Lakelife awaits: updated ChainOLakes home with private pier & double lot! Step into lakeside living with this beautifully updated home just steps from Pistakee Lake-one of the Chain's largest and most active lakes-where everyday feels like vacation. Discover a lifestyle, not just a residence. Positioned on a rare double lot with a fully fenced backyard, this home is perfect for your pets and outdoor gatherings. Enjoy your own private pier plus neighborhood boat launch-ideal for exploring all 15 interconnected lakes and the Fox River with ease. A main-floor bedroom and full bath offer convenient, single-level living, while two upstairs bedrooms and another bath accommodate guests and family. The main floor blends a cozy living area with a remodeled kitchen featuring shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances-on-trend and stylish. Natural light floods the home through a sunroom with four sliding doors, providing year-round views of nature and easy indoor-outdoor flow. Opposite is a flexible space-currently a library-that can serve as a home office, formal dining room, or den. Detached two-car garage ensures ample storage, protection for vehicles, and room for all your boating toys throughout Chicagoland winters. Located within walking distance to vibrant downtown Fox Lake's restaurants, shopping, parks, and community events, this home delivers both waterfront fun and suburban convenience. Homes with this price and direct ChainOLakes access are rare-don't let this opportunity slip away! Don't miss the chance to embrace lakelife at its finest-contact us today to schedule your private showing!
3 BED 2 BATH CAPE COD PERFECTLY LOCATED WITHIN 1 BLOCK OF FOX LAKE AND LESS THAN A MILE FROM DOWNTOWN AND THE TRAIN. FULLY PERMITTED AND RENOVATED IN 2021. NEW APPLIANCES, PLUMBING, ELECTRIC, CARPET, VINYL, FIXTURES AND BATHROOMS. NEWER VINYL DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS. NEW WATER HEATER WILL BE INSTALLED. NO WASHER AND DRYER INCLUDED.
Public Records
Feb 25, 2021
Sold
$84,667
$61/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10270016
Sep 26, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$86,250
$62/sq ft
Aug 29, 2019
Pending
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Jul 19, 2019
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Jun 27, 2019
Contingent
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Jun 3, 2019
Price Changed
$95,000
$68/sq ft
May 13, 2019
Relisted (Reactivated)
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May 12, 2019
Listing Removed
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Apr 10, 2019
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Apr 3, 2019
Contingent
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Mar 21, 2019
Relisted (Active)
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Mar 20, 2019
Contingent
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Feb 11, 2019
Listed (New)
$100,000
$72/sq ft
+7
Adorable Cape Cod waiting for some TLC. Open kitchen and family room. Master bedroom on first floor. Enclosed porch off the kitchen. Live close to the lake and downtown! Copper pipes are missing. Not a short sale, a quick closing REO. Property sold AS-Is. All offers must include buyers check list, earnest money, and approval. Data can be assumed to be only approximate. Tax proration is 100%, no survey will be supplied by the seller. Seller and their agents will not be responsible for any misrepresentations within tax or MLS data.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1986
Sold
$23,500
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,353 (+6.4%)
$11,029 + $59,232
$70,261
2024
$5,031 (+1.7%)
$11,029 + $59,232
$70,261
2023
$4,945 (−2.8%)
$10,214 + $51,292
$61,506
2022
$5,089 (+47.7%)
$9,622 + $46,723
$56,345
2021
$3,446 (+0.2%)
$8,742 + $47,189
$55,931
2020
$3,439 (+1.1%)
$8,240 + $39,549
$47,789
2019
$3,401 (+42.1%)
$7,789 + $38,916
$46,705
2018
$2,394 (+38.2%)
$7,964 + $27,480
$35,444
2017
$1,732 (−8.7%)
$7,964 + $27,480
$35,444
2016
$1,898 (−2.1%)
$7,361 + $25,400
$32,761
2015
$1,939 (−2.8%)
$6,732 + $23,230
$29,962
2013
$1,994 (−13.0%)
$7,908 + $17,555
$25,463
2012
$2,293 (−34.6%)
$8,285 + $21,276
$29,561
2011
$3,507 (+2.4%)
$8,649 + $37,860
$46,509
2010
$3,425 (+7.8%)
$10,493 + $39,795
$50,288
2008
$3,178 (+5.2%)
$10,790 + $40,920
$51,710
2007
$3,021
$10,470 + $39,707
$50,177
Tax history for 9 Arlington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,353 (+6.4%)
$11,029 + $59,232
$70,261
2024
$5,031 (+1.7%)
$11,029 + $59,232
$70,261
2023
$4,945 (−2.8%)
$10,214 + $51,292
$61,506
2022
$5,089 (+47.7%)
$9,622 + $46,723
$56,345
2021
$3,446 (+0.2%)
$8,742 + $47,189
$55,931
2020
$3,439 (+1.1%)
$8,240 + $39,549
$47,789
2019
$3,401 (+42.1%)
$7,789 + $38,916
$46,705
2018
$2,394 (+38.2%)
$7,964 + $27,480
$35,444
2017
$1,732 (−8.7%)
$7,964 + $27,480
$35,444
2016
$1,898 (−2.1%)
$7,361 + $25,400
$32,761
2015
$1,939 (−2.8%)
$6,732 + $23,230
$29,962
2013
$1,994 (−13.0%)
$7,908 + $17,555
$25,463
2012
$2,293 (−34.6%)
$8,285 + $21,276
$29,561
2011
$3,507 (+2.4%)
$8,649 + $37,860
$46,509
2010
$3,425 (+7.8%)
$10,493 + $39,795
$50,288
2008
$3,178 (+5.2%)
$10,790 + $40,920
$51,710
2007
$3,021
$10,470 + $39,707
$50,177
*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
Permits
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,525 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
1,392
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
05-09-400-052
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
Mar 31, 2023 • Final
Building - alteration
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
# of Parking (Total): 1.5
Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 12
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 20
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 8 x 20
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: COMBO
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 15
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 6 x 4
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 15
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Finished
Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath