NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7540 Bittersweet Dr Gurnee, IL 60031

Estimated Value: $568,000 - $671,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,553 Sq Ft
$235/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 25, 2013

Last sale price $408,000 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,394/month

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2013

Gorgeous pristine setting-Wooded backdrop offering max. privacy-prof landscaped yard.enjoy summer eve in screened gazebo custom crafted home by Fastbinder-exceptional quality. A special place to call home,formal liv&din, two story fam rm, custom frpl wet bar, gourmet kit w/spacious breakfast rm. Master suite w/spa bath and scraped hardwood flrs, fin llevel w/ rec rm, 5th bdrm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheila Brooks

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122080 Listed on: 08/04/2013

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Wolf

Keller Williams North Shore West License #471008702

Keller Williams North Shore West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,026

Year Built

  • 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.31

Parking

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,026

Year Built

1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1996

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Full
  • 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
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, 5th Bedroom, Eating Area
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 31X17, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X18, 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
  • 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
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 93X161X35X33X150
  • Parcel Identification Number: 07184040280000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10679

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2013
Closed on
Nov 21, 2013
Sold by
Anderson Gary and Anderson Julie D
Bought by
Arnolds Peter
Seller's Agent
Sheila Brooks
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Wolf
Keller Williams North Shore West
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$408,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,000
-7.06%
Current Estimated Value
$598,849

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$190,849
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.12%
Original Mortgage
$367,200
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2009
Sold by
Wise Daniel E and Wise Sally V
Bought by
Anderson Gary and Anderson Julie D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,936
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2000
Sold by
Johnk Bruce A and Chase Carmen D
Bought by
Wise Daniel E and Wise Sally V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1997
Sold by
Mason John R and Mason Sandra L
Bought by
Johnk Bruce A and Chase Carmen D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
7.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1996
Sold by
Bank Of Waukegan
Bought by
Mason John R and Mason Sandra L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
8.29%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Arnolds Peter $408,000 None Available
Anderson Gary $390,000 1St American Title
Wise Daniel E $425,000 Lawyers Title
Johnk Bruce A $256,666 --
Mason John R $381,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Arnolds Peter $280,713
Closed Arnolds Peter $332,000
Closed Arnolds Peter $367,200
Previous Owner Anderson Gary $382,936
Previous Owner Wise Daniel E $340,000
Previous Owner Johnk Bruce A $315,000
Previous Owner Johnk Bruce A $308,000
Previous Owner Mason John R $207,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/25/2013 11/25/13 Sold $408,000 -4.0% $160 / Sq Ft
10/17/2013 10/17/13 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2013 08/23/13 Price Changed $425,000 -3.2% $166 / Sq Ft
08/04/2013 08/04/13 For Sale $439,000 -- $172 / 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 $13,026 $155,923 $25,116 $130,807
2023 $13,211 $140,546 $22,639 $117,907
2022 $13,211 $141,537 $24,619 $116,918
2021 $11,946 $135,858 $23,631 $112,227
2020 $11,564 $132,518 $23,050 $109,468
2019 $11,237 $128,671 $22,381 $106,290
2018 $12,746 $146,860 $38,452 $108,408
2017 $12,614 $142,652 $37,350 $105,302
2016 $12,524 $146,559 $35,687 $110,872
2015 $13,175 $138,998 $33,846 $105,152
2014 $11,230 $120,186 $40,732 $79,454
2012 $10,636 $121,106 $41,044 $80,062
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08411959

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-18-404-028