156 Forest Ave
Fox Lake, IL 60020
4 bd 2 ba 1,752 sqft Built 1940 Lot 6,355 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$185,000
Oct 18, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2023 | Sold | $225,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Listing removed | $235,000 | MRED |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Price changed | $235,000 | MLS #11348392 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Price changed | $259,900 | MLS #11348392 |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Price changed | $279,900 | MLS #11348392 |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Price changed | $299,900 | MLS #11348392 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Listed | $325,000 | MLS #11348392 |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Sold | $185,000 | MLS #11202706 |
| Nov 5, 2016 | Listing removed | $149,900 | MRED |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Listed | $149,900 | MLS #09330407 |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Sold | $67,000 | MLS #08603242 |
| Sep 4, 2014 | Price changed | $72,900 | MLS #08603242 |
| Aug 14, 2014 | Price changed | $74,900 | MLS #08603242 |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Price changed | $78,900 | MLS #08603242 |
| Jul 11, 2014 | Price changed | $83,500 | MLS #08603242 |
| Jun 5, 2014 | Price changed | $84,900 | MLS #08603242 |
| May 2, 2014 | Listed | $99,900 | MLS #08603242 |
| Nov 8, 2006 | Sold | $166,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 1, 1985 | Sold | $27,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,363 | $8,222 | $82,585 | $6,255 |
| 2023 | $68,867 | $7,614 | $76,481 | $5,806 |
| 2022 | $42,978 | $5,310 | $48,288 | $4,393 |
| 2021 | $37,345 | $5,006 | $42,351 | $3,405 |
| 2020 | $35,451 | $4,933 | $40,384 | $3,275 |
| 2019 | $33,996 | $4,731 | $38,727 | $3,113 |
| 2018 | $29,405 | $5,936 | $35,341 | $2,874 |
| 2017 | $27,179 | $5,487 | $32,666 | $2,723 |
| 2016 | $24,857 | $5,018 | $29,875 | $2,672 |
| 2015 | $23,196 | $4,683 | $27,879 | $2,502 |
| 2014 | $23,196 | $4,683 | $27,879 | $2,003 |
| 2013 | $17,953 | $5,590 | $23,543 | $2,282 |
| 2012 | $40,429 | $5,868 | $46,297 | $3,915 |
| 2011 | $42,982 | $6,239 | $49,221 | $3,741 |
| 2010 | $47,774 | $6,970 | $54,744 | $3,768 |
| 2009 | $49,125 | $7,167 | $56,292 | $3,496 |
| 2008 | $49,051 | $7,156 | $56,207 | $3,473 |
| 2007 | $50,520 | $6,954 | $57,474 | $3,476 |
| 2006 | $45,700 | $7,039 | $52,739 | $3,253 |
Property facts
Year built
1940
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
1,752 sqft
Lot size
6,355 sqft
ZIP code
60020
City
Fox Lake
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
42.40675, -88.17671
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,110
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 156 Forest Ave last sell?
156 Forest Ave most recently sold on Oct 18, 2021 for $185,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 156 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 156 Forest Ave (year 2024) is $82,585 with $6,255 in property tax.
How does 156 Forest Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 55.4% below the last sale price of $185,000.
When was 156 Forest Ave built?
156 Forest Ave was built in 1940.
How does 156 Forest Ave compare to others on Forest Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Forest Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 156 Forest Ave?
156 Forest Ave is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,752 sqft, 6,355 sqft lot single_family.
Is 156 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 156 Forest Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 156 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 156 Forest Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-3.1%
Implied 1-yr
-12.3%
2026 Q3
$190.1K
2026 Q4
$182.8K
ZIP 60020 — Median Price History + Forecast
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