7188 Brae Ct Gurnee, IL 60031
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,882
Sq Ft
0.46
Acres
Highlights
- On Golf Course
- Home Theater
- Landscaped Professionally
- Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Family Room with Fireplace
About This Home
As of June 2025WELCOME HOME to Luxury Living in Aberdare Estates! Step into elegance and comfort at this EXQUISITE Tudor-style masterpiece, perfectly nestled among majestic trees with PANORAMIC VIEWS of Bittersweet Woods Golf Course. From the moment you enter the grand foyer, you'll feel the charm and sophistication that makes this home a true SHOWSTOPPER. Inside, rich hardwood floors, intricate moldings, and timeless architectural details set the stage. The living room has been transformed into a stylish lounge-perfect for hosting dinner parties or late-night cocktails. Just steps away, the formal dining room offers an ideal space for entertaining a crowd with ease and style. Calling all chefs! The gourmet kitchen is a dream come true, featuring a large center island, sparkling granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. Start your day in the sunny breakfast nook with breathtaking views of the course, or relax in the spectacular sunroom with vaulted, beamed ceilings and wall-to-wall windows framing nature's beauty. The lovely family room offers a cozy fireplace and more views of the golf course. Need flexibility? The main-level office or 4th bedroom with adjacent full bath is perfect for guests or working from home. A spacious mudroom/laundry room right off the garage makes daily living a breeze. Upstairs, retreat to your Primary Suite oasis with tray ceilings, an oversized walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath featuring a tiled walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, and double vanities. Two additional bedrooms share a convenient Jack & Jill bathroom. But wait-there's more! The finished walk-out lower level is an entertainer's dream with a wet bar, rec/media space, additional bedroom and bath, PLUS a bonus room perfect for a home gym, wine cellar, or creative retreat. This one-of-a-kind home offers luxurious living in a stunning natural setting-don't miss your chance to experience it in person.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams North Shore West License #471008702 Listed on: 04/08/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,097
Year Built
- Built in 1996
Lot Details
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 93x185x122x184
- On Golf Course
- Cul-De-Sac
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Wooded Lot
HOA Fees
- $33 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Tudor Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shake Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,882 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Central Vacuum
- Bar Fridge
- Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Heatilator
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Theater
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Unfinished Attic
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Fireplace in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Woodland Elementary School
- Woodland Middle School
- Warren Township High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
- Satellite Dish
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Aberdare Estates Subdivision, Custom Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
- Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions
- Other Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 8, 2025
Closed on
Jun 3, 2025
Sold by
Gripentrog Travis and Gripentrog Emily
Bought by
Frericks Jeff E and Frericks Beth A
Seller's Agent
Lisa Wolf
Keller Williams North Shore West
Buyer's Agent
Juliet Rojas
Baird & Warner
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Views
36
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.00%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$550,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$290,437
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 7, 2024
Closed on
Sep 20, 2024
Sold by
Brown Tyler and Brown Clarita
Bought by
Gripentrog Travis and Gripentrog Emily
Seller's Agent
Anita Willms
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Wolf
Keller Williams North Shore West
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.49%
Views
17
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.26%
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 16, 2021
Closed on
Jun 22, 2021
Sold by
Wurl Douglas N
Bought by
Brown Tyler and Brown Clarita
Seller's Agent
Ksenia Wurl
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sally Marsch
Baird & Warner
Sold Price
$620,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 3, 2020
Closed on
Aug 6, 2020
Sold by
Latham Timothy and Latham Melissa
Bought by
Wurl Douglas N and Abbott Maripat
Seller's Agent
Ben Gentile
Epique Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Ksenia Wurl
Compass
List Price
$619,900
Sold Price
$619,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.15%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.19%
Original Mortgage
$495,200
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 10, 2019
Closed on
May 31, 2019
Sold by
Caller Gary W and Caller Danna L
Bought by
Latham Timothy and Latham Melissa
Seller's Agent
Lisa Wolf
Keller Williams North Shore West
Buyer's Agent
Benjamin Gentile
eXp Realty
List Price
$619,900
Sold Price
$598,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-3.53%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.87%
Original Mortgage
$556,220
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 21, 2009
Sold by
Handel Robert and Handel Christine
Bought by
Caller Gary W and Caller Danna L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 2002
Sold by
Wachnin Samuel A and Dedek Jane Ann
Bought by
Handel Robert and Handel Christine
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 1998
Sold by
Dedek Jane Ann
Bought by
Wachnin Samuel A and Dedek Jane Ann
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$423,750
Interest Rate
8.75%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 6, 1996
Sold by
First Midwest Trust Company Natl Assn
Bought by
Dedek Jane Ann
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,060
Interest Rate
7.78%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $850,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $780,000 | Near North Title Group | |
| Warranty Deed | $620,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $619,000 | Affinity Title Services Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $598,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $650,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $615,000 | Premier Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title | |
| Trustee Deed | $129,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $550,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $585,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $725,000 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $620,000 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $495,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $556,220 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $404,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $190,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $107,700 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $505,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $492,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $460,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $423,750 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $72,060 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $92,250 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Sold | $850,000 | 0.0% | $219 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2025 04/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/09/2025 04/09/25 | For Sale | $850,000 | 0.0% | $219 / Sq Ft |
| 04/08/2025 04/08/25 | Price Changed | $850,000 | +9.0% | $219 / Sq Ft |
| 10/01/2024 10/01/24 | Sold | $780,000 | -2.5% | $123 / Sq Ft |
| 08/20/2024 08/20/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/07/2024 08/07/24 | For Sale | $799,900 | +29.0% | $126 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2021 07/01/21 | Sold | $620,000 | -1.4% | $160 / Sq Ft |
| 05/18/2021 05/18/21 | For Sale | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/17/2021 05/17/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/11/2021 05/11/21 | Price Changed | $629,000 | -4.0% | $162 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2021 05/06/21 | Price Changed | $655,000 | -1.5% | $169 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2021 04/29/21 | Price Changed | $665,000 | -1.5% | $171 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2021 04/16/21 | For Sale | $675,000 | +9.0% | $174 / Sq Ft |
| 08/17/2020 08/17/20 | Sold | $619,000 | -0.1% | $159 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2020 07/07/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/03/2020 06/03/20 | For Sale | $619,900 | +3.7% | $160 / Sq Ft |
| 05/31/2019 05/31/19 | Sold | $598,000 | -3.5% | $154 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2019 04/16/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/10/2019 04/10/19 | For Sale | $619,900 | -- | $160 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | -- | $246,366 | $47,802 | $198,564 |
| 2023 | -- | $217,714 | $42,242 | $175,472 |
| 2022 | $0 | $220,353 | $41,089 | $179,264 |
| 2021 | $9,097 | $211,511 | $39,440 | $172,071 |
| 2020 | $18,309 | $206,312 | $38,471 | $167,841 |
| 2019 | $19,053 | $214,064 | $37,354 | $176,710 |
| 2018 | $16,260 | $200,093 | $43,813 | $156,280 |
| 2017 | $17,387 | $194,360 | $42,558 | $151,802 |
| 2016 | $17,273 | $185,706 | $40,663 | $145,043 |
| 2015 | $16,853 | $176,125 | $38,565 | $137,560 |
| 2014 | $16,952 | $178,393 | $40,414 | $137,979 |
| 2012 | $16,046 | $179,759 | $40,723 | $139,036 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
L
Seller's Agent in 2025
Lisa Wolf
Keller Williams North Shore West
-
T
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Tiffany Estrada
Keller Williams North Shore West
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Juliet Rojas
Baird & Warner
-
A
Seller's Agent in 2024
Anita Willms
Redfin Corporation
-
K
Seller's Agent in 2021
Ksenia Wurl
Compass
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Sally Marsch
Baird Warner
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12326257
APN: 07-20-101-008
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