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Cheap Home for sale in Lake County, IL:
Here's your chance to restore a magnificent piece of history near Lake Catherine in Antioch! Known as the "White Mansion, " this impressive 4,384 sq. ft. home sits on a scenic 3/4-acre lot and features 8 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, a huge dining hall, and two spacious sitting rooms. First and second-floor screened porches were added after the home was built, providing access to outdoor space from most of the bedrooms. Some recent updates within the last few years include a new roof, gutters, furnace and well. A detached 3 car garage and additional 8 car parking is a plus! Also, the association beach and park is just 2 blocks away! This one-of-a-kind property offers a rare opportunity t

$385,000

8 beds2.5 baths4,384 sq ft

25036 W 1st St, Antioch, IL 60002

Association park • Screened porches • Lake catherine

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM3D WALKTHROUGH

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Lake County, IL:
| HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER! | A practical opportunity for buyers looking for an affordable entry point, this 1-bed/1-bath ranch pairs a charming interior with a spacious fenced backyard & a convenient location. Recent improvements include brand-new copper plumbing, new sump pumps, an added outlet for EV charging, & security cameras. The generous backyard offers plenty of flexibility for outdoor living, gardening, recreation, or future improvements. Shopping, restaurants, a movie theater, & other local amenities are just a short distance away, with Round Lake only minutes from home. A solid option for a starter home or anyone seeking a property with room to make it their own!

$120,000

1 bed1 bath494 sq ft

1423 Melrose Ave, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

7,448 sq ft lot • 2 parking spots • Built 1951

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Lake County, IL:
PRIME FOX LAKE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - HIGH UPSIDE & MAJOR CAPITAL UPGRADES COMPLETE! Positioned directly in the heart of Fox Lake with serene water views and convenient lake access, 74 Cathryn St presents an incredible opportunity for savvy investors, project-driven buyers, or short-term rental operators looking to add value in a high-demand resort location. BRAND-NEW TEAR OFF ROOF COMPLETED THIS YEAR: The heaviest capital expenditure is already taken care of with a brand-new, full tear-off roof replacement, protecting your bottom line from day one. NEWER AC SYSTEM: Replaced central air compressor unit within the last 5 years reduces initial repair overhead and keeps mechanicals sol

$200,000

3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft

74 Cathryn St, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Lower-level rec room • New tear-off roof • Large patio

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 2PM

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Lake County, IL:
2nd Floor Ranch townhome within the Adlai Stevenson High School District. Fairfax Model includes a gorgeous gas-start fireplace and a 2nd-floor vaulted ceiling in the living/dining room area and the master bedroom. 3BR offers wonderful living space (many windows) with abundant natural light. 2-Story entry with double closet. Large eat-in kitchen open to below. The Master Suite feels spacious with the vaulted ceiling and Ensuite. This room features two closets: 1 walk-in closet and one double closet. In the Master ensuite: soaking tub and full-size shower. In-unit laundry room (full-size washer and dryer, furnace (2018), and newer Water Heater). Check FHA! Old Farm Village has a community p

$340,000

3 beds2 baths1,407 sq ft

1262 N Wellington Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Large eat-in kitchen • In-unit laundry room • Clubhouse

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Lake County, IL:
Charming opportunity to own this 3 bedroom /1 bath home situated on a large lot with the added beauty of a small creek running through the property. This home offers spacious living areas, full basement providing additional storage or expansion possibilities, and exterior parking for convenience. Enjoy the peaceful setting and ample outdoor space, perfect for gardening, recreation, or simple relaxing with nature. Property is being sold in AS IS condition, no surveys nor disclosures, taxes prorated. Great opportunity for owner occupants, investors or rehabbers looking for a property with a unique setting and endless possibilities.

$199,900

3 beds1 bath1,236 sq ft

611 Golfview Dr, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

Ample outdoor space • Exterior parking • Large lot

Property at 26979 N Ada St, Wauconda, IL 60084, 3 beds, 2 baths

$299,900

3 beds2 baths1,269 sq ft

26979 N Ada St, Wauconda, IL 60084

Property at 328 N Greenview Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060, 3 beds, 2 baths

$361,900

3 beds2 baths1,154 sq ft

328 N Greenview Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060

Property at 3423 Grandmore Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$399,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,328 sq ft

3423 Grandmore Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

Property at 932 Chase Ct, Gurnee, IL 60031, 1 bed, 1 bath

$199,000

1 bed1 bath782 sq ft

932 Chase Ct, Gurnee, IL 60031

Property at 618 N Oplaine Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$258,888

3 beds1.5 baths1,572 sq ft

618 N Oplaine Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

Property at 10 Hollycourt Ter, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, 4 beds, 2 baths

$449,900

4 beds2 baths1,830 sq ft

10 Hollycourt Ter, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Property at 2505 Magnolia Ln, Lindenhurst, IL 60046, 3 beds, 2 baths

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,252 sq ft

2505 Magnolia Ln, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Property at 2 Suffolk Way, Grayslake, IL 60030, 2 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

2 beds2 baths1,648 sq ft

2 Suffolk Way, Grayslake, IL 60030

Property at 706 Broadview Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$350,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,140 sq ft

706 Broadview Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

Property at 24283 N Forest Dr, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

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3 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft

24283 N Forest Dr, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Property at 40 Bermuda Colony #2, Fox Lake, IL 60020, 2 beds, 1 bath

$120,000

2 beds1 bath700 sq ft

40 Bermuda Colony #2, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Property at 1301 N Western Ave #231, Lake Forest, IL 60045, 2 beds, 2 baths

$394,000

2 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft

1301 N Western Ave #231, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Property at 117 Roosevelt Ave, Wauconda, IL 60084, 2 beds, 1 bath

$190,000

2 beds1 bath888 sq ft

117 Roosevelt Ave, Wauconda, IL 60084

Property at 1910 Elim Ave, Zion, IL 60099, 4 beds, 3 baths

$253,500

4 beds3 baths— sq ft

1910 Elim Ave, Zion, IL 60099

Property at 40541 N IL Route 83 Rte, Antioch, IL 60002, 3 beds, 2 baths

$275,000

3 beds2 baths1,781 sq ft

40541 N IL Route 83 Rte, Antioch, IL 60002

Property at 515 E Lyon Dr E #515, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 3 beds, 2 baths

$367,000

3 beds2 baths1,243 sq ft

515 E Lyon Dr E #515, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Property at 1356 Almaden Ln, Gurnee, IL 60031, 3 beds, 2 baths

$384,900

3 beds2 baths1,497 sq ft

1356 Almaden Ln, Gurnee, IL 60031

Property at 18559 W Karen Ln, Gurnee, IL 60031, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$269,000

3 beds1.5 baths925 sq ft

18559 W Karen Ln, Gurnee, IL 60031

Property at 415 Douglas Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, 4 beds, 2 baths

$384,900

4 beds2 baths2,325 sq ft

415 Douglas Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

Property at Undisclosed address, Wauconda, IL 60084, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$299,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,825 sq ft

Undisclosed address, Wauconda, IL 60084

Property at 1429 Ridgeway Ave, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073, 3 beds, 2 baths

$275,000

3 beds2 baths1,027 sq ft

1429 Ridgeway Ave, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

Property at 621 N Ash St, Waukegan, IL 60085, 2 beds, 1 bath

$184,900

2 beds1 bath800 sq ft

621 N Ash St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Property at 608 Inverrary Ln #608, Riverwoods, IL 60015, 2 beds, 1 bath

$254,900

2 beds1 bath1,085 sq ft

608 Inverrary Ln #608, Riverwoods, IL 60015

Property at 18619 W Sterling Ct, Grayslake, IL 60030, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$259,900

2 beds1.5 baths1,431 sq ft

18619 W Sterling Ct, Grayslake, IL 60030

Property at 39321 N Melbourne Ct, Beach Park, IL 60083, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$239,900

3 beds2.5 baths1,330 sq ft

39321 N Melbourne Ct, Beach Park, IL 60083

Property at 3422 Oakwood Dr, Island Lake, IL 60042, 5 beds, 2 baths

$419,000

5 beds2 baths2,982 sq ft

3422 Oakwood Dr, Island Lake, IL 60042

Property at 21279 W Shady Ln, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, 3 beds, 2 baths

$379,000

3 beds2 baths1,024 sq ft

21279 W Shady Ln, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Property at 219 S Primrose Ln, Round Lake, IL 60073, 5 beds, 2.5 baths

$352,000

5 beds2.5 baths2,900 sq ft

219 S Primrose Ln, Round Lake, IL 60073

Property at 1530 Elizabeth Ave, North Chicago, IL 60064, 2 beds, 1 bath

$169,900

2 beds1 bath728 sq ft

1530 Elizabeth Ave, North Chicago, IL 60064

Property at 385 Northgate Rd, Lindenhurst, IL 60046, 3 beds, 2 baths

$369,000

3 beds2 baths1,532 sq ft

385 Northgate Rd, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Property at 335 Belmont Ct, Grayslake, IL 60030, 3 beds, 2 baths

$189,999

3 beds2 baths1,834 sq ft

335 Belmont Ct, Grayslake, IL 60030

Property at 10802 W York House Rd, Beach Park, IL 60087, 4 beds, 1 bath

$299,900

4 beds1 bath2,133 sq ft

10802 W York House Rd, Beach Park, IL 60087

Property at 39843 Stoneywood Dr, Beach Park, IL 60083, 4 beds, 2.5 baths

$399,900

4 beds2.5 baths3,070 sq ft

39843 Stoneywood Dr, Beach Park, IL 60083

Property at 132 Walnut Ct, Mundelein, IL 60060, 3 beds, 2 baths

$330,000

3 beds2 baths1,060 sq ft

132 Walnut Ct, Mundelein, IL 60060

Property at 2400 Mark Ave, Zion, IL 60099, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$355,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,160 sq ft

2400 Mark Ave, Zion, IL 60099

Property at 2710 30th St, Zion, IL 60099, 2 beds, 1 bath

$160,000

2 beds1 bath1,074 sq ft

2710 30th St, Zion, IL 60099

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Lake County

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