28 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
OFF MARKET

$207,600

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,448 sqft

28 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Est. Refi. Payment $1,609/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 20, 2004 for $149,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$208K
Since last month
Increased$800 (+0.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$11K (-4.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$59K (+39.9%)
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 +119% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$208K
August 2026$208K
July 2026$208K
June 2026$208K
May 2026$212K
April 2026$209K
March 2026$205K
February 2026$204K
January 2026$206K
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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
48 Ernest Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$150,000
12/03/25
2
1,536
101 Siloam Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$223,000
01/30/26
3
1
1,916
50 E Oak St, Fox Lake, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$270,000
01/28/26
3
1.5
1,800
93 Keystone Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$120,000
01/26/26
1
720
49 Marvin St, Fox Lake, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$291,000
05/05/26
3
2
1,550
17 Arlington Ln, Fox Lake, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$160,000
05/19/26
1
1,832
12 Arlington Ln, Fox Lake, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$207,500
07/10/26
2
1
720
138 Cora Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$207,900
11/12/25
3
1
1,260
67 Cora Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$465,000
12/05/25
3
1
999
36 Medinah Ave, Fox Lake, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$310,000
08/21/26
2
2
1,346

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
28 Glen Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.06
$229,900
3
1
1,212
For Sale
52 Ernest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.03
$298,200
3
2
2,550
Off Market
31 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.07
$387,600
4
3
2,650
Off Market
33 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.08
$372,500
3
3
2,500
Off Market
70 W Highland Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.10
$238,200
2
2
1,320
Off Market
51 Pleasant Oak Ct, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.11
$293,500
3
1.5
1,328
Off Market
55 Mariner Ln #55, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.13
$181,900
2
1.5
877
Off Market
41 Marvin St, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.11
$292,900
3
1.5
1,300
Off Market
79 Lakewood Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.15
$295,100
3
2
1,040
Off Market
128.5 Cora Ave #C, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.15
$143,400
2
1.5
1,050
Off Market
49 Marvin St, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.13
$291,000
3
2
1,550
Recently Sold
57 Mariner Ln #57, Fox Lake, IL 60020
0.16
$205,400
2
2.5
1,040
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1928
2,448 sqft
$85/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 28 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL. 28 Forest Ave is in Fox Lake, IL and in ZIP code 60020. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 2,448 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7749 sqft and was built in 1928.
28 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 2,448 sqft single-family home built in 1928. It last sold for $149,000 on May 20, 2004. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $207,600, with a rent estimate of $2,590/month.

Home Details for 28 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928Year Updated: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7749 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 20, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$149,000
Nov 4, 1996
Source: N/A
Sold
$88,000

Market trends in Fox Lake

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$233K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$188
$9MoM
Available listings
67
1MoM

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

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  • 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 28 Forest Ave

  • What is 28 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 28 Forest Ave in Fox Lake, IL is $207,600.
  • What is the price history for 28 Forest Ave?
    28 Forest Ave in Fox Lake, IL last sold for $149,000 in May 2004.
  • 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 $233K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 28 Forest Ave?
    The lot at 28 Forest Ave in Fox Lake, IL is about 0.18 acres (7,749 sq ft).

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