Gorgeous Pistakee lakefront location and an outstanding opportunity for this 1.2 acre lakefront property in the Village of Fox Lake with 8900+ square feet of finished space on 3 levels. Zoned B-3, (see attached Fox Lake Zoning information), some of the permitted uses include hotel/motel, microbrewery, professional office, restaurant, funeral home (current use), with special uses (that must be approved by ordinance) including assisted living, memory care facility, nursing home, bed & breakfast, boat and marine sales, boat rental, boat storage, clubs/lodges/meeting halls/recreational centers, PUD (planned unit development), religion institutions, retail/service businesses, short term housing rentals. Over 6100 square feet of finished space above grade includes a beautifully updated 1900+ square foot 4 bedroom/ 2 bath residence on the 2nd floor with unobstructed lakefront views, gorgeous kitchen, sliders to a covered veranda overlooking the lake. The basement area is 2700+ square feet of finished space. There is a 60x30 detached garage and also an additional 2 car detached garage on the property as well as an inground pool (40x20) located near the lakefront. Large parking lot in back of the building. Walking distance to town and Metra station.
1968Year Built
1.2 acresLot Size
$169Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kimberly Schnoor• RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Bought with Marisol Finnegan• Coldwell Banker Realty
WATERFRONT HOME WITH LAKE RIGHTS ON PISTAKEE LAKE! THIS LITTLE CHARMER IS AN AMAZING BUY, AND SO MUCH BETTER THAN PAYING RENT! MOVE IN CONDITION, LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING, NEWER WINDOWS, 2 BEDROOMS WITH AMPLE CLOSET SPACE, REMODELED BATH AND KITCHEN WITH EATING SPACE AND PANTRY! LAUNDRY ROOM, UPDATED MECHANICALS, NEW ROOF IN 2019! LARGE DECK WITH GREAT VIEW OF THE LAKE, STORAGE SHED, NEAR STORES, WALK TO THE METRA STOP AND DOWNTOWN FOX LAKE! LOW TAXES!
Public Records
Jun 10, 2015
Sold
$900,000
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,925 (+0.6%)
$38,398
2024
$2,909 (−1.1%)
$38,398
2023
$2,940 (−18.1%)
$35,560
2022
$3,588
$33,500
Tax history for 12 N Pistakee Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,925 (+0.6%)
$38,398
2024
$2,909 (−1.1%)
$38,398
2023
$2,940 (−18.1%)
$35,560
2022
$3,588
$33,500
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Lake County
APN
05-09-211-010
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
B-3
Commercial Service And Wholesale District
The B-3 commercial service and wholesale district is established to provide areas where the principal use is for the retail and wholesale sale of goods and services to a consumer population embracing the village and intercommunity traffic through the village. Such uses include highway oriented service and commercial recreation types of establishments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Bank
Convenience store
Laundromat
Restaurant
Tavern / bar / nightclub / micro-Brewery
Hotel / motel
Office
Medical office
Research & development
Jan 3, 2025 • Final
Building - alteration
Remodel
Apr 3, 2023 • Final
Building - alteration
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
Exterior
Building Information
# of Units: 2
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Mixed Use
Ownership Type: Corporation
Parcel Number: 05092110150000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 170X265X110X50X205X30X106
Frontage Type: Public Road
Zoning: COMMR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $35,698.82
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heat/Ventilation: Forced Air,Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Township: Grant
Directions: West on Grand Avenue from Route 12 to Pistakee Lake Road, North to #
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lake County
APN: 05-09-211-010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Negotiable
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes
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Stanton School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Grant Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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