Inese $100,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Becker Dirk V $105,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Lescher Michael Wm $62,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Valera Kenneth $184,594
Previous Owner Becker Dirk V $103,170
Previous Owner Lescher Michael Wm $71,250
Closed Valera Kenneth $6,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/03/2023 03/03/23 Sold $188,000 -0.5% $107 / Sq Ft
01/23/2023 01/23/23 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2023 01/20/23 For Sale $189,000 -- $107 / 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 $4,651 $58,235 $11,980 $46,255
2023 $3,842 $53,005 $11,286 $41,719
2022 $3,842 $42,234 $10,254 $31,980
2021 $3,729 $39,809 $9,665 $30,144
2020 $3,737 $39,240 $9,527 $29,713
2019 $3,570 $37,629 $9,136 $28,493
2018 $2,801 $29,236 $9,343 $19,893
2017 $2,739 $27,023 $8,636 $18,387
2016 $2,765 $24,714 $7,898 $16,816
2015 $2,637 $23,062 $7,370 $15,692
2014 $3,075 $27,670 $7,913 $19,757
2012 $2,783 $28,832 $8,245 $20,587
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11704498

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-09-212-014