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Lilac Apartments

3 Lilac Avenue, Fox Lake, IL

Independent Living

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About Lilac Apartments

Located in a classic brick five-story building, Lilac Apartments are designated for seniors and feature the quintessential stone fountain and bench perched right outside. As you walk in you are immediately welcomed by the chandeliered entry and greeted by the two fireplace lounges. Senior apartments allow your loved ones the freedom of being in their own home while being surrounded by individuals at similar stages in…

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0.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews

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★★★★

Critical

Nothing clean or works

They want to raise our rent [removed] a month. Really we are low income and a tax credit building. Which i must say is badly maintained. Bed bugs cockroaches. Washing machines are gross dryers not work. Elevator goes out everyday. Holes in every screen. I hope they are happy want to raise my rent [removed] bucks more then I make. Most people only paying [removed] a month. Bew people up to [removed] a month. We have a clubhouse? Where we have nothing. Shame on you lilac apartments!

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1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
BAUMNovember 23, 2025

★★★★★

Critical

I thought it was a little overpriced for what you get, everything is added on and not included in the price. I was just looking for specific things and this was not the right fit for me.

anonymousNovember 3, 2021

★★★★

Critical

No happy

Nice place to live if you stay to yourself, if you’re a person who enjoys company and have a lot of friends, this is not the place for you, the bathrooms are ugly and the toilets sucks you must hold it down until the water fill the tank, been waiting for months for a repair. This is a Senior building, think because no management people have younger family members living with them.

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0.5 / 5
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0.5 / 5
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0.5 / 5
AnonymousMay 20, 2019

★★★★★

Positive

Love it here!!!!

My name is [name removed] & I'm writing this review on behalf of my sister-in-law. She is happy with all the benefits of Lilac Apts. The elevators, the laundry facilities & the friendliness of everyone in the building! Being raised in the city where CTA is such a convenience, the ability to walk up to the corner and hop on a bus to go anywhere & at anytime. This she misses a lot! Eventually she will be able to get used to the bus services here!

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.5 / 5
Value for Cost
4.5 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
4.5 / 5
C. AntczakNovember 13, 2018

★★★★

Critical

I toured this facility when I was originally looking for a place for myself and just from the brief time that I was there, they were okay. I made an appointment and went out there and was able to take a tour. The lady there that helped me had no flexibility with their waiting list (which was roughly 2 years out). However, she was knowledgeable about the community and what they had to offer but it was discouraging on the time frame for the waiting list. My initial reaction wasn’t that great and I just wasn’t that im

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Cleanliness
3.5 / 5
Friendliness
3.5 / 5
Value for Cost
3.5 / 5
AnonymousNovember 20, 2017

★★★★★

Critical

Make It Better

It needs some updating and cleaning. Kind of old with a not so cozy feeling.

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1.5 / 5
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1.5 / 5
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1.5 / 5
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1.5 / 5
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1.5 / 5
AnonymousOctober 11, 2017

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What we know from public sources

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Independent Living
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Last source check
August 16, 2026

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Services & convenience

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  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Activities & engagement

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  • Devotional Activities On-Site
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Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Common Areas
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  • Bath Tubs

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Coverage last checked August 16, 2026.

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