150 Forest Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020
Local realty services provided by:ERA Naper Realty
Listed by: brant sichko
Office: baird & warner
MLS#:12657809
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$550,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$346.78
About this home
Rare 1/2-Acre Double Lot Gem on the Fox Lake Peninsula! Tucked among mature trees and beautiful landscaping, this meticulously maintained, move-in-ready 3BR/2BA home offers an abundance of outdoor space and features an ADDITIONAL DETACHED 2 CAR + WORKSHOP/OFFICE, CLIMATE CONTROLLED GARAGE WITH HEATED FLOORS-the ultimate year-round setup for mechanics, hobbyists, or any hands-on project. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue on the back deck or relaxing on the front patio, this property can be your own private nature retreat! Inside, the home is equally turn-key, showcasing a fully updated kitchen appliance suite with newer dishwasher, oven, range, and microwave (all 2024), alongside a reliable refrigerator and washer/dryer set (both 2020). Downstairs, a massive 1,500-square-foot unfinished basement with 9-foot ceilings awaits your finishing touches. Offering total peace of mind, the home boasts significant recent capital improvements, including: Tankless Water Heater (2025), Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System (2025), Freshly Paved Driveway (2021), Whole-Home Air Purification System (2023), and a High-Efficiency Furnace (2019). Location is everything here. You are situated just up the hill from the Fox Lake Metra station and the village's brand-new waterfront park, where you can easily walk down to enjoy live music at the summer concert series pavilion or join a game of pickleball at the nearby recreation complex. Perfectly positioned for regional convenience near US-12, you're only a short drive from Wilmot Mountain and less than 30 minutes from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Come live the lake life in a vibrant, worry-free community known for boating, fishing, and year-round recreation on the Chain O'Lakes-the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities to call home!...
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Home facts
- Year built:2006
- Listing ID #:12657809
- Updated:July 01, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:6
- Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
- Living area:1,586 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:2006
- Building area:1,586 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.54 Acres
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Grant Community High School
- Middle school:Stanton
- Elementary school:Lotus
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$550,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$346.78
- Tax amount:$8,356 (2024)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:10
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Concrete, Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:4
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