154 N Us Highway 12 Highway, Fox Lake, Illinois 60020
- $315,000
- Sold Price
- $315,000
- List Price
- $349,900
- Closing Date
- Mar 24, 2026
- MLS#
- 12540132
- Status
- CLOSED
- Type
- Commercial
- Subtype
- Commercial Sale
- County
- Lake
- City
- Fox Lake
- Neighborhood
- Fox Lake
- Days On Market
- 33
Property Description
Rare mixed-use property located directly on high-traffic Route 12 in the heart of the Chain O' Lakes. This highly visible investment and business opportunity offers private pier access, strong daily traffic counts, and exceptional signage exposure, making it ideal for both local and seasonal traffic-all while featuring a spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath second-floor residence. The main level showcases a large, remodeled commercial space, formerly the well-known Marine Grill, with excellent street presence and the potential for outdoor patio seating overlooking Pistakee Lake. Above the commercial space is a generously sized 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath apartment, perfect for an owner-operator, employee housing, or additional rental income. The property includes a private pier on Pistakee Lake, providing direct access to the Chain O' Lakes waterway system-a major draw for boating, dining, and recreational traffic. A dual pylon sign, shared with Bauske Boat Basin, offers outstanding visibility from Route 12, Nippersink Lake, and Pistakee Lake, maximizing brand exposure to both vehicle and boat traffic. Additional highlights include a 2-car garage, municipal water and sewer, and flexibility for a variety of potential uses. Permitted uses may include restaurant, professional office, boat or auto sales, bait and marine retail, or electronic gaming (with Village approval where required) . The property truly offers exceptional versatility and upside. A rare opportunity in the Chain O' Lakes area with built-in Route 12 exposure, strong tourism traffic, and mixed-use income potential-ideal for investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners seeking a high-traffic waterfront location. Property is being sold as-is.
/u.realgeeks.media/naomicampbellrealtor/Logo.png){kind=logo}
Additional Information
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Year Built
- 1927
- Lot Dimensions
- 139X139X78X17X70X16X81
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
Mortgage Calculator
Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data as distributed by MLS Grid
Selling Office: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than our company are marked with the MRED Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (the MRED logo) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. The information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Copyright 2026 MRED LLC. All rights reserved.
Based on information submitted to the MLS Grid as of . All data is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS Grid. MRED supplied Open House information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
NOTICE: Many homes contain recording devices, and buyers should be aware they may be recorded during a showing.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the DMCA) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@theMLSGRID.com.
The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
Some listings have been excluded from this website.