Charming 2 BR Cedar Cottage on 1.5 Lots with Private Pier Access, Lake Rights & 2 Car Garage in Pistakee Portal Subdivision. Kitchen has Pergo flooring & plenty of counter/cabinet space. Newer appliances included. Other newer items to provide years of enjoyment: newer central air, newer furnace, 2008 Roof (complete tear off). Newer, Quality Thermo Pane Windows throughout. wood trim blinds. Piers at end of street, no fees required. Taxes prorated at 100%. Property sold as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jean Carlson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with Jim Starwalt• Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Star Homes
Charming 2 BR Cedar Cottage on 1.5 Lots with Private Pier Access, Lake Rights & 2 Car Garage in Pistakee Portal Subdivision. Remodeled eat-in kitchen w/ Pergo flooring & plenty of counter/cabinet space. Newer appliances included. Other newer items to provide years of enjoyment: newer central air, newer furnace, & brand new 2008 Roof (complete tear off). Quality Thermo Pane Windows throughout. Lovely wood trim blinds
Public Records
Dec 19, 2000
Sold
$110,000
Public Records
Jun 21, 1999
Sold
$75,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,596 (+8.4%)
$7,889 + $34,182
$42,071
2024
$2,395 (+5.3%)
$7,889 + $34,182
$42,071
2023
$2,275 (−6.8%)
$7,306 + $29,973
$37,279
2022
$2,442 (+4.5%)
$6,883 + $27,045
$33,928
2021
$2,338 (+0.1%)
$6,253 + $26,586
$32,839
2020
$2,335 (+5.4%)
$5,894 + $25,060
$30,954
2019
$2,214 (+19.5%)
$5,572 + $23,688
$29,260
2018
$1,853 (+7.3%)
$5,697 + $19,226
$24,923
2017
$1,727 (+2.4%)
$5,697 + $19,226
$24,923
2016
$1,686 (+8.0%)
$5,266 + $17,771
$23,037
2015
$1,562 (+16.1%)
$4,816 + $16,253
$21,069
2013
$1,345 (−11.5%)
$5,656 + $13,004
$18,660
2012
$1,519 (−33.0%)
$5,926 + $15,649
$21,575
2011
$2,267 (+0.9%)
$6,186 + $25,946
$32,132
2010
$2,247 (+6.7%)
$7,506 + $27,517
$35,023
2008
$2,107 (+6.1%)
$7,718 + $28,590
$36,308
2007
$1,985
$7,489 + $27,207
$34,696
Tax history for 18 Covington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,596 (+8.4%)
$7,889 + $34,182
$42,071
2024
$2,395 (+5.3%)
$7,889 + $34,182
$42,071
2023
$2,275 (−6.8%)
$7,306 + $29,973
$37,279
2022
$2,442 (+4.5%)
$6,883 + $27,045
$33,928
2021
$2,338 (+0.1%)
$6,253 + $26,586
$32,839
2020
$2,335 (+5.4%)
$5,894 + $25,060
$30,954
2019
$2,214 (+19.5%)
$5,572 + $23,688
$29,260
2018
$1,853 (+7.3%)
$5,697 + $19,226
$24,923
2017
$1,727 (+2.4%)
$5,697 + $19,226
$24,923
2016
$1,686 (+8.0%)
$5,266 + $17,771
$23,037
2015
$1,562 (+16.1%)
$4,816 + $16,253
$21,069
2013
$1,345 (−11.5%)
$5,656 + $13,004
$18,660
2012
$1,519 (−33.0%)
$5,926 + $15,649
$21,575
2011
$2,267 (+0.9%)
$6,186 + $25,946
$32,132
2010
$2,247 (+6.7%)
$7,506 + $27,517
$35,023
2008
$2,107 (+6.1%)
$7,718 + $28,590
$36,308
2007
$1,985
$7,489 + $27,207
$34,696
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1938
Sq. Ft.
798
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
05-09-400-229
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 Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 6 x 6
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 8
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 7
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement Description: Crawl
Laundry Features: In Unit
Interior Features
Interior Features: Some Carpeting, Some Window Treatmnt
# of Rooms: 4
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Not Reported
Exterior Building Type: Frame
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Model: RANCH
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2008
Parcel Number: 05094002290000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 75 X 80
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,337.52
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Dock, 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
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Pistakee Portals
Township: Grant
Corporate Limits: Fox Lake
Directions: GRAND & RTE 12 SOUTH TO EAGLE POINT WEST TO COVINGTON N
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 798
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Lake County
APN: 05-09-400-229
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing, Immediate, Negotiable
Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Star Home Team
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
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
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Estimated sale price
$204,000 – $247,000
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