NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7540 Bittersweet Dr Gurnee, IL 60031

Gurnee Area

Estimated Value: $600,000 - $686,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,553 Sq Ft
$247/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 25, 2013

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

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,576 / mo

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

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
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

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

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1996

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

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

  • Junior High Dist: 50

Lot Info

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

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10679

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$631,226

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2013
Closed on
Nov 21, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
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%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.52%
Original Mortgage
$367,200
Interest Rate
0.0312%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.049%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0687%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$408,000 None Available
$390,000 1St American Title
$425,000 Lawyers Title
$256,666 --
$381,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $280,713
Previous Owner $332,000
Previous Owner $367,200
Previous Owner $382,936
Previous Owner $340,000
Previous Owner $315,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

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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
2025 $13,766 $168,615 $27,161 $141,454
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheila Brooks

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Sheila Brooks

    @ Properties

    (847) 732-7791

    27 Total Sales

    Sheila Brooks
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  • Lisa Wolf

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Lisa Wolf

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    (224) 627-5600

    1,087 Total Sales

    Lisa Wolf
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08411959

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-18-404-028

Illinois Lake County Gurnee 60031

7540 Bittersweet Dr, Gurnee, IL

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