Move-in Ready! There's nothing to do but pack your bags and move into this completely updated home. The kitchen, remodeled in 2021, boasts new granite countertops, cabinets, flooring, and stainless steel appliances-it's a bright and functional centerpiece of the home. Enjoy new flooring throughout and freshly painted interiors. The vaulted master bedroom features a brand new full bath with stylish barn doors, while the second full bath has also been completely redone. The vaulted living room and second bedroom provide plenty of space and comfort. Outside, you'll find a one-car garage, a deck, and a perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Plus, this home comes with water rights to the Chain O' Lakes, offering endless opportunities for outdoor fun. Don't miss your chance to make this beautifully updated home yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
5,048 sq ftLot Size
$311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Marilyn Durante• Lakes Realty Group
Bought with Bozena Strzesak• Buy & Sell Realty Inc.
WOW, WOW, WOW, Calling all Investors, rehabbers, calling on all looking for a Fixer Upper! The Owner had BOTH Roofs replaced on August 1st 2020!! We are Looking for anyone that LOVE"S the idea of LIVING near Water. This is Pistakee Lake that feeds to Fox Lake and the Fox River! If you have a boat or have always wanted to buy a boat, jet ski, if you LOVE to fish etc. Come check out this Ranch Cottage! It is only STEPS from the lake. There is a Marina just 2 minutes from the house to go jump in your boat and spend the day on the water. Maybe you are looking for a Summer Home!? Come out to see this location, maybe you can get here in time for some Summer fun of living so close to the Lake. You have to see the space in person. The bedroom space is on the smaller size because you will want to be outside alot! The 1.5 garage has extra space for your things. Who Knows you might want to add a shed too? Looking for a HANDY MAN OR WOMAN to come in and turn this into a real GEM! This home needs work for sure, but it can be done over time. Come take a peek inside to see if this would be an awesome place to call YOUR "HOME"!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08592712
May 23, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$35,100
$42/sq ft
May 9, 2014
Contingent
—
Apr 22, 2014
Listed (New)
$44,900
$54/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08008732
Sep 24, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 25, 2012
Contingent
—
Mar 28, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Mar 2, 2012
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07870629
Mar 6, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 10, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Jan 20, 2012
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Dec 30, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Sep 13, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Aug 29, 2011
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Aug 1, 2011
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Jan 20, 2003
Sold
$121,000
$145/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 18, 2002
Sold
$121,000
$145/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1985
Sold
$25,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,471 (+39.4%)
$6,533 + $52,152
$58,685
2024
$3,206 (+2.6%)
$6,533 + $52,152
$58,685
2023
$3,125 (−0.5%)
$6,051 + $33,146
$39,197
2022
$3,141 (+3.0%)
$5,700 + $29,913
$35,613
2021
$3,048 (−0.2%)
$5,180 + $29,343
$34,523
2020
$3,055 (+4.7%)
$4,883 + $27,659
$32,542
2019
$2,918 (+17.3%)
$4,615 + $26,145
$30,760
2018
$2,488 (+4.5%)
$4,717 + $20,685
$25,402
2017
$2,380 (−0.9%)
$4,717 + $20,685
$25,402
2016
$2,403 (+4.9%)
$4,360 + $19,119
$23,479
2015
$2,291 (+59.9%)
$3,988 + $17,486
$21,474
2013
$1,433 (−13.6%)
$4,684 + $13,988
$18,672
2012
$1,659 (−34.4%)
$4,908 + $18,107
$23,015
2011
$2,531 (+2.5%)
$5,124 + $30,063
$35,187
2010
$2,469 (+6.9%)
$6,216 + $31,681
$37,897
2008
$2,310 (+4.5%)
$6,392 + $32,832
$39,224
2007
$2,210
$6,202 + $31,859
$38,061
Tax history for 43 Fairfax Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,471 (+39.4%)
$6,533 + $52,152
$58,685
2024
$3,206 (+2.6%)
$6,533 + $52,152
$58,685
2023
$3,125 (−0.5%)
$6,051 + $33,146
$39,197
2022
$3,141 (+3.0%)
$5,700 + $29,913
$35,613
2021
$3,048 (−0.2%)
$5,180 + $29,343
$34,523
2020
$3,055 (+4.7%)
$4,883 + $27,659
$32,542
2019
$2,918 (+17.3%)
$4,615 + $26,145
$30,760
2018
$2,488 (+4.5%)
$4,717 + $20,685
$25,402
2017
$2,380 (−0.9%)
$4,717 + $20,685
$25,402
2016
$2,403 (+4.9%)
$4,360 + $19,119
$23,479
2015
$2,291 (+59.9%)
$3,988 + $17,486
$21,474
2013
$1,433 (−13.6%)
$4,684 + $13,988
$18,672
2012
$1,659 (−34.4%)
$4,908 + $18,107
$23,015
2011
$2,531 (+2.5%)
$5,124 + $30,063
$35,187
2010
$2,469 (+6.9%)
$6,216 + $31,681
$37,897
2008
$2,310 (+4.5%)
$6,392 + $32,832
$39,224
2007
$2,210
$6,202 + $31,859
$38,061
*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
5,050 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1946
Sq. Ft.
834
Year built
1919
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
05-09-400-115
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 Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Listing provided courtesy of: Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
Listing agent: Bozena Strzesak (7733508920)
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Thu Sep 17 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.