$400,000

beds

bath

1,981

square ft

136 S Shore Drive

Island Lake, Illinois 60042

Closed / MLS #12381753 / Single Family / Island Lake

Listing information updated 7/20/2025 at 6:03am

Charming and beautifully updated 3-Bed/1-Bth lakefront home in Island Lake! This beauty was renovated in 2023 and is move-in ready. As you enter the front door, you're greeted by a bright and spacious living room with an electric fireplace and all new flooring that flows throughout the home. The galley kitchen features all SS appliances, white cabinets and a gorgeous black subway tile backsplash. Off of the kitchen, you'll find the large dining room that overlooks the lake from it's large bay windows. There are two comfortable bedrooms and an updated full bath on the first floor. Upstairs, the finished attic is the perfect private Primary retreat. The partial, finished basement provides more living space, perfect for a family room, home office, playroom or whatever suits your needs! It also houses the laundry room. The best is yet to come as you head outside! The fenced-in yard provides stunning views of Island Lake from it's deck, perfect for enjoying sunsets and the serene water. The detached 1-car garage also has doors to the backyard and is currently used as an additional outdoor living space! There is a newer boat slip/dock as well. There are activities on the lake all year round, making it feel like you're on a year-round vacation! There have been plenty of updates to the house as well including new floors throughout, new tankless water heater in 2024, new fence in front & backyard, newly finished basement, whole exterior painted including window frames/trim and a remodeled bathroom. All of this while being close to groceries, restaurants and more! Schedule your tour today, this one won't last long!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Cottage

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Finished,Egress Window,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Gravel,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

Lake Front, Lake Privileges, Waterfront

Square Feet:

1,981

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.14

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Boat Slip, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

19x12 - Main

Dining Room:

17x10 - Main

Kitchen:

11x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

23x12 - Attic Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

11x9 - Basement Level

Laundry:

9x5 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,974

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60042

City:

Island Lake

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

118

Elementary School:

Cotton Creek Elementary School

Middle School:

Matthews Middle School

High School:

Wauconda Comm High School

Architecture Style:

Cottage

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Finished,Egress Window,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

81-90 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Gravel,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

Lake Front, Lake Privileges, Waterfront

Square Feet:

1,981

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.14

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Boat Slip, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

19x12 - Main

Dining Room:

17x10 - Main

Kitchen:

11x9 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

23x12 - Attic Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Recreation Room:

11x9 - Basement Level

Laundry:

9x5 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$4,974

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60042

City:

Island Lake

County:

Lake

School District(s):

118

Elementary School:

Cotton Creek Elementary School

Middle School:

Matthews Middle School

High School:

Wauconda Comm High School

Listing Office: Redfin Corporation

Listing Office Phone: 224.699.5002

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