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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 874 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 hours ago
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**Lake Views & Incredible Potential in Fox Lake!** Fantastic opportunity to transform this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home into something special! Conveniently located near downtown Fox Lake, this property offers beautiful water views and plenty of potential for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to build equity. The home is in need of renovation and is priced to sell, presenting an excellent opportunity to bring your vision to life. The property also features a basement with an additional room and laundry hookups, offering extra space and flexibility. A new water heater is already in place, and the roof and siding appear to be in solid condition. Enjoy the appeal of a lake-view setting with convenient access to downtown Fox Lake, local restaurants, shopping, and area amenities. Whether you're looking for your next investment project or a property to make your own, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Bring your ideas and unlock the possibilities! Sold 'As-Is'.

Full Property Details for 161 Forest Ave

General

  • Price: $134,900
  • Taxes: $3,164 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12785046
  • Updated: Today (10/14/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Lake, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Yes, Owned

Location

  • Area: Fox Lake
  • County: Lake
  • Township: Grant
  • Driving Directions: Grand and 59 W to Forest N to Address

School Information

  • School District: 114
  • Elem School District: 114
  • Midd School District: 114
  • High School District: 114

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Square Feet: 874
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 33 x 100

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1948
  • Tax Amount: $3,164
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 5033050010000

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Schools serving 161 Forest Ave

School Districts:Fox Lake Grade School District 114, Grant Community High School District 124
NameGradesDistance
Stanton School
101 Hawthorne Lane, Fox Lake, IL 60020
5-81.4 mi
Lotus School
29067 W Grass Lake Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081
PK-41.6 mi
Grant Community High School
285 East Grand Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020
9-121.2 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Tax History for 161 Forest Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,145
8%
$41,524
8%
2024
$2,922
8%
$38,455
15%
2023
$2,704
11%
$33,302
12%
2022
$2,439
—
$29,720
14%
2021
$2,436
5%
$26,038
2%
2020
$2,327
—
$25,579
4%
2019
$2,327
23%
$24,529
27%
2018
$1,888
5%
$19,278
8%
2017
$1,806
-1%
$17,819
9%
2016
$1,824
5%
$16,297
7%
2015
$1,739
21%
$15,208
—
2014
$1,433
-12%
$15,208
21%
2013
$1,632
-24%
$12,552
-55%
2012
$2,137
—
$27,953
—
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