#cottagecore! It's a lifestyle! Sundrenched 2 bed cottage on over a 1/4 acre in a low traffic neighborhood adjacent to Lake Nippersink, Glacial Park, and Chain O' Lakes State Park! Cathedral Ceilings and Skylights in the open GreatRoom style Living and Dining leads to the Kitchen with Pantry closet & Pantry cabinet, Dishwasher, Table Space and door to party deck in the nice fenced yard! Primary Bedroom with vaulted ceiling & a big closet! Bright 2nd bedroom with generous closet. Large updated bath has an extended vanity & linen closet. New Roof in 2021 & new A/C in 2023. Laundry in the exterior access cellar. Extra parking pad next to the big solid 2Car Garage -it needs siding repairs yet there is room for an additional new oversize tradesmans garage also - so bring all the toys! Desired D#114 & 124 Schools! Perfect opportunity for investors or homebuyers with a tool belt, this move-in ready home includes the quirks, projects and rustic charms of an old cottage and is therefore being offered and conveyed "AS-IS & Shown". Fast close ok!
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$211,500
38051 N Lee Ave, Spring Grove, IL 60081
2beds
850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.28 Acres Lot
$216,700 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$2,058 Estimated rent
Home value
$216,700
$195,000 - $241,000
$2,058/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 30, 2025 at 11:23am
Listing courtesy of:
Paul Hespen clientcare@starckre.com,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with:
Sarah Leonard, E-PRO
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
June Kim
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12465818
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1X1
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Sink
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan, Replacement Windows
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Cellar,Exterior Entry,Full,Daylight
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Side Apron, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 1x1
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 01333000080000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Details
- Builder model: Cottage
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Storm Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Street Paved
Location
- Region: Spring Grove
- Subdivision: Fox Lake Vista
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $211,500+5.8%$249/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12465818 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2025 | Contingent | $200,000$235/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12465818 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000+36.1%$235/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12465818 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2021 | Sold | $147,000-1.3%$173/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2020 | Listing removed | $149,000$175/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,622 -13.5% | $45,502 +11.7% |
| 2022 | $3,030 +5.3% | $40,743 -4.3% |
| 2021 | $2,876 +1.9% | $42,556 +10.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lotus SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Stanton SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 5/10Grant Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Grant Community High School
- District: 114
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Spring Grove
- 60081
- 38051 N Lee Ave