Homes for Sale in Fox Lake, IL
Lakeside Living at an Accessible Price — Northern Lake County's Best-Kept Secret
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Fox Lake is where the Chain O'Lakes region meets suburban Chicago — and the result is one of the most unique and undervalued communities in the area. With direct lake access, a charming village feel, and prices well below the metro area average, it's increasingly attracting buyers who want more space, more water, and more life.
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- ✓ Chain O'Lakes — boating, fishing, waterfront living
- ✓ Affordable waterfront and water-access homes
- ✓ Fox Lake Metra Station — Milwaukee District North
- ✓ Village charm with growing dining scene
- ✓ Northern Lake County's best value
Homes for sale in Fox Lake
Updated 9/18/2026 8:00 AM CDT · Listings courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Thinking of selling here? 48 detached homes closed in Fox Lake in the last 6 months at a median of $350,000. Get your free valuation → · Live Fox Lake market report →
Thinking of selling here? 77 attached homes closed in Fox Lake in the last 6 months at a median of $212,000. Get your free valuation → · Live Fox Lake market report →
Neighborhoods & subdivisions in Fox Lake
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The Fox Lake Housing Market
Fox Lake represents genuine value. Buyers can find waterfront and water-access homes at prices that would be unimaginable closer to the city. Ranch homes and split-levels start in the low-to-mid $100s, while lakefront properties can approach $500,000 — still exceptional value for what you get. The market has been quietly appreciating as more buyers discover the area.
Life in Fox Lake
Fox Lake's location on the Chain O'Lakes — a connected series of lakes and channels — means boating, fishing, kayaking, and waterfront dining are part of daily life. The village has a friendly, laid-back character that's a genuine breath of fresh air. The Fox Lake Metra station (Milwaukee District North Line) provides downtown Chicago access in about 80 minutes.
And the calendar doesn’t stop when the boats come off the water. The Village’s Parks & Recreation department has been steadily growing year-round programming at Lakefront Park — youth intro sports and tot-level motor-skills classes on one end, and an indoor winter lineup on the other: pickleball, open gym, an indoor walking track, Zumba, Tai Chi, seated strength, and an open game room with a seriously committed mahjong crowd. Cardio drumming and more dance programs are reportedly on the way. The current schedule is always on the village’s Parks & Recreation page — worth a look before you assume a lake town goes quiet in January.
Fox Lake Schools
Elementary students attend Districts 37 or 114 schools. High schoolers attend Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, which serves students from across the northern Chain O'Lakes region.
School Districts: Grant Community High School District 124 and Elementary Districts 37 and 114
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Get My Free Fox Lake Valuation →Local Landmarks & Highlights in Fox Lake
Fox Lake is the hub of the Chain O'Lakes, where waterfront homes, marinas and lake-life dining meet Metra rail service. Fox Lake homes fall primarily within the 60020 ZIP code.
The Chain O'Lakes
Ten connected lakes making this Illinois' busiest recreational boating region.
Downtown Fox Lake & Metra
Milwaukee District North Line trains and a growing lakeside downtown.
Mineola Bay & Historic Mineola Hotel
A landmark of the lake's resort-era history.
Grant Township Parks & Beaches
Public water access points around the lakes.
Volo Bog State Natural Area (nearby)
Illinois' only quaking bog with boardwalk trails.
Chain O'Lakes State Park (nearby)
Camping, riding stables and trails on the lakes' north shore.
New: A Boater's Guide to the Chain O'Lakes — where Josh actually docks, eats and anchors.
The full picture: Living on the Chain O'Lakes — The Complete Guide from an owner on Mineola Bay: flood insurance, piers, taxes, and which bays stay calm.
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