$285,000
SOLD JAN 17, 2025

5544 Gages Lake Rd Gurnee, IL 60031

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,472 Sq Ft
0.88 Acres

Recently Sold

$194 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • 0.88 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2025

THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE-CALM YOUR SELF IN THE PEACEFUL SETTING OF THIS LOVELY HOME LOCATED ON A HUGE LOT! HOME IS LIGHT AND BRIGHT WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS. KITCHEN BOASTS CERMIC FLOOR, GRANITE COUNTERS, PANTRY CABINET WITH PULL OUTS, WOOD CABINETS AND RECESSED LIGHTING. PRIMARY BEDROOM HAS A LARGE WALK IN CLOSET WITH SHELVING & ORGANIZER ALSO RECESSED LIGHTING AND WINDOW ALCOVE. THERE ARE 2 GARAGES, A 2.5 CAR AND A 1.5 CAR GARAGE. ALSO, FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT COULD BE FINISHED FOR ADDITION SPACE. IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE GARAGE 2000, ROOF 2001, BATHROOM 2007, SIDING & WINDOWS 2008, KITCHEN 2017. THERE IS A CRAWL SPACE UNDER 4TH BEDROOM. IN ADDITION, ALL COPPER PLUMBING, SUMP PUMP WITH BATTERY BACK UP, 100 AMP C/B & BASEMENT WATER PROOFING. PRIVATE WORKING WELL FOR EXTRA WATER NEEDS. BRICK PAVER PATIO AND FENCED IN YARD. COME FOR A VISIT AND START ARRANGING YOUR FURNITURE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jerry Doetsch

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471001517 Listed on: 12/10/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Janet Doetsch

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475131473

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Towson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475121737

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,430

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.88 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 93x197.05x127.85x319.24x46x55
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,472 Sq Ft Home
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Woodland Intermediate School
  • Woodland Middle School
  • Warren Township High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Hickory Haven Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,430

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Hickory Haven
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • 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
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1472
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio
  • List Price: 299913
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Irregular Lot, Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Second Garage
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 9
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Woodland Intermediate 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: 0.88
  • Lot Dimensions: 93X197.05X127.85X319.24X46X55
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6429.9
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2024
Closed on
Jan 6, 2025
Sold by
Bohren Bruce G and Bohren Cathy L
Bought by
Murphy Matthew
Seller's Agent
Jerry Doetsch
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Towson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$299,913
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,913
-4.97%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$294,870

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,870
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.66%
Original Mortgage
$199,500
Outstanding Balance
$198,966
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$95,904
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $199,500 New Conventional
Closed $199,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Sold $285,000 -5.0% $194 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2024 12/10/24 For Sale $299,913 -- $204 / Sq Ft
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 $6,430 $88,740 $21,607 $67,133
2023 $6,006 $73,430 $17,879 $55,551
2022 $6,006 $67,616 $17,855 $49,761
2021 $5,419 $64,903 $17,139 $47,764
2020 $5,238 $63,308 $16,718 $46,590
2019 $6,664 $61,470 $16,233 $45,237
2018 $7,355 $69,214 $21,601 $47,613
2017 $7,220 $67,231 $20,982 $46,249
2016 $7,194 $64,238 $20,048 $44,190
2015 $5,441 $60,924 $19,014 $41,910
2014 $5,539 $62,296 $18,749 $43,547
2012 $5,119 $62,773 $18,893 $43,880
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12253956

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-27-101-009