CHARMING RANCH WITH LARGE KITCHEN AND PANTRY, 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH, LOCATED JUST A BLOCK AWAY FROM FOX LAKE AND THE BEAUTIFUL CHAIN O'LAKES! JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM RESTAURANTS, TRAIN, SHOPPING, MOVIE THEATRE AND THE BEAUTIFUL NEW LAKEFRONT PARK! BE IN BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS!
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
4,051 sq ftLot Size
$262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Dana Schwarz• Green Ivy Realty & Prop Mgmt
Listed by Randy Rantz• Green Ivy Realty & Prop Mgmt
Bought with Joseph Blum• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
BEAUTIFUL RANCH HOME RENOVATED 2016, ROOF, SIDING, WINDOWS, DOORS, TRIM, AC UNIT, FLOORS, APPLIANCES. CONVIENT LOCATION TO SHOPPING, COMMUTER TRAIN AND THEATRE. ONE BLOCK FROM THE LAKE WITH WATER RIGHTS. ALSO INCLUED - REFRIGERATOR, RANGE/OVEN, MICROWAVE, WASHER, DRYER.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09343125
Jun 14, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$90,000
$112/sq ft
May 5, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 30, 2017
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Mar 20, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 14, 2017
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Feb 10, 2017
Contingent
—
Dec 10, 2016
Price Changed
$84,900
$106/sq ft
Oct 28, 2016
Price Changed
$89,900
$112/sq ft
Sep 15, 2016
Listed (New)
$93,000
$116/sq ft
+9
Completely Renovated Ranch Home; New roof, New Siding, New windows, New Doors, New Trim, New appliances, New AC unit, New Floors, Freshly painted, Fully renovated kitchen, Remodeled bathroom and much more. Enjoy this beautiful and affordable home in this Convenient location Just a block from the lake, with water rights, Lake access is just 2 houses down at the end of the street, near Metra station, stores, Restaurants and entertainment. Down payment and closing cost assistance may be available call or email listing agent for more details.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,620 (+9.3%)
$5,239 + $37,578
$42,817
2024
$2,398 (+5.8%)
$5,239 + $37,578
$42,817
2023
$2,267 (−7.1%)
$4,852 + $32,464
$37,316
2022
$2,441 (+4.5%)
$4,572 + $29,260
$33,832
2021
$2,337 (+0.1%)
$4,153 + $28,676
$32,829
2020
$2,334 (+5.4%)
$3,915 + $27,030
$30,945
2019
$2,214 (+40.1%)
$3,701 + $25,550
$29,251
2018
$1,580 (−23.8%)
$3,784 + $18,352
$22,136
2017
$2,074 (−0.9%)
$3,784 + $18,352
$22,136
2016
$2,094 (+19.3%)
$3,847 + $18,659
$22,506
2015
$1,755 (+24.1%)
$3,199 + $15,514
$18,713
2013
$1,414 (+113.9%)
$3,757 + $9,839
$13,596
2012
$661 (−17.5%)
$3,936 + $12,704
$16,640
2011
$801 (+10.9%)
$4,109 + $23,463
$27,572
2010
$722 (+8.8%)
$4,985 + $24,714
$29,699
2008
$664 (−10.1%)
$5,126 + $25,413
$30,539
2007
$739
$4,974 + $24,660
$29,634
Tax history for 42 Fairfax Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,620 (+9.3%)
$5,239 + $37,578
$42,817
2024
$2,398 (+5.8%)
$5,239 + $37,578
$42,817
2023
$2,267 (−7.1%)
$4,852 + $32,464
$37,316
2022
$2,441 (+4.5%)
$4,572 + $29,260
$33,832
2021
$2,337 (+0.1%)
$4,153 + $28,676
$32,829
2020
$2,334 (+5.4%)
$3,915 + $27,030
$30,945
2019
$2,214 (+40.1%)
$3,701 + $25,550
$29,251
2018
$1,580 (−23.8%)
$3,784 + $18,352
$22,136
2017
$2,074 (−0.9%)
$3,784 + $18,352
$22,136
2016
$2,094 (+19.3%)
$3,847 + $18,659
$22,506
2015
$1,755 (+24.1%)
$3,199 + $15,514
$18,713
2013
$1,414 (+113.9%)
$3,757 + $9,839
$13,596
2012
$661 (−17.5%)
$3,936 + $12,704
$16,640
2011
$801 (+10.9%)
$4,109 + $23,463
$27,572
2010
$722 (+8.8%)
$4,985 + $24,714
$29,699
2008
$664 (−10.1%)
$5,126 + $25,413
$30,539
2007
$739
$4,974 + $24,660
$29,634
*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
4,050 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
804
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
05-09-400-090
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): 4
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 10
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: 11 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 22
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 19
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement Description: None
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2016
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Flood Zone
Parcel Number: 05094000900000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X81
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,441
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: 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
Township: Grant
Corporate Limits: Fox Lake
Directions: ROUTE 12 TO EAGLE POINT RD. WEST TO FAIRFAX TO HOME.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 804
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,050 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Lake County
APN: 05-09-400-090
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Stanton School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Grant Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
$201,000 – $243,000
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