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Property Description
LIFE IS GOOD AT THE LAKE! You won't want to miss this incredible custom-built home with gorgeous UNOBSTRUCED WATER VIEWS tucked away on Mineola Bay. A charming wrap-around porch and perennial gardens welcome guests to a spacious living room with custom millwork, brick fireplace and sparkling lake views. Kitchen was completely updated in 2023 with floor-ceiling custom cabinetry, premium quartz counters, top-of-the-line reverse-osmosis filtration system and stainless-steel appliances. One-of-a-kind dining room with wood burning fireplace will allow ample space for large family gatherings. Oversized family room surrounded in windows includes French door access to a private deck and large backyard perfect for summer BBQ's! First floor laundry room will make chores a breeze! You'll wake up to views of the lake from the primary suite with vaulted ceiling and private bath . 3 additional bedrooms with fantastic closet space share an extra full bath. Finished basement with 5th bedroom, full bath, mini kitchen and 30'x24' rec room provides the perfect place for friends and family to stay. Plenty of places to park your cars and outdoor equipment with the attached 2.5 car garage with Tesla charging station and the detached 2 car garage with 8ft door. This home includes 1/7 ownership of the lakefront lot directly across the street.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 42 N Holly Ave
General
- Sold For: $690,000
- HOA FEE: $100/month
- Taxes: $15,645 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12396204
- Added to Site: 211 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Dining Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Boat Slip, Other, Dock
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 5
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Fox Lake
- County: Lake
- Subdivision: Bonnieview Estates
- Driving Directions: Route 12 and Grand Avenue, NORTH onto Holly Avenue to the end of the street. Enter off of Holly Ave to the home. (Do not take Forest Ave to North Ave that is the second garage address.)
School Information
- School District: 114
- Midd School District: 114
- High School: Grant Community High School
- Private School: Grant Community High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Lake Rights, Other
- Mgmt. Company: Self-Managed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Utilities
- Water: Public, Shared Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Cedar
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,325
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1993
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Second Garage, Boat Dock
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 229 x 71 x 218 x 86
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Water Rights, Mature Trees
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Lake Front, Lake Privileges
- Water Front View: Front of Property
- Lake Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $100
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1993
- Tax Amount: $15,645.68
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple with Homeowners Association
- Property ID: 5101020180000
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Schools
Schools serving 42 N Holly Ave
School Districts:Fox Lake Grade School District 114, Grant Community High School District 124
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Stanton School 101 Hawthorne Lane, Fox Lake, IL 60020 | 5-8 | 1 mi |
Lotus School 29067 W Grass Lake Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081 | PK-4 | 2 mi |
Grant Community High School 285 East Grand Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 42 N Holly Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/21/2025
Sold
$690,000
-4.83%
MLS
6/20/2025
Listed
$725,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
42 N Holly Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020 (MLS# 12396204) is a Single Family property that was sold at $690,000 on August 21, 2025. This property was listed by Lori Rowe Team from our The Groves Office.Want to learn more about 42 N Holly Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fox Lake? You can browse all Fox Lake real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

