# 159 Forest Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $109,900 ($77/sqft), built 1935, 1,434 sqft. > A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $588/mo. Listed 23 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $109,900 | | Price/sqft | $77 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 1,434 | | Year Built | 1935 | | Lot Size | 9,300 sqft (0.21 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Other) | | Status | Active Under Contract | | Days on Market | 23 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $556 | | Estimated Insurance | $32 | | **Total** | **$588** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** Lotus School - **Middle:** Stanton School - **High:** Grant Community High School ## Key Amenities - A/C - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1935 - 0.21 acre lot - 2 stories - 2 parking spaces ## Description ### Agent 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! ## Location - **Address:** 159 Forest Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020 - **County:** Lake - **Coordinates:** 42.406795, -88.175985 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.406795,-88.175985 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Kim Alden - **Brokerage:** Compass Real Estate - **Broker Phone:** 8473066158 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/159-Forest-Ave_Fox-Lake_IL_60020_M76117-35401?f=listhub&s=MREDIL&m=12777346&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![159 Forest Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ae6806f1f8e5241d8ba5196a09435804l-f3154044481r.jpg) ![159 Forest Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ae6806f1f8e5241d8ba5196a09435804l-f1914796046r.jpg) ![159 Forest Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ae6806f1f8e5241d8ba5196a09435804l-f4189802919r.jpg) ![159 Forest Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ae6806f1f8e5241d8ba5196a09435804l-f43648485r.jpg) ![159 Forest Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ae6806f1f8e5241d8ba5196a09435804l-f630552926r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12777346 | **Updated:** 2026-10-28 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/159-forest-avenue-fox-lake-il-60020-232e2e5b8a1f46b39c084b72d5963290) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/159-forest-avenue-fox-lake-il-60020-232e2e5b8a1f46b39c084b72d5963290#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/159-forest-avenue-fox-lake-il-60020-232e2e5b8a1f46b39c084b72d5963290", "name": "159 Forest Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020", "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. 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