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Single family home for sale at 159 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020 | MLS# 12777346 | Listing updated on 2026-10-07
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$109,900

Monthly Est:$547

  • Beds Icon3 Beds
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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon1,434sqft

159 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020

$547/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1935

  • $-- HOA

  • 9,300.06 sqft lot

  • $77/sq.ft

Description

Attention investors, rehabbers, and buyers with vision! Opportunity awaits in Fox Lake, just down the street from Nippersink Lake. This spacious home features 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the main level, plus a third bedroom and loft upstairs. Generous room sizes, a partial basement, detached 2-car garage, and large lot offer plenty of possibilities. Repairs are needed, and the plumbing does not currently hold water pressure. Priced to reflect its current condition, the property is being offered as-is, with the survey to be the buyer's responsibility. Enjoy all the recreation the Chain O' Lakes area is known for, including boating, fishing, swimming, and ice fishing. Nearby Lakefront Park offers a public beach, splash pad, and seasonal concerts, while shopping, dining, and the Metra station are just minutes away. A great opportunity to renovate, add value, and create something special!

  • Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 7, 2026 at 12:26 am
  • Listing Provided by: Kim Alden , Christy Porter DRE #475169692 | Compass (847) 306-6158
  • Source: MRED MLS-IL | MLS#: 12777346 MRED MLS-IL

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Lake County

  • City

    Fox Lake

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1935

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,434 sqft

  • Lot Size

    9,300.06 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MRED MLS

  • MLS Number

    12777346

  • MLS Status

    New

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathroom: 1

  • Loft

    Level: Second

    Area: 234.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 18X13

  • Foyer

    Level: Main

    Area: 161.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 23X7

  • Bedroom 2

    Level: Second

    Area: 120.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 10X12

  • Bedroom 3

    Level: Main

    Area: 90.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 9X10

  • Kitchen

    Level: Main

    Area: 320.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 20X16

  • Laundry

    Level: Main

    Area: 6.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 2X3

  • Living Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 176.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 11X16

  • Master Bedroom

    Level: Main

    Area: 156.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 12X13

Interior

  • Heating

    Natural Gas

  • Interior Features

    1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Cooling

    Central Air

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1935

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Construction Materials

    Masonite

  • Roof

    Asphalt

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

  • Architectural Style

    Bungalow

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Laundry Features

    In Kitchen

  • Electric

    Circuit Breakers

  • Parking Features

    Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

  • Basement

    Unfinished, Partial

Other Features

  • Community Features

    Lake

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/06/2026

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD12777346

Listed for Sale

$109,900 +111.35%

$77/sqft

08/29/2017

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD09479336

Price Decreased

$52,000 -8.77%

$36/sqft

08/29/2017

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD09479336

Sold

$57,000

$40/sqft

Getting Around 159 Forest Ave

Bike Score®

Bike Score

Somewhat Bikeable

11/100

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Car-Dependent

26/100

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