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156 Forest Avenue

Fox Lake, IL 60020

3 beds
2 baths
1,752 sqft
6,360 sqft lot
$105 per sqft
1940 build
– on site

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One of a kind warm and inviting home on a double lot. When you enter this home you will appreciate the huge foyer that leads you through barn doors into the family room. Warm yourself in the family room by the stone fireplace with hardwood floors, decorative beams, and wood ceilings. The family room is an inviting space you will want to spend time in. The kitchen offers an island, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and 36" inch professional Z Line dual stove with Viking hood. A separate dining room with hardwood floors is great for dinners prepared on your fabulous stove. Updated 1st floor full bath and laundry/mud room can also be found on the main level of this home. The 2nd floor master has sitting/dressing area and hardwood. The 2nd story is also where you'll find 2 additional bedrooms and 2nd updated bath with double sink. Home has new vinyl siding and most of the windows are new as well! Relax on the deck in your fenced in backyard with mature trees and pergola. The 2nd lot is 26x133x26x138 for a total .2433 acre. All this and 1 car garage and additional driveway in the front of home. This one is a must see to appreciate. Schedule your showing today. Close to downtown Farmer's Market, weekly Summer Concerts, marinas and Metra.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Lakes Realty Group as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11202706 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

None
Exterior Features:

Deck,Storms/Screens
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors
Total SqFt:

1752
Total SqFt:

1752
Main SqFt:

1056
Upper SqFt:

696
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Foyer
Rooms Total:

6
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors,Wood Laminate Floors,First Floor Laundry,First Floor Full Bath
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1752

Location

Directions:

Grand Ave and Rollins R N on Forest, R at 2nd stop sign to stay on forest follow to home on L
Location:

1707
Location:

87466

The Property

Parcel Number:

05033060090000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

46X138X45X146
Lot Size Acres:

0.146
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

true

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Annual Amount:

3595.45

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air,Window/Wall Unit - 1

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Schools

Elementary School District:

114
Middle Or Junior School District:

114
High School:

Grant Community High School
High School District:

124

The Community

Community Features:

Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

1
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s)

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Utility Costs

$175/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source
8/30/22 Aug 30, 2022	Price Changed	MRED
7/11/22 Jul 11, 2022	Price Changed	MRED
4/19/22 Apr 19, 2022	Price Changed	MRED

House Sold on 10/18/2021

$185,000

Listing provided by broker:

Stacy Volkmar

Lakes Realty Group

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156 Forest Avenue

Fox Lake, IL 60020