# 161 Forest Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $134,900 ($154/sqft), built 1948, 874 sqft. Est. $721/mo. Listed 17 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $134,900 | | Price/sqft | $154 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 874 | | Year Built | 1948 | | Stories | 1 | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active Under Contract | | Days on Market | 17 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $682 | | Estimated Insurance | $39 | | **Total** | **$721** | ## Property Highlights - Built in 1948 - 2 parking spaces ## Description ### Agent Description **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'. ## Location - **Address:** 161 Forest Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020 - **County:** Lake - **Coordinates:** 42.406978, -88.176015 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.406978,-88.176015 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Ryan Coler - **Brokerage:** Real 1 Realty - **Broker Phone:** (847) 809-0054 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/161-Forest-Ave_Fox-Lake_IL_60020_M78360-01140?f=listhub&s=MREDIL&m=12785046&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f3718810144r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f2603644981r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f1747978234r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f2056844253r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f159080234r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f355885496r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f2635534100r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f1993476025r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f3629998429r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f4254570230r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f2082794337r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f4138494137r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f3014071276r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f2831607907r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f167803540r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f1040615008r.jpg) ![161 Forest Avenue - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9092fc008056d3046f5eceec98ed49a1l-f3574583051r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12785046 | **Updated:** 2026-10-23 **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/161-forest-avenue-fox-lake-il-60020-9c55d4162ea84237808470f9474bd8a0) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/161-forest-avenue-fox-lake-il-60020-9c55d4162ea84237808470f9474bd8a0#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/161-forest-avenue-fox-lake-il-60020-9c55d4162ea84237808470f9474bd8a0", "name": "161 Forest Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020", "description": "**Lake Views & Incredible Potential in Fox Lake!** Fantastic opportunity to transform this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home into something special! 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