$458,400
SOLD MAY 31, 2023

7469 Bittersweet Dr Gurnee, IL 60031

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,680 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • 2-minute walk to Timberwoods Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

This UNIQUE and custom-built home is situated on a WOODED within the Bittersweet Woods golf course community in Gurnee. All cedar exterior accented by COZY covered porch entry. The two-story foyer is adorned with NEW lighting and leads into the formal living room, which boasts GABLED ceilings. From there, you can enter the formal dining room with TRAY ceiling, bay window, and NEW lighting, perfect for entertaining guests. The chef's kitchen is equipped with a prep island with a built-in oven; 42" HICKORY cabinets, pantry cabinets, and a HOME MANAGER planning station. Recent updates include NEW cooktop, QUARTZ counters, lighting, hardware, and refrigerator. Bay windows add space to the generously sized breakfast area, which opens up to the family room. Capturing an OPEN DESIGN concept, the family room is warmed by a wood-burning masonry fireplace. An abundance of large PICTURE windows capture the views out the rear of the home. OAK flooring and UPGRADED millwork carry throughout the main level. The first floor INCLUDES a powder room and a laundry room. Upstairs, you'll find the LUXURIOUS primary suite with a TRAY ceiling, floor-to-ceiling picture windows, and a walk-in closet. The private SPA bath has SOARING vaulted ceilings, a double basin vanity, and a commode/shower room. Relax in the WHIRLPOOL bath at the end of the day. Three additional bedrooms share a TWIN sink vanity hall bath. A FULL basement offers potential for EXPANSION with rough plumbing for a future bath and two large unfinished areas. The rec room INCLUDES an air hockey table for entertainment. RECENT UPDATES include: 2023: carpet throughout the home, laundry room vinyl floor, kitchen/dining/foyer lighting, freshly painted interior/garage, hardwood flooring on main level refinished prior to closing (after photos). 2019: roof. 2018: exterior stained.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kieron Quane

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475137700 Listed on: 03/22/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Strem

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475142296

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,707

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 22x72x161x75x156
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Location

  • Property is near a park

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
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Bittersweet Woods Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,707

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Bittersweet Woods
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Built-In Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 9 Foot
  • LivingArea: 2680
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 4554
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Door Features: 6 Panel Door(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 468500
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

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 Dimensions: 22X72X161X75X156
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12706.62
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2023
Closed on
May 8, 2023
Sold by
Maag Kevin and Maag Cindy
Bought by
Cabrera Caleb Joseph and Cabrera Diana
Seller's Agent
Kieron Quane
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Strem
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$468,500
Sold Price
$458,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,100
-2.16%
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$535,854

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,454
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.04%
Original Mortgage
$435,480
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2002
Sold by
Gosnell Matthew C and Gosnell Linda L
Bought by
Maag Kevin and Maag Cindy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 1994
Sold by
Nbd Bank
Bought by
Gosnell Matthew C and Gosnell Linda L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$246,500
Interest Rate
5%
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 $458,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $413,000 --
Joint Tenancy Deed $85,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $448,208 FHA
Closed $435,480 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,981 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $212,900 Unknown
Previous Owner $213,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $55,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $320,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $246,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Sold $458,400 -2.2% $171 / Sq Ft
03/30/2023 03/30/23 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2023 03/22/23 For Sale $468,500 -- $175 / 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 $12,469 $149,638 $25,116 $124,522
2023 $12,707 $134,881 $22,639 $112,242
2022 $12,707 $136,360 $24,619 $111,741
2021 $11,489 $130,889 $23,631 $107,258
2020 $11,121 $127,672 $23,050 $104,622
2019 $10,806 $123,966 $22,381 $101,585
2018 $11,963 $138,204 $33,437 $104,767
2017 $11,838 $134,244 $32,479 $101,765
2016 $11,752 $137,922 $31,033 $106,889
2015 $12,364 $130,806 $29,432 $101,374
2014 $10,384 $111,578 $35,419 $76,159
2012 $9,836 $112,432 $35,690 $76,742
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11742960

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-18-403-036