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$200,121$169 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $25,500 on Jul 28, 1999

51 FOREST AVE

FOX LAKE, IL 60020
1
Baths
1,186 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$200K
$182K low$219K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,500 · Jul 28, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,956 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$60,541 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,086
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,455
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,066
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,641

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 20 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Stanton SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Grant Community High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Lotus SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.0 mi

District: Fox Lake Grade School District 114

Neighborhood · ZIP 60020These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.168
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,911
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,089 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,399
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,031
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

51 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Fox Lake 60020

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$80K$663K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Fox Lake 60020.

How it measures up in Fox Lake 60020

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fox Lake 60020.

Estimated value$200,121
CheaperTypical $259,823Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,186 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 51 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFox Lake 60020Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$200,12124% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16923% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,186 ft²37% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac42% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than195321% of homes17% of homes

About 51 Forest Ave

How much is 51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL is $200,121 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $181,550 to $218,692. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL last sell?

51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL last sold on Jul 28, 1999 for $25,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL?

51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,186 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL built?

51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL?

51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL is assigned to Stanton School (middle), rated D+; Grant Community High School (high), rated C+; Lotus School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Fox Lake Grade School District 114. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL compare to other homes in Fox Lake 60020?

Among the 5,196 homes in Fox Lake 60020, it is worth more than 24% of them ($200,121 against a typical $259,823), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($169 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,186 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1953 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 8% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 51 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL was $2,956. The county assessed it at $60,541.

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