$489,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2017

7533 Bittersweet Dr Gurnee, IL 60031

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,986 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$123 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of February 2017

Greeted by the only circular driveway in all of Bittersweet Woods sits this 5500+ square foot BEAUTY with 5-6 bedrooms/3.5 Baths/1000 sq. ft 3+ Car Garage and HUGE Finished Basement! Nestled perfectly on a 1/3 acre huge private premium lot backing directly up to the Wooded Conservancy! Take the Conservancy Trails over to Gurnee's newest State of the Art Park! This Stunner has been Renovated, Refreshed, and updated to perfection! Open floor plan w/HUGE Family Room graced w/cathedral ceilings/floors to ceiling brick fireplace, skylights & loads of windows to take in the breath taking views! Exquisite refreshed chefs kitchen w/new granite & glass backsplash! HUGE mud room/pantry(x2!!) LUX master suite w/renovated bath! Upstairs laundry! Huge secondary bedrooms! So much NEW/er: Roof 2016, Hardie Board Siding, newer high efficiency furnaces! MUST SEE virtual tour for add'l amazing pictures of this beauty! Once there, click on the floorpans by level for an interactive tour! STUNNING!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Wolf

Keller Williams North Shore West License #471008702 Listed on: 11/12/2016

Keller Williams North Shore West

Last Buyer's Agent

Swinden Homes Te Larry & Laura Swinden

RE/MAX Suburban License #475122926

RE/MAX Suburban

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,139

Year Built

  • 1994

Lot Details

  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Mud Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • <<bathWithWhirlpoolToken>>
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,139

Year Built

1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1994
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1994

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X7, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 26X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, 5th Bedroom, Mud Room, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 30X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 12X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 26X19, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3986
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.32

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Circular
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 121
  • Elementary School: WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: WARREN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 50
  • Other Public School: Prairie Crossing Charter School
  • Elementary School #2: WOODLAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 90X152X92X154
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 07184030280000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 16832.22

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2016
Closed on
Feb 28, 2017
Sold by
Dennis Mark and Dennis Katherine
Bought by
Ziegler David L and Ziegler Sarah L
Seller's Agent
Lisa Wolf
Keller Williams North Shore West
Buyer's Agent
Swinden Homes Te Larry & Laura Swinden
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$489,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-2.18%
Current Estimated Value
$692,457

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$203,457
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.07%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2012
Closed on
Aug 15, 2012
Sold by
Carlson Jay E and Carlson Paula M
Bought by
Dennis Mark and Dennis Katherine
Seller's Agent
Kieron Quane
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Robert Wallen
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$482,500
Sold Price
$432,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-10.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$346,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1997
Sold by
Maldonado Angel and Maldonado Delsy
Bought by
Carlson Jay E and Carlson Paula M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
8.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1993
Sold by
Nbd Bank
Bought by
Maldonado Angel and Maldonado Delsy
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 $489,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $432,500 First American Title Insuran
Warranty Deed $434,000 --
Trustee Deed $49,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $104,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $385,000 New Conventional
Closed $47,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $424,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $346,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $187,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $267,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $270,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2017 02/28/17 Sold $489,000 -2.2% $123 / Sq Ft
12/14/2016 12/14/16 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2016 11/12/16 For Sale $499,900 +15.6% $125 / Sq Ft
08/15/2012 08/15/12 Sold $432,500 -5.5% $109 / Sq Ft
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Price Changed $457,500 -1.9% $115 / Sq Ft
06/13/2012 06/13/12 Price Changed $466,500 -1.2% $117 / Sq Ft
05/29/2012 05/29/12 Price Changed $472,000 -2.2% $118 / Sq Ft
04/13/2012 04/13/12 For Sale $482,500 -- $121 / 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 $17,139 $202,357 $25,926 $176,431
2023 $16,589 $182,400 $23,369 $159,031
2022 $16,589 $176,189 $25,413 $150,776
2021 $15,006 $169,119 $24,393 $144,726
2020 $14,529 $164,962 $23,793 $141,169
2019 $14,120 $160,173 $23,102 $137,071
2018 $14,642 $167,792 $34,514 $133,278
2017 $14,491 $162,984 $33,525 $129,459
2016 $15,410 $185,486 $32,032 $153,454
2015 $16,832 $175,916 $30,379 $145,537
2014 $13,886 $143,056 $36,560 $106,496
2012 $12,590 $148,041 $36,840 $111,201
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09387309

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-18-403-028