150 Forest Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,586 sqft

Property Description

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!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

July 6, 2026 at 7:18AM

Listing Office:

Baird & Warner : 773-867-9284

Listing Agent:

Brant Sichko : 773-867-9284

MLS ID:

12657809

Interior

• Rooms: Utility Room-1st FloorDeck
• Basement: UnfinishedFull
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Fireplace: Gas LogGas StarterFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Other Structures: Second GarageShed(s)
• Parking: ConcreteHeated GarageGarageYesGarage OwnedAttachedDetachedOwnedParking spaces: 10

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• General: 1 Story

Location

• HOA Amenities: Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 114
• County: Lake

Lot

• Zoning: 05033060230000

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple