159 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
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OFF MARKET

$213,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,434 sqft

159 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Est. Refi. Payment $1,626/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 25, 2017 for $52,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$213K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.6%)
Since last year
Increased$25K (+13.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$162K (+310.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +97% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$214K
August 2026$213K
July 2026$217K
June 2026$216K
May 2026$215K
April 2026$200K
March 2026$192K
February 2026$177K
January 2026$182K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
138 Cora Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$207,900
11/12/25
3
1
1,260
131 Cora Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$350,000
07/14/26
4
2
2,132
163 Arthur Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$475,000
09/03/25
3
2.5
1,566
107 Hillside Ct, Fox Lake, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$442,000
08/11/26
3
2
1,674
67 Cora Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$465,000
12/05/25
3
1
999
150 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$560,000
08/10/26
3
2
1,586
102 Lakeview Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$410,000
08/31/26
3
2
2,554
171 Waltonian Ter, Fox Lake, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$825,000
05/18/26
4
3.5
2,840
50 E Oak St, Fox Lake, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$270,000
01/28/26
3
1.5
1,800
49 Marvin St, Fox Lake, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$291,000
05/05/26
3
2
1,550

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
163 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.02
$207,000
3
1
1,749
Off Market
165 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.03
$216,400
3
2
1,587
Off Market
95 Hillside Ct, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.03
$211,800
2
1
630
Off Market
153 Forest Ave #D, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.02
$112,700
1
1
330
Off Market
80 Cathryn St, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.05
$149,900
2
1
1,000
For Sale
173 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.06
$548,900
5
3.5
3,539
Off Market
172 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.07
$249,600
3
2
-
Off Market
107 Hillside Ct, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.07
$442,000
3
2
1,674
Recently Sold
157 Cora Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.06
$543,300
4
2
3,784
Off Market
149 Forest Ave #B, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.06
$165,000
2
1.5
1,092
Recently Sold
149 Forest Ave #D, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.06
$187,200
2
2
672
Off Market
79 Lawrence Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.08
$240,300
2
1.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1935
Living Area
1,434 sqft
Price/Sqft
$149
Parking
Garage

About this House

beautiful 4 bedroom house
159 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,434 sqft single-family home built in 1935. It last sold for $52,000 on Aug 25, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $213,300, with a rent estimate of $3,627/month.

Home Details for 159 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Family Room, Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935Year Updated: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 25, 2017
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09479336
Sold
$52,000
Jul 13, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$57,000
May 26, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$57,000
Price decreased by 7%
Apr 24, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$61,000
Price decreased by 7%
Mar 28, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$65,500
Price decreased by 6%

Market trends in Fox Lake

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$225K
$3.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$179
$1MoM
Available listings
68
12MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Fox Lake

At least 98 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Rntogo52
    "Fox Lake is a great town Ww hav a beautiful new library in town with wonderful programs. Also has nice parks and lake front"
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  • Lharland_1
    "I have lived here for 6 years now and people are very nice and want to make sure the neighborhood stays safe. "
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  • Heather C.
    "I live in this neighborhood and it’s a community that’s starting to do more together (outside of Social Distancing). "
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  • Patriciajeanwolf
    "It’s a beautiful area with forest preserves everywhere. There are several lakes with tributaries so the chances of buying a house on the water is high. "
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  • Nicole P.
    "Lots of open areas to walk a dog but everyone seems to keep their dogs off of their leashes which isn't good for a dog like mine who can get skiddish when dogs run towards him. "
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  • Leslie J.
    "Not exactly a convenient location if you are headed downtown or to Deerfield. Fox lake is about 20-30minutes from Gurnee and 30-40 from Vernon hills"
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  • Tim
    "Farmer’s market on Tuesday afternoons in the summer near the community garden in the open area on Forest Ave."
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  • Brenda
    "you have plenty of privacy, and friendly neighborhood. The scenary is beautiful with all sorts of animals and wild life, close to lake to go boating. "
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  • Jennifer H.
    "I’ve lived here for a few years and it’s pretty quiet for the most part, I’m close to the lake which I love, just wish they could make more beaches around here or maybe even a small water park for little kiddies. "
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  • Daisy S.
    "I've lived in fox lake for 1 1/2 years and I love it. I feel safe I know my neighbors. stores are walking distance and restaurants are too."
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  • Brittney H.
    "I've lived in fox lake for about 4 years now and on several occasions i have seen people urinating from my window. The entire area is full of transients who have zero respect for people or their property. If you forget to wrap your hose up, guess what? It'll be gone by morning!"
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  • paulkat99
    "Great homes for full or part timers. All homes have docks for boats. "
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  • Mary G.
    "Lived in area for over 30 years all kids went to public schools and enjoyed it. every type of activities, close to water if you like boating or water sports, many parks to hike and lots of kid friendly parks,many restaurants and night life. perfect for every age group."
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Frequently asked questions about 159 Forest Ave

  • What is 159 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 Forest Ave in Fox Lake, IL is $213,300.
  • What is the price history for 159 Forest Ave?
    159 Forest Ave in Fox Lake, IL last sold for $52,000 in August 2017.
  • Is Fox Lake a buyer's or seller's market?
    Fox Lake is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Fox Lake?
    The median sale price in Fox Lake is $225K. That is up $3.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 159 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 159 Forest Ave in Fox Lake, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 159 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 159 Forest Ave in Fox Lake, IL has laundry facilities.

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