$1,600,000 SOLD Jul 2026
Listed at $1,795,000

531 Circle Drive, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Closed
5 beds 3.5 baths 4,044 sqft (other) Built 1937 Residential MLS #MRD12614250 79 days on market
Listing courtesy of Robert E. Frank Real Estate · 847-356-5263 · landman5263@aol.com · MLS #MRD12614250 · Status: Closed
Breathtaking views of Pistakee Lake from multiple decks/patios, two story gazebo, private bar and beach! Ideal for entertaining, this open floor plan will WOW your family and friends. Hundreds of thousands spent in stone scape/patios and exterior stone siding. As you enter the two story foyer, you glide over oak floors, past the open oak stair case, into a massive dining, kitchen and living room area. Kitchen features include ample Carrara marble counter tops, SS appliances, wine fridge, tiled back splash, coffee maker, pot filler, pet feeding station with water filler, etc... Living room has vaulted ceiling, canned lighting, floor to ceiling arched windows and stone fireplace. First floor office space could convert to a small bedroom. The first floor, oversized half bath, can easily accommodate a shower stall. The four bedrooms upstairs enjoy a ghost grey tiled shower with terrazzo floor pan. The master suite has gas fire place, W/I closet, vaulted ceiling, wall of windows overlooking Pistakee. Master bathroom has double granite top sinks, ceramic earth tone flooring and tiled/glass shower with separate soaking tub. French doors lead to private master suite deck with glass sides! Lower level has guest bathroom for quick shower after a day of boating fun. The family room in the lower level has covered patio area, wine fridge and guest bedroom. The attached, oversized garage can fit your cars, boats and jet skis! Let the outdoor chef in you come out with the Bullet gas grill and pizza oven. Guests will get a Key West vibe in the outdoor 531 Pier bar with VIP top deck! Stroll down to the beach and fire pit for late night smores. Seller constructed patio base and ran conduit for a future container pool/hot tub. Oversized brick paver driveway can accommodate RV, guest/family parking. Truly a Pistakee Lake gem with too many features and improvements to list! No flood insurance required. Custom pontoon boat available separately.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Interior features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Cocktail Lounge, Granite Counters
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Gas Log, Gas Starter, Masonry, Insert, More than one
Basement
Finished, Crawl Space, Cellar, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Daylight, Walk-Out Access
Laundry
Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Office, Foyer, Walk In Closet
Total rooms
10

Building & exterior

Style
Traditional
Age
81-90 Years
Exterior
Vinyl Siding, Stone
Exterior features
Balcony, Boat Slip, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Other, Dock
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Windows
Screens, Low Emissivity Windows, Tinted Windows
Patio & porch
Deck, Patio, Screened
Other structures
Gazebo, RV/Boat Storage
Exposure
Lake/Water

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
9
Parking details
Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
31 x 291 x 136 x 249
Lot description
Landscaped, Water Rights, Mature Trees, Pie Shaped Lot, Views
Township
Grant
County
Lake
Waterfront
Yes

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Well
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
200+ Amp Service
Equipment
Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Lake, Water Rights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Big Hollow Elementary School (38)
Junior high
Big Hollow Middle School (38)
High school
Grant Community High School (124)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$16,598 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
05162040160000
PIN
05162040160000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
4/10/2026
Sold
7/30/2026
Sold price
$1,600,000
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