150 Forest Avenue — Fox Lake, IL 60020
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Fox Lake, IL 60020

150 Forest Avenue

$550,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,586 sqft
Listed at $550,000 14 days on market $8,356/yr taxes
01About this home

Rare 1/2-Acre Double Lot Gem on the Fox Lake Peninsula! Tucked among mature trees and beautiful landscaping, this meticulously maintained, move-in-ready 3BR/2BA home offers an abundance of outdoor space and features an ADDITIONAL DETACHED 2 CAR + WORKSHOP/OFFICE, CLIMATE CONTROLLED GARAGE WITH HEATED FLOORS-the ultimate year-round setup for mechanics, hobbyists, or any hands-on project. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue on the back deck or relaxing on the front patio, this property can be your own private nature retreat! Inside, the home is equally turn-key, showcasing a fully updated kitchen appliance suite with newer dishwasher, oven, range, and microwave (all 2024), alongside a reliable refrigerator and washer/dryer set (both 2020). Downstairs, a massive 1,500-square-foot unfinished basement with 9-foot ceilings awaits your finishing touches. Offering total peace of mind, the home boasts significant recent capital improvements, including: Tankless Water Heater (2025), Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System (2025), Freshly Paved Driveway (2021), Whole-Home Air Purification System (2023), and a High-Efficiency Furnace (2019). Location is everything here. You are situated just up the hill from the Fox Lake Metra station and the village's brand-new waterfront park, where you can easily walk down to enjoy live music at the summer concert series pavilion or join a game of pickleball at the nearby recreation complex. Perfectly positioned for regional convenience near US-12, you're only a short drive from Wilmot Mountain and less than 30 minutes from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Come live the lake life in a vibrant, worry-free community known for boating, fishing, and year-round recreation on the Chain O'Lakes-the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities to call home!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$550,000
List price
1,586
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
2006
Year built
0.54 ac
Lot size
4
Garage spaces
$8,356
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
14
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Parking
ConcreteHeated GarageGarageGarage OwnedAttachedDetachedOwned
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Lotus
Fox Lake, IL
📍145 mi🚗377 min
M Middle school
Stanton
Fox Lake, IL
📍50 mi🚗130 min
H High school
Grant Community High School
Fox Lake, IL
📍1.3 mi🚗3 min🚶31 min
  • Hello, Folks! Bar and Grille 0.6 mi
  • Fifty K Bar 0.6 mi
  • Dino's Den 0.6 mi
  • Asian Fusion 0.6 mi
  • JV Seafood & Sushi 0.7 mi
  • Lucky Bernie's 0.7 mi
  • Graham's Marketplace 0.5 mi
  • Shell 0.6 mi
  • MC Shop 0.7 mi
  • Los Perez Supermarket 0.7 mi
  • Thorntons 0.7 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.7 mi
  • Lakefront Park 0.4 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.8 mi
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06History

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Jun 2, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Baird & Warner
$550,000
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