When was property at 159 Forest Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 159 Forest Avenue was built in 1935 and last sold on Jul 18, 2017 for $52,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 159 Forest Avenue is $110,999.

What are some comparable homes to 159 Forest Avenue?

There are currently no comparable homes to 159 Forest Avenue.

Fox Lake

60020

Howard Park

159 Forest Avenue

Map

$109,900

● House - In Contract

159 Forest Avenue

Fox Lake, IL 60020

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,434 Ft²

$902

Est. Monthly

About This Property

**Multiple offers received - offer deadline 10-15 at 7:00 p.m. Attention investors, rehabbers, and buyers with vision! Opportunity awaits in Fox Lake, just down the street from Nippersink Lake. This spacious home features 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the main level, plus a third bedroom and loft upstairs. Generous room sizes, a partial basement, detached 2-car garage, and large lot offer plenty of possibilities. Repairs are needed, and the plumbing does not currently hold water pressure. Priced to reflect its current condition, the property is being offered as-is, with the survey to be the buyer's responsibility. Enjoy all the recreation the Chain O' Lakes area is known for, including boating, fishing, swimming, and ice fishing. Nearby Lakefront Park offers a public beach, splash pad, and seasonal concerts, while shopping, dining, and the Metra station are just minutes away. A great opportunity to renovate, add value, and create something special!

Unit Size

1,434 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.21 acres

Price per sqft

$77

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$362

HOA Dues

Year Built

1935

Listed By

Compass

Compass

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Property Highlights

Garage

Air Conditioning

Parking Details

Has Garage

Parking Features: Garage, Detached, Yes

Garage Spaces: 2

Interior Details

Full Bathrooms: 1

Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Laundry Features: In Kitchen

Rooms: 6

Basement: Unfinished, Partial

Exterior Details

Square Footage: 1434

Square Footage Source: $0

Architectural Style: Bungalow

Year Built: 1935

Other Structures: Shed(s)

Construction Materials: Masonite

Lot Size Area: 9300.06

Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Lot Size Acres: 0.2135

Lot Size Square Feet: 9300.06

Lot Size Dimensions: 69X147X106X51X29X17

Water Source: Public

Financial Details

Tax Annual Amount: $4,340

Utilities Details

Cooling Type: Central Air

Heating Type: Natural Gas

Sewer : Public Sewer

Location Details

HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: None

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1935

Effective Year Built: 1935
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 0
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 150
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 9
Basement Area: 792
Garage Type: 4
Garage Square Area: 440
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 94
Porch Type: 77
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 9,300

Total Building Area: 2,226
Gross Building Area: 2,321
Building Area: 1,434
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 1,434
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: ROGERS SUB
Land Acres: 0000000214
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 40
Legal Description 1: ROGERS SUB S1/2 LOT 10 & ALL LOTS 13 & 14

Neighborhood

School District Name: Fox Lake Grade School District 114

Census Tract: 860903

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 2473-A2

District: GRANT
Parcel: 05-03-305-039
Lot: 10,13
Municipality: TWP OF GRANT
Latitude: 42.4069
Longitude: -88.1759

Address

Full Address: 159 Forest Ave

Address - House Number: 159
Address - Street Name: Forest
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: IL
City Name: Fox Lake
Carrier Code: C004
4-Digit Zip Code: 1343
Zip Code: 60020

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $402,866
Tax Rate Code Area: 6063

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1906

Valuation Date: Feb 28, 2024
Confidence Score: 74
Final Value: 191,757
High Value: 228,308
Low Value: 155,207

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $139,916

Market Land Value: $31,491
Market Improvement Value: $108,425

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $46,634
Assessed Land Value: $10,496
Assessed Improvements Value: $36,138

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 18, 2017

Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 01, 2017
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 68
Current Sale Input Document Number: 7424568
Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 01, 2016
Previous Sale Contract Date: Nov 11, 2016
Previous Sale Document Type: 64

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Comparables

About Howard Park

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$169,900

Sale Price/ft²

$157

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1092 ft²

Average Home Age

48 years

Currently For Sale

2 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Kim Alden, Compass
Data Source: MRED, MLS# MRD12777346

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