Gorgeous home on Pistakee Lake. Beautiful high end finishes! Existing foundation 1955- completely rebuilt up from foundation in 2009. Beautiful chef's kitchen with large peninsula for seating. Incredible screened in porch to relax in catching the most breathtaking sunsets the chain has to offer! Quick switch turns on a gas flame fireplace in the family room. 4 big bedrooms upstairs- master has balcony looking out onto the lake. Second bedroom also has a private balcony. Wait until you see the bonus room! Dry basement. Nice laundry room with extra pantry storage. Vacant lot next door is owned by Fox Waterways however homeowners maintain it and use it. Landscaper maintains every year. HVAC maintained and cleaned annually. Nice, long, removable pier stays with the property. NO FLOOD PLAIN! This is an as-is sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
7,600 sq ftLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Benson• Keller Williams Success Realty
Bought with Amy Filbert• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
NEW CONSTRUCTION CAN BE FOUND FROM THE FOUNDATION UP! Beautiful Pistakkee Lake/Chain O' Lakes Contemporary! Not in flood plain! All High-end finishes including HW floors, marble, granite, cherry cabinets, SS appliances, fireplace, surround sound, 3 decks, 60' pier, full basement, eco friendly tankless water heater, 400 sq. ft. bonus room wired for media or entertainment room! Concrete sea wall! Amazing sunsets! WOW!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07168112
May 14, 2009
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07012289
Nov 28, 2008
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 30, 2008
Sold
$227,500
$81/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 1993
Sold
$145,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1984
Sold
$80,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,700 (+6.5%)
$20,206 + $228,123
$248,329
2024
$16,619 (+6.0%)
$20,206 + $228,123
$248,329
2023
$15,671 (+8.6%)
$18,713 + $200,461
$219,174
2022
$14,435 (+3.5%)
$17,629 + $176,955
$194,584
2021
$13,950 (−0.1%)
$17,797 + $151,866
$169,663
2020
$13,967 (+4.9%)
$16,775 + $143,148
$159,923
2019
$13,313 (−1.7%)
$15,856 + $135,311
$151,167
2018
$13,543 (+5.5%)
$24,871 + $124,398
$149,269
2017
$12,838 (−14.4%)
$24,871 + $124,398
$149,269
2016
$15,006 (+5.5%)
$22,988 + $135,666
$158,654
2015
$14,227 (+34.4%)
$21,024 + $124,077
$145,101
2013
$10,586 (+33.2%)
$18,514 + $92,538
$111,052
2012
$7,949 (+3.1%)
$20,165 + $92,313
$112,478
2011
$7,711 (+1.8%)
$21,438 + $98,143
$119,581
2010
$7,572 (+5.9%)
$21,443 + $107,134
$128,577
2008
$7,151 (+11.0%)
$22,049 + $107,997
$130,046
2007
$6,441
$21,396 + $79,935
$101,331
Tax history for 42 S Pistakee Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,700 (+6.5%)
$20,206 + $228,123
$248,329
2024
$16,619 (+6.0%)
$20,206 + $228,123
$248,329
2023
$15,671 (+8.6%)
$18,713 + $200,461
$219,174
2022
$14,435 (+3.5%)
$17,629 + $176,955
$194,584
2021
$13,950 (−0.1%)
$17,797 + $151,866
$169,663
2020
$13,967 (+4.9%)
$16,775 + $143,148
$159,923
2019
$13,313 (−1.7%)
$15,856 + $135,311
$151,167
2018
$13,543 (+5.5%)
$24,871 + $124,398
$149,269
2017
$12,838 (−14.4%)
$24,871 + $124,398
$149,269
2016
$15,006 (+5.5%)
$22,988 + $135,666
$158,654
2015
$14,227 (+34.4%)
$21,024 + $124,077
$145,101
2013
$10,586 (+33.2%)
$18,514 + $92,538
$111,052
2012
$7,949 (+3.1%)
$20,165 + $92,313
$112,478
2011
$7,711 (+1.8%)
$21,438 + $98,143
$119,581
2010
$7,572 (+5.9%)
$21,443 + $107,134
$128,577
2008
$7,151 (+11.0%)
$22,049 + $107,997
$130,046
2007
$6,441
$21,396 + $79,935
$101,331
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,811
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
05-09-224-006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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 Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 21
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 18
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 16
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 26 x 16
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Age: 16-20 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
Rebuilt Year: 2009
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 05092240060000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X152
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,671.40
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
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: Rt 12 to Lagoon Rd and R on S pistakee Lake Rd
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,811
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Lake County
APN: 05-09-224-006
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 • 1.4mi
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, 13 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
$800,000 – $969,000
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