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Sold on 08/25/2017
John Trandel of Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

159 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020

$215,000

Last sold 08/25/2017 for $52K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,434

    Sqft ($36/Sqft)

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About 159 Forest Ave

Property type House
Year built 1935
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 9,300 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Charming old School bungalow ready to be rehabbed. Nice big lot, close to the lake. Bring your imagination to make this one sparkle. Pipes do not hold pressure and buyer to do own due dilligence. All inspections and system activations responsibilty of the buyer!!
Listed by
Listing Agent - John Trandel
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09479336 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 22 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas
Levels/Style Bungalow
MLS # 9479336
Type Detached Single
SqFt 1434
Property Tax $ 2380.78
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1935
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Unfinished, Full
Total # of Rooms 6
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space
Other Room(s) Loft
Accessibility Features No
Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Features Storage Shed
Foundation Concrete
Exterior Masonite
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Public
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Location
Community Features Pond/Lake
County Lake
Elementary School LOTUS SCHOOL
Middle School STANTON SCHOOL
High School District 124
Elementary School District 114
Middle School District 114
High School GRANT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Directions Grand Ave. East Of 12 To Forest, North To Home On Right
APN 5033050390000
$215K
Range: $163K-$266K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $4,957/month
Gross rent multiplier: 0.9 - Excellent
  • Sep 2017
    Public Records
  • Sep 1, 2017 Sold
    $52,000
  • Aug 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09479336
  • Aug 29, 2017 Sold
    $52,000 (-8.8%)
  • Jul 12, 2017 Pending
    —
  • May 26, 2017 Price Change
    $57,000 (-6.6%)
  • Apr 24, 2017 Price Change
    $61,000 (-6.9%)
  • Mar 28, 2017 Price Change
    $65,500 (-6.4%)
  • Feb 24, 2017 Price Change
    $70,000 (-11.1%)
  • Jan 30, 2017 Re-Activated
    —
  • Jan 17, 2017 Temporarily No Showings
    —
  • Jan 17, 2017 Listed
    $78,750
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $4,092 +1.6%
    $52,761 +13.14%
  • 2023
    $4,029
    $46,634 +5.31%
  • 2022
    $4,029 +8.7%
    $44,281 +12.17%
  • 2021
    $3,707 +0.6%
    $39,475 +1.43%
  • 2020
    $3,685 +10.7%
    $38,917 +0.2%
  • 2018
    $3,330 +4.5%
    $38,840 +14.25%
  • 2017
    $3,185 +25.2%
    $33,996 +8.19%
  • 2016
    $2,544 +6.9%
    $31,422 +9.34%
  • 2015
    $2,381 +18.7%
    $28,738
  • 2014
    $2,005 -11.5%
    —
  • 2013
    $2,265
    —
  • 159 Forest Ave
    $52K
  • —
  • 60020
    $319K +6% y/y
  • Fox Lake
    $265K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
161 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020 $202,000 2/1 754 0.01
91 Hillside Ct, Fox Lake, IL 60020 $352,000 —/— — 0.01
93 Hillside Ct, Fox Lake, IL 60020 $248,000 2/1 944 0.02
163 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020 $338,000 3/1 1,749 0.02
165 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020 $233,000 3/2 1,587 0.03
95 Hillside Ct, Fox Lake, IL 60020 $194,000 2/1 630 0.03
160 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020 $316,000 4/2 2,079 0.03
161 Cora Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020 $214,000 —/1 956 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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5/10
Lotus School
public Grades PK, K-4
Fox Lake Grade School District 114 School District
6/10
Stanton School
public Grades 5-8
Fox Lake Grade School District 114 School District
7/10
Grant Community High School
public Grades 9-12
Grant Chsd 124 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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