Charming fixer-upper just steps from Pistakee Lake! This 2 bed, 1 bath home at 17 Arlington Rd offers a rare value-add opportunity in a prime Fox Lake location. Enjoy lake living with the lake just steps away from your front door! The prime location makes this a great home for anyone looking to move closer to the water or for a get-away lake home to enjoy in the summer. Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this well-located property near the Chain O'Lakes-minutes to boating, fishing, dining, and all Fox Lake amenities. Buyer to perform due diligence; as-is sale.
Great opportunity if you are looking for a fixer-upper. Seems structurally solid. No sloping floors.
12 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Nukkala
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 17 Arlington Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12466011
Nov 17, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$110,000
$126/sq ft
Sep 26, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Sep 9, 2025
Listed (Active)
$150,000
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 1996
Sold
$71,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1991
Sold
$69,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,619 (+14.3%)
$6,811 + $43,570
$50,381
2024
$2,292 (+7.1%)
$6,811 + $43,570
$50,381
2023
$2,140 (−16.6%)
$6,308 + $37,716
$44,024
2022
$2,566 (+331.1%)
$5,943 + $34,445
$40,388
2021
$595 (−1.7%)
$5,399 + $33,801
$39,200
2020
$605 (+1.7%)
$5,089 + $31,861
$36,950
2019
$595 (−4.4%)
$4,810 + $30,117
$34,927
2018
$622 (−3.4%)
$4,918 + $18,999
$23,917
2017
$644 (−9.4%)
$4,918 + $18,999
$23,917
2016
$711 (−2.1%)
$4,546 + $17,561
$22,107
2015
$726 (−14.5%)
$4,158 + $16,061
$20,219
2013
$849 (−36.2%)
$4,884 + $12,469
$17,353
2012
$1,331 (−46.5%)
$5,117 + $18,442
$23,559
2011
$2,489 (+6.0%)
$5,342 + $33,251
$38,593
2010
$2,347 (+5.1%)
$6,481 + $34,963
$41,444
2008
$2,234 (−7.0%)
$6,664 + $35,952
$42,616
2007
$2,404
$6,466 + $34,886
$41,352
Tax history for 17 Arlington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,619 (+14.3%)
$6,811 + $43,570
$50,381
2024
$2,292 (+7.1%)
$6,811 + $43,570
$50,381
2023
$2,140 (−16.6%)
$6,308 + $37,716
$44,024
2022
$2,566 (+331.1%)
$5,943 + $34,445
$40,388
2021
$595 (−1.7%)
$5,399 + $33,801
$39,200
2020
$605 (+1.7%)
$5,089 + $31,861
$36,950
2019
$595 (−4.4%)
$4,810 + $30,117
$34,927
2018
$622 (−3.4%)
$4,918 + $18,999
$23,917
2017
$644 (−9.4%)
$4,918 + $18,999
$23,917
2016
$711 (−2.1%)
$4,546 + $17,561
$22,107
2015
$726 (−14.5%)
$4,158 + $16,061
$20,219
2013
$849 (−36.2%)
$4,884 + $12,469
$17,353
2012
$1,331 (−46.5%)
$5,117 + $18,442
$23,559
2011
$2,489 (+6.0%)
$5,342 + $33,251
$38,593
2010
$2,347 (+5.1%)
$6,481 + $34,963
$41,444
2008
$2,234 (−7.0%)
$6,664 + $35,952
$42,616
2007
$2,404
$6,466 + $34,886
$41,352
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,265 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
872
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
05-09-400-049
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R-2
One-Family Residence District
The R-2 one-family residence district is established to provide a higher density area than the R-1 district in which the principal use of the land is for single-family residences, together with the appropriate educational, religious and recreational facilities as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 3
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Deck
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: None
Basement: Crawl Space
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 05094000490000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 65x144
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: Other
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,292.26
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Location
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: Driving S on S US-12 A turn southwest onto Eagle Point Rd then west to Arlington Rd.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 872
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,265 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Lake County
APN: 05-09-400-049
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: Team Wisdom - Bob & Lisa Wisdom
Around this home
Schools
Stanton School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Grant Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$171,000 – $207,000
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