NOT LISTED FOR SALE

202 E Grand Ave Fox Lake, IL 60020

Estimated Value: $753,000 - $934,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,579 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2023

Last sale price $805,000 $225 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,804/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Boat Slip
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Docks
  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Community Lake

About This Home

As of August 2023

Welcome to this exquisite Lakefront home with panoramic views of Fox Lake. This stunning property offers a truly idyllic lakeside living experience, with its thoughtful design and luxurious features. Upon entering, you'll be captivated by the expansive family room that has a distinctive Northwoods feel, exuding warmth and comfort. Surrounded by windows, this room offers captivating views of the lake from every angle, immersing you in the natural beauty outside. The unique fireplace, perfectly situated between the family and living rooms, adds to the inviting ambiance, making it an ideal spot to enjoy fires and cozy gatherings. The highly desirable main floor master bedroom provides a private sanctuary with oversized walk in closet and shared bath. Additionally, there is a 2nd main floor bedroom ensuring both comfort and convenience for residents and guests alike. The remodeled kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting newer cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances and a stylish backsplash. The dining room is adorned with a charming bay window, allowing you to dine while gazing out at the beautiful flower beds. Its direct access to the deck makes grilling and outdoor dining a breeze, creating a perfect setting for entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. Upstairs, you'll find three additional generously sized bedrooms and another full bath, ensuring ample space for all. .The lower level of the home offers even more delights, with a third full bath, a suite for additional accommodations, a lower-level family room for relaxation, and a laundry area for convenience. The rec room is a haven for recreation, with shelves for games and patio doors that lead to your own private oasis. The attention to detail extends beyond the interior, as the meticulously landscaped yard showcases nature's splendor at its finest. Every element of the landscaping has been carefully curated, enhancing the home's exterior appeal and complementing the lakefront setting This private oasis is a dream come true, featuring multi-tier composite decking, a brick paver patio, a serene koi pond, and a tiki bar-all overlooking the sparkling lake..It's the perfect spot to unwind, entertain, and enjoy the beauty of nature. The two-car garage comes equipped with a pull-down staircase to the attic, providing additional storage space. The home is set back from the road with ample parking for family and friends. You also have easy access to the downtown farmer's market, movies, shopping and Metra. If you're interested in turn-key seller will negotiate all furnishings. You could close and start enjoying the house immediately.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Smarto

Lakes Realty Group License #471000052 Listed on: 07/22/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Exclusive Agency

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,499

Year Built

  • Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52x411x50x53x427
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a lake that is connected to a chain of lakes
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,579 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Boat Slip
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Lotus Elementary School
  • Stanton Middle School
  • Grant Community High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Brophy Farm Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,499

Year Built

Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Brophy Farm
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Partial, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 895
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 3579
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sprinkler-Lawn, Security Cameras, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Attic, Bedroom 5, Family Room, Foyer, Office, Recreation Room, Suite, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3201
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 2306
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1273
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3579
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 378
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 673
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1633
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Boat Slip, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 799000
  • Lot Features: Chain of Lakes Frontage, Lake Front, Landscaped, Water Rights, Water View, Dock, Lake Access
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Fiber Cement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 10
  • Number of Cars: 12
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: N/A
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Lake, Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 114

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.616
  • Lot Dimensions: 52X411X50X53X427
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12498.68
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

MLS Schools

  • Other Public Sch Dist: 532
  • Othr Public Sch: College Of Lake County

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2023
Closed on
Aug 8, 2023
Sold by
Bernstein Michael L and Bernstein Roxanne
Bought by
Nimesheim John D and Nirnesheim Julie F
Seller's Agent
Patricia Smarto
Lakes Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Exclusive Agency
NON MEMBER
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.75%
Views
155
Current Estimated Value
$833,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,510
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.52%
Original Mortgage
$564,375
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2023
Closed on
Jun 12, 2023
Sold by
Wellin Eric Jay and Mari Henry
Bought by
Bernstein Michael L and Bernstein Roxanne
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Karnes
All Waterfront Real Estate Plus
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Smarto
Lakes Realty Group
List Price
$730,000
Sold Price
$752,500
Premium/Discount to List
$22,500
3.08%
Views
155

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
61.89%
Original Mortgage
$564,375
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2019
Closed on
Aug 16, 2019
Sold by
Kotula Michael F and Kotula Janet M
Bought by
Wellin Eric Jay and Leigh Mari Henry
Seller's Agent
Lisa Connolly
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jason Peterie
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.24%
Original Mortgage
$227,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2014
Closed on
Nov 6, 2014
Sold by
Citro Louis J and Citro Connie L
Bought by
Kotula Michael F and Kotula Janet M
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Schnoor
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Candy Hill
Fulton Grace Realty
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-9.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.95%
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
Nimesheim John D $805,000 Chicago Title
Bernstein Michael L $752,500 Chicago Title
Wellin Eric Jay $455,000 Global American Title
Kotula Michael F $360,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bernstein Michael L $564,375
Previous Owner Wellin Eric Jay $227,000
Previous Owner Kotula Michael F $250,000
Previous Owner Kotula Michael F $250,000
Previous Owner Citro Louis J $368,000
Previous Owner Citro Louis J $62,000
Previous Owner Citro Louis J $332,000
Previous Owner Citro Louis J $150,000
Previous Owner Citro Louis J $75,000
Previous Owner Citro Louis J $150,000
Previous Owner Citro Louis J $150,000
Previous Owner Citro Louis J $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2023 08/14/23 Sold $805,000 +0.8% $225 / Sq Ft
07/25/2023 07/25/23 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2023 07/22/23 For Sale $799,000 +75.6% $223 / Sq Ft
09/11/2019 09/11/19 Sold $455,000 -3.2% $207 / Sq Ft
08/12/2019 08/12/19 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2019 08/10/19 For Sale $469,900 +30.5% $214 / Sq Ft
11/06/2014 11/06/14 Sold $360,000 -10.0% $101 / Sq Ft
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2014 10/08/14 For Sale $399,900 0.0% $112 / Sq Ft
10/01/2014 10/01/14 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2014 09/10/14 Price Changed $399,900 -5.9% $112 / Sq Ft
07/22/2014 07/22/14 Price Changed $425,000 -5.6% $119 / Sq Ft
05/15/2014 05/15/14 Price Changed $450,000 -5.3% $126 / Sq Ft
03/01/2014 03/01/14 For Sale $475,000 -- $133 / 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 $15,257 $221,161 $53,266 $167,895
2023 $15,257 $182,011 $50,180 $131,831
2022 $12,499 $143,379 $50,656 $92,723
2021 $12,098 $135,148 $47,748 $87,400
2020 $11,941 $131,375 $47,066 $84,309
2019 $11,662 $128,836 $45,134 $83,702
2018 $5,030 $120,353 $70,798 $49,555
2017 $11,330 $117,763 $65,439 $52,324
2016 $13,187 $129,222 $59,849 $69,373
2015 $13,104 $123,506 $55,850 $67,656
2014 $15,323 $128,442 $73,480 $54,962
2012 $13,953 $143,666 $76,420 $67,246
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11839189

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-10-210-014