$428,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2012

7525 Bittersweet Dr Gurnee, IL 60031

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,532 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$169 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near a forest
  • 5-minute walk to Timberwoods Park

About This Home

As of March 2014

Beautiful wooded wonderland backing to Conservancy. Gorgeous custom home. Charming covered front porch. Flagstone walk. Hickory cabinets. Granite counters. Nine foot ceilings. Hardwood floors. Large deck. Four bedroom. Three car garage. First floor den. Bright Finished Basement with Full Bath, two Rec Areas, Craft Area. Backyard sanctuary-brick patio, firepit, Hosta garden, fruit trees ... room for playset and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Bryant

Baird & Warner License #475131493 Listed on: 06/26/2012

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Carolyn Diesi

Baird & Warner License #475135129

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,530

Year Built

  • 1994

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a forest

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,530

Year Built

1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1994

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X7, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Eating Area, Exercise Room, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Den, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 25X11, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2532
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.31

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 121
  • Elementary School: WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: WOODLAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
  • High School: WARREN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 50

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 153X90X151X90
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2014
Closed on
Mar 27, 2014
Sold by
Gray Michael William and Gray Donna Lynette
Bought by
Soehn Christoph J and Soehn Cindy L
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Diesi
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Diane Miller
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$437,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,900
-4.98%
Current Estimated Value
$566,843

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,843
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.17%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$50,169
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$506,908

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2012
Closed on
Aug 21, 2012
Sold by
Korn Steven J and Coseo Nancy Anne
Bought by
Gray Donna Lynette and Gray Michael William
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Bryant
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Diesi
Baird & Warner
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$428,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-4.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.32%
Original Mortgage
$342,400
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2006
Sold by
Korn Steven John and Coseo Nancy A
Bought by
Korn Steven J and Coseo Nancy Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2006
Sold by
Quane Stephen D and Quane Kieron
Bought by
Korn Steven John and Coseo Nancy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1994
Sold by
Lanco Development Corp
Bought by
Quane Stephen D and Quane Kieron

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
8.64%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $437,000 First American Title
Trustee Deed $428,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $585,000 Republic Title Company
Warranty Deed $299,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $342,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $468,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $322,700 Balloon
Previous Owner $245,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $270,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $230,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2014 03/27/14 Sold $437,000 -5.0% $173 / Sq Ft
02/11/2014 02/11/14 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2014 01/16/14 For Sale $459,900 +7.5% $182 / Sq Ft
08/22/2012 08/22/12 Sold $428,000 -4.9% $169 / Sq Ft
07/06/2012 07/06/12 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2012 06/26/12 For Sale $450,000 -- $178 / 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 $11,530 $147,919 $25,116 $122,803
2023 $12,077 $133,331 $22,639 $110,692
2022 $12,077 $134,903 $24,619 $110,284
2021 $11,361 $129,490 $23,631 $105,859
2020 $10,996 $126,307 $23,050 $103,257
2019 $10,684 $122,640 $22,381 $100,259
2018 $12,098 $139,699 $33,437 $106,262
2017 $11,972 $135,696 $32,479 $103,217
2016 $11,886 $136,100 $31,033 $105,067
2015 $12,192 $129,078 $29,432 $99,646
2014 $10,302 $110,749 $35,419 $75,330
2012 $9,759 $111,597 $35,690 $75,907
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08102325

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-18-403-029