$255,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

252 Kensington Ct Unit 2 Gurnee, IL 60031

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,408 Sq Ft
$317/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$181 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Loft
  • Corner Lot
  • Skylights
  • Warren Township High School Rated A
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of July 2025

IMMACULATE End Unit-GURNEE SCHOOLS!!! 2 good sized bedrooms plus spacious LOFT! LOTS CLOSETS!!! New vinyl plank flooring (2025) on first floor & New berber carpet (2025)-FRESHLY painted interior!!! BEAUTIFUL OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH VAULTED CEILING/SKYLIGHTS & Romantic GAS LOGGED fireplace in living room... Adjacent formal dining area and slider to private patio!! Gorgeous updated kitchen with granite counters (2025),Newer appliances (2023-2024), Convenient First floor laundry. Powder room on first floor, full bath upstairs w/ new vanity tops! Newer hot water heater (2024) Furnace age 2005. Roof is apx 2007. Large Master suite hosts walk-in closet. Attached garage w/storage AND EDGO. Walk to library, schools & parks-MOVE IN READY!! EZ TO SHOW! CALL NOW! (taxes do NOT reflect homestead)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Newman-Lawler

RE/MAX Plaza License #475094630 Listed on: 05/31/2025

RE/MAX Plaza

Co-Listed By

Mason Lawler

RE/MAX Plaza License #475191090

Last Buyer's Agent

Vencie Luna

Re/Max United License #475134272

Re/Max United

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,943

Year Built

  • Built in 1988 | Remodeled in 2025

HOA Fees

  • $317 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,408 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Storage
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 26 x 40

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include parking, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 4 Units
  • Patrick Driscoll Association, Phone Number (847) 777-7047
  • Kensington Subdivision, 2 Story Floorplan
  • Property managed by FIRST RESIDENTIAL

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 100 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,943

Year Built

Built in 1988 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$317 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Kensington
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1408
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1408
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 1408
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1408
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 758
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 650
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 259000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 317
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: FIRST RESIDENTIAL
  • Management Contact Name: PATRICK DRISCOLL
  • Management Phone: 847-777-7047

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Parking, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 56

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 26 X 40
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5942.7
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2016
Sold by
Upton Rose A
Bought by
Tj Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2011
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Upton Rose A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2010
Sold by
Gibson Grace
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon and The Bank Of New York

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2000
Sold by
Cole Mark Q
Bought by
Gibson Grace

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,800
Interest Rate
8.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1993
Sold by
Graham Peter L and Petersen Sherry L
Bought by
Cole Mark Q

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,300
Interest Rate
7.15%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $110,000 Precision Title
Special Warranty Deed $85,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $123,500 First American Title
Warranty Deed $74,666 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $126,612 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,700 Balloon
Previous Owner $100,700 Balloon
Previous Owner $98,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $106,300 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $255,000 -1.5% $181 / Sq Ft
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $259,000 -2.3% $184 / Sq Ft
05/31/2025 05/31/25 For Sale $265,000 0.0% $188 / Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Rented $1,325 0.0% --
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Under Contract -- -- --
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Price Changed $1,325 -1.9% $1 / Sq Ft
03/13/2019 03/13/19 Price Changed $1,350 +1.9% $1 / Sq Ft
03/13/2019 03/13/19 For Rent $1,325 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,584 $62,297 $8,227 $54,070
2023 $5,143 $55,052 $7,270 $47,782
2022 $5,143 $51,178 $7,271 $43,907
2021 $4,689 $49,124 $6,979 $42,145
2020 $4,554 $47,916 $6,807 $41,109
2019 $4,446 $46,525 $6,609 $39,916
2018 $4,282 $44,246 $4,331 $39,915
2017 $4,243 $42,978 $4,207 $38,771
2016 $3,531 $41,065 $4,020 $37,045
2015 $3,417 $38,947 $3,813 $35,134
2014 $4,221 $46,558 $3,761 $42,797
2012 $3,865 $46,915 $3,790 $43,125
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12380412

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-23-418-013