137 Forest Avenue
Fox Lake, IL 60020
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- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,200 sqft
- 8,072 sqft lot
- $156 per sqft
- 1991 build
- – on site
Discover this beautifully renovated Cape Cod home, fully rehabbed in 2022 with major updates including a new roof, modernized mechanicals, Bluetooth surround sound throughout the entire home, and a stylish, updated kitchen. Thoughtful recent improvements add even more value: a brand-new full basement bathroom (2025), upgraded water service and main sewer line (2024), a rear retaining wall (2024), a low maintenance "screwless" Trex deck with composite railings (2023), and a charming front picket fence (2023). Tucked among mature trees on the scenic Fox Lake peninsula, this move-in ready gem is just up the hill from the Fox Lake Metra station and the village's brand-new waterfront park. Walk down to enjoy live music at the summer concert series held at the new pavilion or join a game of pickleball at the nearby recreation complex. Conveniently located near US-12, you're only a short drive from Wilmot Mountain and less than 30 minutes from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Live the lake life in a vibrant community known for boating, fishing, and year-round recreation on the Chain O'Lakes, the largest inland waterway in Illinois. Fox Lake offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, making this an ideal place to call home
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Last updated Jun 14, 2025
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MLS# 12375544 —
Upcoming Open Houses
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Sunday, 6/15
12pm-2pm
The Building
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Year Built:1991
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Rebuilt:No
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New Construction:false
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Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding
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Architectural Style:Cape Cod
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Basement:Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
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Exterior Features:Fire Pit
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Patio And Porch Features:Deck
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Disability Access:No
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Total SqFt:2296
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Total SqFt:3200
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Below Grade Finished Area:904
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Upper SqFt:2296
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Basement SqFt:904
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Living Area Source:Assessor
Interior
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Room Type:Eating Area, Storage
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Rooms Total:9
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Interior Features:1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
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Fireplaces Total:1
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Fireplace Features:Gas Starter
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Fireplace Location:Living Room
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Flooring:Laminate
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:3200
Location
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Directions:GRAND E OF RT 12 TO FOREST AVE TO HOUSE #137
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Location:10273
The Property
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Parcel Number:05033070130000
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Property Type:Residential
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Location:N
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Lot Size Dimensions:103 X 119 X 88 X 65
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Lot Size Acres:0.1853
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Waterfront:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (773) 867-9284
- Office phone:
- (773) 549-1855
Taxes
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Annual Amount:9159
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:4
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Bedrooms Possible:4
Baths
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Baths:4
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Full Baths:3
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Half Baths:1
The Listing
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Virtual Tour Unbranded:
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Special Listing Conditions:None
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Natural Gas
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Cooling:Central Air
Utilities
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Water Source:Public
Schools
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Elementary School:Lotus School
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Elementary School District:114
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Middle Or Junior School:Stanton School
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Middle Or Junior School District:114
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High School:Grant Community High School
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High School District:124
The Community
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Community Features:Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
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Association Fee Includes:None
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Association Fee Frequency:Not Applicable
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Master Assoc Fee Frequency:Not Required
Parking
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Parking Total:2
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Parking Features:Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
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Garage Spaces:2
Extra Units
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Other Structures:Workshop
Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$499,900
| Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$2,676
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| Taxes | $763 |
| Insurance | $137 |
| Utilities | $198 See report |
| Total | $3,774/mo.* |
| *This is an estimate |
Walk Score®
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Soundscore™
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Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
| Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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6/11/25
Jun 11, 2025
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Listed / Active | MRED | $499,900 | 19.0% (10.0% / YR) |
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7/20/23
Jul 20, 2023
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MRED | $420,000 | -6.7% | |
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7/17/23
Jul 17, 2023
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MRED | $450,000 |
