54 Hillcrest Avenue, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Closed

2 beds 1 baths 1,008 sqft (assessor) Built 1940 Residential MLS #MRD12512038 43 days on market

Listing courtesy of Stellar Results Realty · 224-426-4650 · MLS #MRD12512038 · Status: Closed

Calling all investors, rehabbers, and flippers - here's your next project! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with a full basement offers solid bones and a great layout ready for transformation. The spacious kitchen and family room provide an excellent foundation to reimagine the space and add value. While the home needs a complete renovation and debris removal, the potential here is undeniable. You also get a extra deep 1 car garage. Located just a short distance from the Metra station, this property is ideal for commuters. Plus, Fox Lake continues to enhance its community charm - enjoy the family-friendly lakefront park with a public beach, splash pad, and Friday night concerts, or take advantage of the walking path across the street that leads to downtown Fox Lake. Bring your vision, roll up your sleeves, and turn this property into a standout investment!

Property details

Interior

Basement: Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 4

Building & exterior

Age: 81-90 Years
Exterior: Vinyl Siding

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total spaces: 1
Parking details: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 104.8x97.5x84.9x1.9x150
Lot description: Corner Lot
Township: Grant
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None

Schools

Elementary: Lotus (114)
Junior high: Stanton (114)
High school: Grant Community High School (124)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $4,422 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN): 05103090300000
PIN: 05103090300000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 11/6/2025
Sold: 12/30/2025
Sold price: $120,000

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