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59 Cora Avenue,Fox Lake, IL 6002059 Cora AvenueFox LakeIL60020
Property Description
WATERFRONT RANCH ON THE CHAIN O'LAKES! This 3 bed/2 bath home COMES FURNISHED & is positioned to capture eastern exposure across Fox Lake, with an extensive run of PICTURE WINDOWS that bring in consistent natural light & DIRECT LAKE VIEWS from the main living areas & primary bedroom. The STANDOUT 33x13 SUNROOM spans most of the home & acts as a true second living space with a fireplace, wall-to-wall windows, & direct access to the backyard & shoreline. The kitchen is well-sized & equipped with ALL STAINLESS APPLIANCES & GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, opening into a large living room with a brick fireplace. Recent updates include flooring, washer and dryer, backup generator, smaller windows, & driveway sump pump all replaced in 2020, plus a renovated main bathroom in 2024 with updated plumbing. A NEWER PIER IS INCLUDED & ready for installation, along with an OUTDOOR SHOWER added in 2021, reinforcing the property's usability & lake access. Enjoy close proximity to downtown Fox Lake shops, dining, entertainment, & the Metra train station for an easy commute!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 59 Cora Ave
General
- Price: $600,000
- Taxes: $10,998 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12659071
- Updated: 5/27/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Lake, Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: None
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Other, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Generator, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other, Dock
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Fox Lake
- County: Lake
- Township: Grant
- Driving Directions: RT 12 to E Oak St EAST to Forest Ave SOUTH to North Ave EAST to Cora Ave SOUTHEAST to home.
School Information
- School District: 114
- Elem School District: 114
- Midd School District: 114
- High School District: 124
- Elementary School: Lotus
- Middle School: Stanton
- High School: Grant Community High School
- Private School: Grant Community High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Blinds
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Storm Door(s), 6 Panel Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Carpet
- Square Feet: 1,562
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1955
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 13939
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Water Rights, Mature Trees, Garden, Views
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Name: FOX LAKE
- Water Front Desc.: Lake Front, Waterfront
- Water Front View: Back of Property
- Lake Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1955
- Tax Amount: $10,998
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5101002120000
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Schools
Schools serving 59 Cora 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 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 59 Cora Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/27/2026
Listed
$600,000
78.31%
MLS
9/01/2020
Sold
$336,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 59 Cora Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,998
9%
$145,187
8%
2024
$10,128
-4%
$134,457
17%
2023
$10,600
10%
$115,410
-1%
2022
$9,667
4%
$116,505
13%
2021
$9,316
5%
$103,200
6%
2020
$8,900
—
$97,815
4%
2019
$8,900
-9%
$93,801
-6%
2018
$9,730
19%
$99,340
-6%
2017
$8,193
-14%
$105,586
9%
2016
$9,575
6%
$96,566
7%
2015
$9,048
-3%
$90,114
—
2014
$9,297
-14%
$90,114
-2%
2013
$10,761
9%
$92,421
-17%
2012
$9,889
—
$111,891
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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59 Cora Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020 (MLS# 12659071) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 59 Cora Avenue is currently listed for $600,000 and was received on May 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 59 Cora 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.
