Off Market Oct 2024 for $220K

$259,170

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,490/mo

•

834

sq ft

43 Fairfax Rd, Fox Lake, IL 60020

About this home

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.

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12145332

Redfin Estimate

$259,170

$39K since sold in October 2024$3,000 since August

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$310,000
A
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
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B
2 beds2 baths849 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$185,000
C
2 beds1 bath759 sq ft
27 Atwater Pkwy, Fox Lake, IL 60020
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$207,500
D
2 beds1 bath720 sq ft
12 Arlington Ln, Fox Lake, IL 60020
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$200,000
E
2 beds1 bath768 sq ft
91 Bay Rd, Fox Lake, IL 60020
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$120,800
F
2 beds1 bath700 sq ft
24 S Hickory Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020

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Market trends in 60020, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$275K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

55d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 43 Fairfax Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED #12435770

Oct 23, 2025

Rental Removed

$1,800

$2/sq ft

Oct 11, 2025

Price Changed

$1,800

$2/sq ft

Aug 2, 2025

Listed for Rent

$2,100

$3/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12435804

Oct 23, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Sep 30, 2025

Price Changed

Aug 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12145332

Oct 17, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$220,000

$264/sq ft

Oct 3, 2024

Pending

—

Sep 18, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Sep 14, 2024

Relisted (Active)

—

Aug 31, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Aug 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

$219,900

$264/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 23, 2020

Sold

$90,000

$108/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10717785

Oct 14, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$90,000

$108/sq ft

Sep 30, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Sep 30, 2020

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Sep 28, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Sep 23, 2020

Price Changed

$99,500

$119/sq ft

Sep 11, 2020

Price Changed

$109,900

$132/sq ft

Aug 11, 2020

Price Changed

$119,900

$144/sq ft

Jun 17, 2020

Price Changed

$123,900

$149/sq ft

Jun 4, 2020

Price Changed

$133,900

$161/sq ft

May 18, 2020

Listed (New)

$140,000

$168/sq ft

+20

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

—

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

Stories

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)
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Flooring: Carpet

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
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 8
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22 x 12
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: None
Basement Description: Crawl
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Wood Laminate Floors
# of Rooms: 4

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 834

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 834
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2021
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 834
Total Sq Ft: 834
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 05094001150000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X101
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,125.18
Tax Year: 2023

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: Park, Dock, Water Rights, 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: Route 12 south of Grand Ave to Eagle Point Road west to Fairfax right on Fairfax.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 834
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,050 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Lake County
APN: 05-09-400-115

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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$247,000 – $299,000

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Home values near 43 Fairfax Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Fairfax Road, Fox Lake, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1875 Sq. Ft.	$363,064
46 Fairfax Road, Fox Lake, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1499 Sq. Ft.	$252,985

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Fairfax Road, Fox Lake, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$326,898
37 Fairfax Road, Fox Lake, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$244,763

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Fairfax Road, Fox Lake, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1626 Sq. Ft.	$245,792
45 Fairfax Road, Fox Lake, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 688 Sq. Ft.	$178,030

Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2025. This data may not match . 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.

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