Active1 days on market
$134,900
161 Forest Avenue
Fox Lake, IL 60020
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1 full
- Sqft
- 874
- $/sqft
- $154
- Built
- 1948
- Type
- Ranch
- MLS#
- MRD12785046
About this home
**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'.
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $27K
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Term
$1,050/mo
- Principal & interest
- $747
- Property taxes
- $264
- Home insurance (est.)
- $39
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (7.4%, 2026-10-08). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| 2025 property taxes | $3,164/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Real 1 Realty, listed by Ryan Coler.
Information last updated Oct 14, 2026, 4:26 PM.
161 Forest Avenue
Fox Lake, IL 60020
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Sourced from the MRED MLS feed. Last updated when the listing was modified.
- Cooling
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Basement
- Unfinished, Full
- Rooms total
- 4