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$134,900
2 Days On Site

161 Forest Avenue
Fox Lake, IL 60020

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
2
Beds
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
874
SqFt
$154
/SqFt
1948
Built
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Real 1 Realty
161 Forest Avenue161 Forest Avenue161 Forest Avenue161 Forest Avenue
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**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'.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$134,900
Days On Site 
2 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
874 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1948
MLS® Number 
12785046
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$3,164
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
18 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
18 hours agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
3 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Parking 
Driveway
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Ranch
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Basement 
UnfinishedFull
Heating 
Forced Air
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 10X11Level - Main
Bedroom 3 
Bedroom 4 
Dining Room 
Family Room 
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 9X11Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space
Laundry 
Living Room 
Dimensions - 16X16Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 10X12Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Aluminum SidingFrame
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkLakeSidewalks
MLS Area 
Fox Lake
School District 
114
Township 
Grant
Schools
School District
114
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Real 1 Realty



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Last checked: 2026-10-17 09:37 AM UTC
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