NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7540 Bittersweet Dr Gurnee, IL 60031

Gurnee Area

Estimated Value: $645,751

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,553 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

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

About This Home

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

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Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Wolf

Keller Williams North Shore West License #471008702

Keller Williams North Shore West
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,679

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 13,504 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 93x161x35x33x150
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Full Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • Woodland Elementary School
  • Woodland Middle School
  • Warren Township High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Bittersweet Woods Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,679

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: BITTERSWEET WOODS
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Bedroom 5, Eating Area
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Attic: Full
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • ExteriorFeatures: Gazebo
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Gazebo
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • High School: WARREN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle/Junior School: WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 93X161X35X33X150
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10679
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2025
Sold by
Arnolds Peter E
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$645,751

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%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.65%
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

Purchase Details

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

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
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

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

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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 08411959

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-18-404-028

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