NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7524 Bittersweet Dr Gurnee, IL 60031

Estimated Value: $583,793 - $667,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
$217/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 26, 2019

Last sale price $441,500 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,323/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Mature Trees
  • Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 5-minute walk to Timberwoods Park

About This Home

As of September 2019

One of the most beautiful properties in 'Bittersweet Woods' backing up to a private wooded preserve and golf course! Soaring two story ceilings greet you in the dramatic entry flanked by the separate dining room and office/formal living room. Rich cherry floors flow throughout much of the home. Completely remodeled kitchen features 42" designer cabinets, top of the line stainless steel appliances, Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator, granite counters, huge island, eating area and slider out to the unbelievable backyard! Master bath feels like your vacationing at a high end spa-2 sinks, whirlpool tub, separate shower and a huge walk in closet. Immaculate princess suite w/private bath. Bdrms 3 & 4 share a Jack n' Jill bath. Home also boasts fresh paint & new carpet in 2017! Custom closet systems in 2nd floor closets! Finished basement is ready for family fun! Huge rec room, exercise room and tons of storage. New furnace & A/C in 2018. Water heater 2016. Exterior cedar re-painted in 2019.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Carris

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475098656 Listed on: 08/21/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Dana Carris

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122308

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Hernacki

MisterHomes Real Estate License #471000354

MisterHomes Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1996

Lot Details

  • On Golf Course
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Southern Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Bar Fridge
  • Dry Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1996

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1996
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1996

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 14X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Eating Area, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 31X27, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 21X14, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2900
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.31

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 50

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 13504
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Golf Course Lot, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 07184040300000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12332

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2019
Closed on
Sep 23, 2019
Sold by
Calvert Timothy Hugh and Calvert Aimee C
Bought by
Behrends Jon A and Behrends Kelly J
Seller's Agent
Tom Carris
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matt Hernacki
MisterHomes Real Estate
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$441,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,400
-1.87%
Current Estimated Value
$628,698

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$187,198
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.69%
Original Mortgage
$419,425
Outstanding Balance
$366,626
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$262,072

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2017
Sold by
Rittenberry Brion and Rittenberry Cynthia A
Bought by
Calvert Timothy Hugh and Calvert Aimee C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1999
Sold by
Shea Donald B and Declaration Trust Of Donald B
Bought by
Rittenberry Brion and Rittenberry Cynthia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1997
Sold by
Shea Donald B and Shea Kathleen B
Bought by
Shea Donald B and Declaration Fo Trust Of Donald

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1996
Sold by
Harris Bank Woodstock
Bought by
Shea Donald B and Shea Kathleen B
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Behrends Jon A $441,500 Proper Title Llc
Calvert Timothy Hugh $500,000 First American Title
Rittenberry Brion $424,500 First American Title
Shea Donald B -- --
Shea Donald B $95,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Behrends Jon A $419,425
Previous Owner Calvert Timothy Hugh $225,000
Previous Owner Rittenberry Brion $235,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/26/2019 09/26/19 Sold $441,500 -1.9% $152 / Sq Ft
08/28/2019 08/28/19 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2019 08/21/19 For Sale $449,900 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $13,133 $157,137 $25,116 $132,021
2023 $13,398 $141,640 $22,639 $119,001
2022 $13,398 $143,452 $24,619 $118,833
2021 $12,115 $137,696 $23,631 $114,065
2020 $11,728 $134,311 $23,050 $111,261
2019 $11,396 $130,412 $22,381 $108,031
2018 $12,205 $140,881 $33,436 $107,445
2017 $12,078 $136,844 $32,478 $104,366
2016 $11,991 $140,593 $31,032 $109,561
2015 $13,052 $137,755 $33,846 $103,909
2014 $11,092 $118,784 $40,732 $78,052
2012 $10,506 $119,694 $41,044 $78,650
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10492118

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-18-404-030

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