$470,000
SOLD APR 25, 2025

497 Freedom Ct Gurnee, IL 60031

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,202 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$213 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Office
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of April 2025

**Stylish Washington Park Retreat: Modern Living in a Prime Location** Welcome to your dream home in the heart of the desirable Washington Park neighborhood. This two-story treasure offers a harmonious blend of elegance, functionality, and modern amenities, perfect for today's lifestyle. Whether you're hosting a gathering, working from home, or simply unwinding, this home has everything you need to live comfortably. Step into the impressive entryway with soaring ceilings, setting the tone for the spacious design throughout. To your left, a sun-drenched living area invites relaxation with its expansive windows, creating a warm and welcoming space for casual conversations or quiet reading. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, thoughtfully designed with both style and practicality in mind. Equipped with higher end appliances, including a 3 month old top of the line refrigerator, ample cabinet space, and a cozy breakfast nook, this kitchen ensures every meal feels special. Sliding glass doors lead from the breakfast area to an oversized deck, built in 2020. The deck overlooks a serene backyard, offering a perfect spot for outdoor dining, weekend barbecues, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy family room featuring a gas fireplace, perfect for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings. A formal dining room with timeless charm awaits your next dinner party, while a private home office or den provides(can also be used as another bedroom) an ideal space for remote work or hobbies. The main level also includes a guest powder room and a laundry/mudroom with direct access to the garage, making daily routines effortless. Head upstairs to discover a tranquil owner's suite designed to be your personal retreat. A spacious walk-in closet provides plenty of storage, while the en-suite bathroom boasts dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower for a spa-like experience. Two additional bedrooms on this level share a cleverly designed Jack-and-Jill bathroom, ensuring convenience and privacy for everyone in the household. The finished basement offers endless possibilities, whether you need a playroom, fitness area, media center, or extra storage. Outside, the attached two-car garage is ready for the future with its EV charging station, a must-have for environmentally conscious buyers. Beyond the home's impressive features, its location is a standout. You'll enjoy easy access to nearby shopping centers, popular dining spots, and highly rated schools. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to major roadways, while nature lovers can explore nearby parks and trails. This home combines timeless elegance, modern updates, and a prime location, making it a rare find in the Washington Park area. Don't wait to make this stunning property yours-schedule your private tour today and start living the life you've always imagined!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Goodman

Keller Williams Thrive License #475129013 Listed on: 01/09/2025

Keller Williams Thrive

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandra Borland

HomeSmart Connect License #471002266

HomeSmart Connect

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,734

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 145x71x107x59
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Corner Lot

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,202 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Woodland Elementary School
  • Woodland Middle School
  • Warren Township High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Washington Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,734

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Washington Park
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • LivingArea: 2202
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2202
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 477500
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 300
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Woodland Elementary School
  • High School: Warren Township High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Woodland Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 50

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 145X71X107X59
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9734
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2025
Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Mcclure Justin Anthony and Mcclure Jill Jeannette
Bought by
Tate Kelvin Emmanuel and Tate Suretha
Seller's Agent
Steven Goodman
Keller Williams Thrive
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Borland
HomeSmart Connect
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.08%
Views
279
Current Estimated Value
$473,091

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,091
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.67%
Original Mortgage
$454,313
Outstanding Balance
$454,313
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$16,533

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2024
Closed on
Sep 25, 2024
Sold by
Huebschen Thomas and Lee Linda
Bought by
Mcclure Justin Anthony and Mcclure Jill Jeannette
Seller's Agent
Cindy Lee
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Steven Goodman
Keller Williams Thrive
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.33%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.00%
Original Mortgage
$425,823
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2021
Closed on
Jun 8, 2021
Sold by
Isaacson Arthur M and Isaacson Nathaly Huerta
Bought by
Huebschen Thomas and Lee Linda
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Wong
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Lee
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold Price
$325,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.39%
Original Mortgage
$308,750
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2007
Sold by
Murgatroyd Eric N and Murgatroyd Donna K
Bought by
Isaacson Arthur M and Isaacson Nathaly Huerta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$259,900
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2000
Sold by
Murgatroyd Eric N and Murgatroyd Donna K
Bought by
Murgatroyd Eric N and Murgatroyd Donna K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1999
Sold by
Paris Penelope P and Trust #1
Bought by
Murgatroyd Eric N and Hawkins Donna K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,550
Interest Rate
7.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1997
Sold by
Paris Penelope P
Bought by
Paris Penelope F and Trust #1

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 1996
Sold by
D R Horton Inc
Bought by
Paris Penelope B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,500
Interest Rate
7.97%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $470,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $465,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $325,000 Hubbard Street Title
Warranty Deed $325,000 Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Deed $249,500 Fort Dearborn Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $234,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $454,313 New Conventional
Previous Owner $425,823 FHA
Previous Owner $308,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $241,540 New Conventional
Previous Owner $259,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $8,098 Unknown
Previous Owner $260,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $224,550 No Value Available
Previous Owner $154,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $470,000 0.0% $213 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Off Market $470,000 -- --
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $465,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Sold $465,000 +3.3% $211 / Sq Ft
09/11/2024 09/11/24 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Price Changed $450,000 0.0% $204 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 For Sale $450,000 +38.5% $204 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Sold $325,000 +3.2% $148 / Sq Ft
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale $314,900 -- $143 / Sq Ft
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Pending -- -- --
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 $9,918 $117,325 $29,159 $88,166
2023 $9,918 $108,927 $27,072 $81,855
2022 $9,734 $105,868 $27,080 $78,788
2021 $8,837 $102,057 $25,993 $76,064
2020 $8,550 $99,548 $25,354 $74,194
2019 $8,306 $96,658 $24,618 $72,040
2018 $9,153 $107,169 $26,176 $80,993
2017 $9,055 $104,098 $25,426 $78,672
2016 $8,984 $99,463 $24,294 $75,169
2015 $8,750 $94,332 $23,041 $71,291
2014 $8,003 $87,360 $22,744 $64,616
2012 $7,585 $88,029 $22,918 $65,111
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12265608

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-20-103-001