Lake Home For Sale
Waterfront charm with sunset views on the Chain O'Lakes! Enjoy lakeside living from this cozy retreat nestled on a deep, wide channel in the heart of the Chain O'Lakes and just a short distance to Fox Lake. Enter through the enclosed porch that doubles as a bright office and welcoming foyer. The living room centers around a decorative electric fireplace. Spacious kitchen offers some newer appliances (gas stove is 1 year old) and nice pantry area. Bathroom is full of retro charm and ready for your personal touch. Main floor also features a bedroom with a peaceful water view and access to the 16x8 wrap-around deck with roll out awning, while the spacious primary bedroom upstairs boasts its own water view, plus a walk-in closet. New carpet in the enclosed porch, living room, both bedrooms and stairs. From the first-floor utility room, access the attached two car tandem garage with workshop & storage area and the spacious full basement with laundry area offering washer (1 year old), dryer and utility sink. Electrical panel is circuit breakers. Both offer exterior doors that open to the water front yard- ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or launching lake adventures like boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. Home exterior features newer roof & siding (2021), detached 3-car garage and newly paved driveway (2025). Large gently sloped lawn stretching toward the water. Big 16x12 shed perfect for yard equipment & boat gear, steel seawall, and a private pier to dock your boat. Whether you're seeking a weekend escape or a year-around haven, this property offers a fantastic location with opportunity for expansion into the attached garage & full basement and plenty of space for an additional bathroom on the second level... or enjoy it just as it is with full access to the Chain of Lakes and Fox River!Property Details
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq Feet: 1161
- Year Built: 1950
- Location: Chain O Lakes - Fox Lake
- Acres: 0.280
- Lot Dimensions: Lot is 12196 Sq Ft
- Lakefront: Yes
- Lakeview: Yes
- Water Frontage: 50 Feet of Chain O'Lakes Water Frontage
- ViewTypes: Sunset, Water, Channel
- Has Dock? Yes
- Dock Type: wood
- Dock Description: Wood Dock Along Steel Seawall
- County: Lake County
- Community: J L Shaws
- Heat/AC: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Garage: 5 Car Garage
- Siding: Vinyl Siding New in 2021
- Yard: Deck, Chain of Lakes Frontage, Water Front, Water Rights, Water View, Sunset View, Dock
- Roof: Asphalt / Fiberglass Shingles New in 2021
- Stories: 2
- Fireplaces: Has Electric Fireplace
- Property Taxes: $6,568
- MLS #: 12440559
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Jeffrey Karnes
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| Ad Number : | 6500072 |
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| Added: | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Updated on: | Aug 11, 2025 |
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