Lake house and detached cottage. Will need work and updating. Screened in porch in rear looks out to lake.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Miller
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 16 N Pistakee Lake Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED #12205443
Jan 3, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,650
$1/sq ft
Nov 14, 2024
Listed for Rent
$1,650
$1/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11402433
May 24, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$425,000
$142/sq ft
May 12, 2022
Listing Removed
—
May 12, 2022
Listed
$425,000
$142/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11143201
Jul 20, 2021
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10258012
May 17, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$275,000
$92/sq ft
Apr 14, 2019
Contingent
—
Apr 3, 2019
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Feb 18, 2019
Contingent
—
Jan 26, 2019
Listed (New)
$315,000
$105/sq ft
+7
MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS OF THE LAKE !!! PRICED TO SELL!! THIS HOME WAS VALUED OVER $400,000, BUT NOW IT IS VACANT AND READY FOR THE CREATIVE BUYER. .. THIS IS A VERY UNIQUE LAKEFRONT PROPERTY ON PISTAKEE LAKE. MAIN HOME CURRENTLY DIVIDED INTO 2 UNITS COULD EASILY BE CONVERTED TO A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. 3 OTHER RENTALS ON PROPERTY BRING GOOD INCOME. B4 ZONING ALLOWS FOR A MULTITUDE OF POTENTIAL USES. BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS OVERLOOKING PISTAKEE LAKE FOR MILES. .. PLEASE NOTE THAT BEDROOMS 3 & 4 ARE ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN THE APARTMENT THAT HAS ITS SEPARATE ENTRANCE AT THE REAR OF THE HOME. .. LOOK ON ADDITIONAL INFO FOR MANY POTENTIAL USES FOR THIS PROPERTY UNDER B-4 ZONING. BOAT LAUNCH ON PROPERTY, MOTIVATED SELLERS BRING ALL OFFERS! LET YOUR TENANTS FINANCE YOUR LAKEFRONT DREAM! OWNER APPEALED TAXES, ASSESSED VALUE DROPPED OVER $100,000.00 TAXES WILL COME DOWN ACCORDINGLY. .. .BEING SOLD IN AS-IS CONDITION. .. ..
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10150771
Jan 7, 2019
Contingent
—
Jan 6, 2019
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10004274
Oct 31, 2018
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10004293
Oct 31, 2018
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10004203
Jul 2, 2018
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09866631
Jul 2, 2018
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09811601
Jul 2, 2018
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09811595
Dec 4, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09676125
Oct 31, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09676118
Oct 31, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09613959
Jun 30, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09613953
Jun 30, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09518250
May 3, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09518265
May 3, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09383247
Mar 2, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09383468
Mar 2, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09286847
Nov 7, 2016
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09217911
Nov 7, 2016
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,548 (+0.6%)
$58,603 + $250,482
$309,085
2024
$23,414 (+39.9%)
$58,603 + $250,482
$309,085
2023
$16,738 (+48.5%)
$54,272 + $231,971
$286,243
2022
$11,273 (−27.7%)
$51,128 + $207,168
$258,296
2021
$15,597 (−0.2%)
$51,613 + $125,031
$176,644
2020
$15,632 (+8.8%)
$48,650 + $117,854
$166,504
2019
$14,371 (+7.4%)
$45,987 + $111,402
$157,389
2018
$13,386 (+4.9%)
$52,207 + $90,463
$142,670
2017
$12,760 (−14.1%)
$52,207 + $90,463
$142,670
2016
$14,847 (−17.0%)
$48,255 + $103,385
$151,640
2015
$17,885 (+25.1%)
$44,133 + $129,890
$174,023
2013
$14,301 (+10.0%)
$46,116 + $87,897
$134,013
2012
$13,001 (−6.9%)
$48,500 + $109,247
$157,747
2011
$13,958 (+3.3%)
$51,563 + $116,146
$167,709
2010
$13,508 (+7.9%)
$51,577 + $129,449
$181,026
2008
$12,524 (+7.1%)
$53,035 + $133,110
$186,145
2007
$11,695
$51,463 + $128,449
$179,912
Tax history for 16 N Pistakee Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,548 (+0.6%)
$58,603 + $250,482
$309,085
2024
$23,414 (+39.9%)
$58,603 + $250,482
$309,085
2023
$16,738 (+48.5%)
$54,272 + $231,971
$286,243
2022
$11,273 (−27.7%)
$51,128 + $207,168
$258,296
2021
$15,597 (−0.2%)
$51,613 + $125,031
$176,644
2020
$15,632 (+8.8%)
$48,650 + $117,854
$166,504
2019
$14,371 (+7.4%)
$45,987 + $111,402
$157,389
2018
$13,386 (+4.9%)
$52,207 + $90,463
$142,670
2017
$12,760 (−14.1%)
$52,207 + $90,463
$142,670
2016
$14,847 (−17.0%)
$48,255 + $103,385
$151,640
2015
$17,885 (+25.1%)
$44,133 + $129,890
$174,023
2013
$14,301 (+10.0%)
$46,116 + $87,897
$134,013
2012
$13,001 (−6.9%)
$48,500 + $109,247
$157,747
2011
$13,958 (+3.3%)
$51,563 + $116,146
$167,709
2010
$13,508 (+7.9%)
$51,577 + $129,449
$181,026
2008
$12,524 (+7.1%)
$53,035 + $133,110
$186,145
2007
$11,695
$51,463 + $128,449
$179,912
*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
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.65 Acres
Year renovated
1939
Sq. Ft.
5,610
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
05-09-211-007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
B-4
Resort Business District
The B-4 resort business district is established to provide areas for living quarters for short term occupancy by visitors and vacationers, to provide recreational facilities, and to provide access and to preserve the natural recreational resources of the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Restaurant
Tavern / bar / nightclub / micro-Brewery
Housing-Single unit
Hotel / motel
Office
Public service
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 12
# of Parking (Total): 12
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Eating Area
Level: Second
Dimensions: 8 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Sitting Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 16
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 14
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 8 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 20
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 27
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 20
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 32
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 18
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 3,000
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 2100
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: Yes
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 3,000
Total Sq Ft: 3,000
Upper Sq Ft: 900
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 05092110070000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 80X284X110X336
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,202.42
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam, Baseboard
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 114
Middle Or Junior School District: 114
High School District: 124
High School: Grant Community High School
Location Information
Township: Grant
Corporate Limits: Fox Lake
Directions: Grand Ave. W of Route 12 to Pistakee Lake N to property
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,610
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Lake County
APN: 05-09-211-007
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Stanton School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Grant Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fox Lake, IL • 60020
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
28
13
37
20
53
32
61
41
68
48
80
62
84
66
80
62
78
56
67
47
49
35
35
21
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$771,000 – $934,000
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