About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 159 Forest Avenue in Fox Lake, IL is listed for $109,900 ($77 per sqft). Built in 1935, the home offers 1,434 sqft of living space on a 0.21 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1935
  • 0.21 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 2 parking spaces

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
2-car garage
1935

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

**Multiple offers received - offer deadline 10-15 at 7:00 p.m. 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!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$588/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$79
Interest$476
Insurance$32

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

159 Forest Avenue

Fox Lake, IL 60020

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full Bath

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetVinyl

Construction

Masonite

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 159 Forest Avenue is listed at $109,900 ($77/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $588 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1935, 0.21 acre lot, 2 stories, 2 parking spaces. Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath.

This property is listed by Kim Alden.

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Kim Alden

Agent at Compass Real Estate

Listed by Compass Real Estate · Broker phone: 8473066158 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12777346· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 22 days on PropertySimple

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159 Forest Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020

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