$134,900

beds

bath

874

square ft

161 Forest Avenue

Fox Lake, Illinois 60020

Contingent / MLS #12785046 / Single Family / Fox Lake

Listing information updated 10/16/2026 at 11:23am

**Lake Views & Incredible Potential in Fox Lake!** Fantastic opportunity to transform this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home into something special! Conveniently located near downtown Fox Lake, this property offers beautiful water views and plenty of potential for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to build equity. The home is in need of renovation and is priced to sell, presenting an excellent opportunity to bring your vision to life. The property also features a basement with an additional room and laundry hookups, offering extra space and flexibility. A new water heater is already in place, and the roof and siding appear to be in solid condition. Enjoy the appeal of a lake-view setting with convenient access to downtown Fox Lake, local restaurants, shopping, and area amenities. Whether you're looking for your next investment project or a property to make your own, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Bring your ideas and unlock the possibilities! Sold 'As-Is'.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Driveway,Yes,Owned

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

874

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

16x16 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

9x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

10x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,164

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60020

City:

Fox Lake

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

114

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Driveway,Yes,Owned

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

874

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Living Room:

16x16 - Main

Dining Room:

N/A

Kitchen:

9x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

10x12 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$3,164

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60020

City:

Fox Lake

County:

Lake

School District(s):

114

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Real 1 Realty

Listing Office Phone: 224.699.9396

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