54 Hillcrest Ave Fox Lake, IL 60020
Estimated payment $1,080/month
Highlights
- Corner Lot
- Laundry Room
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
- Ceramic Tile Flooring
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
Calling all investors, rehabbers, and flippers - here's your next project! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with a full basement offers solid bones and a great layout ready for transformation. The spacious kitchen and family room provide an excellent foundation to reimagine the space and add value. While the home needs a complete renovation and debris removal, the potential here is undeniable. You also get a extra deep 1 car garage. Located just a short distance from the Metra station, this property is ideal for commuters. Plus, Fox Lake continues to enhance its community charm - enjoy the family-friendly lakefront park with a public beach, splash pad, and Friday night concerts, or take advantage of the walking path across the street that leads to downtown Fox Lake. Bring your vision, roll up your sleeves, and turn this property into a standout investment!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,422
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 8,233 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 104.8x97.5x84.9x1.9x150
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Interior Spaces
- 1,008 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Lotus Elementary School
- Stanton Middle School
- Grant Community High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $4,113 | $54,061 | $9,842 | $44,219 |
| 2023 | $4,113 | $46,875 | $9,272 | $37,603 |
| 2022 | $3,712 | $40,804 | $6,864 | $33,940 |
| 2021 | $2,572 | $38,462 | $6,470 | $31,992 |
| 2020 | $3,017 | $42,671 | $6,378 | $36,293 |
| 2019 | $2,852 | $40,919 | $6,116 | $34,803 |
| 2018 | $1,431 | $26,376 | $7,674 | $18,702 |
| 2017 | $1,356 | $24,379 | $7,093 | $17,286 |
| 2016 | $1,097 | $22,296 | $6,487 | $15,809 |
| 2015 | $1,122 | $20,807 | $6,054 | $14,753 |
| 2014 | $2,249 | $24,367 | $9,722 | $14,645 |
| 2012 | $2,413 | $27,090 | $10,131 | $16,959 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 11/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/06/2025 11/06/25 | For Sale | $135,000 | -- | $134 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12512038
APN: 05-10-309-030
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