Nestled on three wooded lots totaling just under an acre, this beautifully maintained, custom-built Craftsman-style home offers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and convenience. Located within walking distance of Fox Lake, the newly renovated Lakefront Park and beach, and the Metra train station, this property is ideal for nature lovers, water sports enthusiasts, and commuters alike. Step onto the welcoming front porch and into the foyer, where you'll find bamboo flooring that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is outfitted with 42" maple cabinetry, a center island with a breakfast bar, pendant lighting, and direct access to the dining area. A sliding glass door leads from the dining room to a large deck featuring a gas line hookup for your grill and overlooking the serene, wooded backyard-perfect for entertaining, outdoor dining, and relaxing. The living room boasts a cozy fireplace, recessed lighting, carpeted flooring, and an open-concept layout that connects effortlessly to the kitchen. A powder room with a pedestal sink completes the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary suite features a vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, walk-in closet, and an en-suite bath with marble tile flooring, maple cabinetry, a whirlpool tub, and a separate shower. The two additional bedrooms are carpeted, offer wooded views, and have bi-fold closets; one is currently used as a home office. A second full bathroom with ceramic tile flooring, a maple vanity, and a one-piece tub/shower, along with a conveniently located laundry area, complete the upper level. The full walk-out basement is ready for your finishing touches-ideal for a fourth bedroom, home theater, or recreation room. Exterior features include fiber cement siding, an asphalt shingle roof, and vinyl windows. The 2.5-car garage offers 10-foot ceilings, a workbench, and built-in shelving. There are three lots, each with its own property index number: one buildable lot to the southwest, the primary homesite, and one landlocked, non-buildable lot to the south. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a private wooded retreat near Fox Lake, with excellent access to both recreation and transportation.
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$385,000
140 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
3beds
1,700sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
0.94 Acres Lot
$377,000 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceFull walk-out basementEn-suite bathWooded viewsPrivate wooded retreatSliding glass doorWelcoming front porch
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Listing updated: July 30, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Jackson Sanderson 847-373-9153,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12424950

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes, Insulated Windows), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes, Insulated Windows)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes, Insulated Windows)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Insulated Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Insulated Windows, Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,512
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.94 Acres
- Dimensions: 158.14X262.64X134.50X345.82
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Additional parcels included: 05033060220000,05033060270000
- Parcel number: 05033060210000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Details
- Builder model: CUSTOM
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Fox Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $257,921
- Annual tax amount: $8,543
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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