Be Sure to see this Charmer-Imagine a stunning three bedroom waterfront home on the Chain of Lakes between Petite & Fox Lake with direct access-close to Golf courses & Marina, nestled along a tranquil water channel This home has breathtaking views situated on a quiet street! This beautifully designed property blends modern elegance with coastal charm. Furnishings can stay. The Spacious Floor Plan welcomes you with a bright and airy living space, featuring large panoramic windows that flood the interiors with natural light and showcase the stunning water views. The Gourmet Kitchen is a chef's dream with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large island with storage, and newer, custom cabinetry, perfect for entertaining, the layout of this home is designed to provide comfort, elegance, and functionality, making it the perfect retreat for homeowners and guests alike, Enjoy a spacious deck, fire pit, patio, and a beautifully landscaped backyard perfect for boating, or relaxing by the water. Central air conditioning, a cozy fireplace, large enclosed porch, newer water softener, some windows, gutters, screened porch, washer and dryer, cement parking pad are a few upgrades. This Prime Location is situated in a peaceful yet convenient area, with easy access to shopping, dining, and recreational activities. This dream waterfront home offers natural beauty, with upgrades under two years: new retaining wall, new 24 x 8 dock and Updated Electrical system. Discover the beauty and endless recreation of Chain O' Lakes, where waterfront living meets adventure and relaxation! Shed sold AS-IS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
3,563 sq ftLot Size
$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Lynn Dahl• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Listed by Joanna Ozyp• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with Jodi Cinq-Mars• Keller Williams North Shore West
2 bedrooms on top level, 1 bedroom on lower level. Home backs up to channel that leads to chain of lakes. Designed to look like a log cabin.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Miller
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 25966 W Wilson Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 18, 2025
Sold
$369,000
$308/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12277908
Jul 1, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$369,000
$308/sq ft
Jun 5, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
May 22, 2025
Price Changed
$369,000
$308/sq ft
May 7, 2025
Price Changed
$395,000
$329/sq ft
Feb 26, 2025
Listed (Active)
$400,000
$333/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11675792
Feb 10, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$350,000
$292/sq ft
Jan 8, 2023
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Dec 9, 2022
Price Changed
$375,000
$313/sq ft
Nov 18, 2022
Listed (Active)
$425,000
$354/sq ft
+29
Lake resort life is calling your name! This private cabin-style house sits on a water channel that's connected to Petite Lake and Fox Lake. The kitchen in this gem has been updated with new cabinets, granite counters, island with eating space, and stainless-steel appliances. The living room has double sliders that fill the space with natural light, offer water views and access to the large brand-new composite deck. Updated bathroom on main floor. Head on down the mood-setting spiral staircase to the family room with a North Woods Cabin vibe featuring a stone gas fireplace and a third bedroom. Enter the den which has windows all around and sliders to the screened porch. The yard has been professionally landscaped with retaining walls for your flowers, fire pit, and patio. Sit by the bonfire after fishing from your OWN PRIVATE PIER. You are a short boat ride away from all the lake fun, restaurants accessible by the water, beaches, etc. New water softener, new water filters, some new windows, new gutters, new deck with screened porch, new washer and dryer, new cement parking pad. Take advantage of low property taxes which are calculated based on the first floor of 600sqf while the whole house is over 1200sqf (buyer to verify themselves). Come and see all this home and all the Chain O' Lakes has to offer!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11626632
Nov 9, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2022
Listed (Active)
*
Public Records
Jun 4, 2020
Sold
$180,000
$150/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10658995
May 14, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$185,000
$154/sq ft
Apr 1, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Mar 6, 2020
Listed (New)
$185,000
$154/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10368569
Nov 26, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2019
Price Changed
*
Jul 8, 2019
Price Changed
*
May 6, 2019
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Aug 1, 1990
Sold
$89,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1989
Sold
$50,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,161 (+2.2%)
$30,941 + $56,410
$87,351
2024
$7,006 (+5.0%)
$30,941 + $56,410
$87,351
2023
$6,673 (+29.6%)
$28,844 + $52,587
$81,431
2022
$5,149 (+4.2%)
$25,485 + $46,463
$71,948
2021
$4,943 (+2.0%)
$25,192 + $29,674
$54,866
2020
$4,845 (−4.1%)
$23,402 + $27,565
$50,967
2019
$5,053 (+27.1%)
$21,770 + $25,643
$47,413
2018
$3,976 (+7.2%)
$22,930 + $14,355
$37,285
2017
$3,710 (−4.8%)
$22,930 + $14,355
$37,285
2016
$3,897 (−14.8%)
$22,318 + $13,972
$36,290
2015
$4,572 (+5.3%)
$21,414 + $20,385
$41,799
2013
$4,340 (+2.8%)
$20,542 + $18,077
$38,619
2012
$4,222 (−8.0%)
$20,849 + $22,286
$43,135
2011
$4,587 (+5.3%)
$21,852 + $23,358
$45,210
2010
$4,358 (+3.3%)
$22,628 + $24,188
$46,816
2008
$4,219 (+93.8%)
$23,806 + $25,448
$49,254
2007
$2,177
$12,746 + $13,546
$26,292
Tax history for 25966 W Wilson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,161 (+2.2%)
$30,941 + $56,410
$87,351
2024
$7,006 (+5.0%)
$30,941 + $56,410
$87,351
2023
$6,673 (+29.6%)
$28,844 + $52,587
$81,431
2022
$5,149 (+4.2%)
$25,485 + $46,463
$71,948
2021
$4,943 (+2.0%)
$25,192 + $29,674
$54,866
2020
$4,845 (−4.1%)
$23,402 + $27,565
$50,967
2019
$5,053 (+27.1%)
$21,770 + $25,643
$47,413
2018
$3,976 (+7.2%)
$22,930 + $14,355
$37,285
2017
$3,710 (−4.8%)
$22,930 + $14,355
$37,285
2016
$3,897 (−14.8%)
$22,318 + $13,972
$36,290
2015
$4,572 (+5.3%)
$21,414 + $20,385
$41,799
2013
$4,340 (+2.8%)
$20,542 + $18,077
$38,619
2012
$4,222 (−8.0%)
$20,849 + $22,286
$43,135
2011
$4,587 (+5.3%)
$21,852 + $23,358
$45,210
2010
$4,358 (+3.3%)
$22,628 + $24,188
$46,816
2008
$4,219 (+93.8%)
$23,806 + $25,448
$49,254
2007
$2,177
$12,746 + $13,546
$26,292
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,781 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,050
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
01-36-102-015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
OS
Open Space District
The OS, Open Space District is primarily intended to accommodate and protect those lands designated in the Framework Plan as fulfilling local and regional public open space needs in the county.; As such, only those uses that are compatible with or otherwise support public recreational, resource conservation or other open space purposes are permitted within the district.; The OS District is not intended to accommodate new development but rather to respond to the regional open space needs generated by a growing population, as well as to accommodate those uses that by their very nature are of an open space character, with very low development intensity.; The OS District is intended to implement the Regional Framework Plan’s Open Space future land use designation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Other
Public service
Amusement facility
Golf related
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Water related-Wetland
Nov 5, 2020 • Final
Building - deck
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking Features: Concrete, Off Street, Driveway, On Site, Owned