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$202,974$186 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $182,500 on Oct 11, 2024

96 FOREST AVE

FOX LAKE, IL 60020
1
Baths
1,094 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1933
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

$203K
$195K low$211K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$182,500 · Oct 11, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,727 (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.$62,403 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,501
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,902
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,791
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$187,227

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.42 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.29
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.DeckPatio · 82 ft²

Transaction History(10)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

H
Grant Community High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Stanton SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Lotus SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.8 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

96 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 91% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Fox Lake 60020
  • Older than 94% of homes in Fox Lake 60020

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
$81K$732K

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$202,974
CheaperTypical $263,220Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$186
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,094 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,302 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1933
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 96 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFox Lake 60020Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$202,97424% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18638% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,094 ft²31% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac81% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than19336% of homes7% of homes

About 96 Forest Ave

How much is 96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL is $202,974 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $194,913 to $211,035. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL last sell?

96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL last sold on Oct 11, 2024 for $182,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL?

96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,094 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL built?

96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL was built in 1933, making it 93 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL?

96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL is assigned to Grant Community High School (high), rated D+; Stanton School (middle), 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 96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL compare to other homes in Fox Lake 60020?

Among the 5,188 homes in Fox Lake 60020, it is worth more than 24% of them ($202,974 against a typical $263,220), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($186 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,094 ft² against a typical 1,302 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1933 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 9% 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 96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 96 Forest Ave, Fox Lake, IL was $4,727. The county assessed it at $62,403.

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