NOT LISTED FOR SALE

961 Knowles Rd Gurnee, IL 60031

Estimated Value: $480,000 - $492,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,385 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2021

Last sale price $401,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,332/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Mature Trees
  • Woodland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve

About This Home

As of May 2021

Beautifully updated throughout!! 2-story entry, stunning living room with LED can lights and a dining room with a view! Home office with french doors on main level. Kitchen with SS appliances, granite surfaces, refinished white cabinets, new hardware and new stone backsplash. Room to eat in + breakfast bar. Kitchen slider leads to paver brick patio and fenced backyard. Gorgeous hardwood floors carry through the property and up the renewed staircase to second level. Fresh paint and all new lighting! Primary bedroom ensuite has vaulted ceiling and hardwood floors. Primary bath was updated in 2016 and includes double sinks, granite surface, jet tub, separate shower and generous walk-in closet. 3 additional upstairs bedrooms have ceiling fans and new carpet. All bathrooms have been updated. Comfortable basement rec room is nicely finished with can lights and tile floor, plenty of additional unfinished storage space. A/C 2020, Slider 2019, Garage door and garage door motor 2019, All windows replaced 2017, Furnace 2017, Water Heater 2016.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Sullivan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475169346 Listed on: 04/29/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

James Butts

Keller Williams North Shore West License #475168847

Keller Williams North Shore West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1995

Lot Details

  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Backs to Open Ground
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

HOA Fees

  • $10 per month

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Flood Zone Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1995

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

HOA Fees

$10 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Flood Zone (Partial)
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1995
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1995

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Full
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: A,WHIR
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X6, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Additional Rooms: Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 22X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2385
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.27

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Annual
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2385
  • Assessment Association Fees: 125

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 50

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 45X125X143
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Fenced Yard, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees, Backs to Open Grnd, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Parcel Identification Number: 07183040410000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8311.40

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2024
Sold by
Kathleen Gerlitz Living Trust
Bought by
Kevin Klees And Kathleen Gerlitz Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$485,334

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2024
Sold by
Klees Kevin and Gerlitz Kathleen
Bought by
Kathleen Gerlitz Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
May 21, 2021
Sold by
Ruffin Beals Camilla and Ruffin Leroy Camilla
Bought by
Klees Kevin and Gerlitz Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Dawn Sullivan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
James Butts
Keller Williams North Shore West
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$401,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
4.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2014
Sold by
Ruffin Beals Camilla and Beals Tobias
Bought by
Ruffin Beals Camilla

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2008
Sold by
Prudential Relocation Inc
Bought by
Beals Tobias and Beals Camilla Ruffin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,650
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1995
Sold by
Sundance Holdings Inc
Bought by
Nink James A and Nink Kathleen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
8%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kevin Klees And Kathleen Gerlitz Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kevin Klees And Kathleen Gerlitz Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kathleen Gerlitz Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Klees Kevin $401,000 Chicago Title
Ruffin Beals Camilla -- None Available
Beals Tobias $327,000 Ticor Title Insurance Co
Nink James A $221,500 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Beals Tobias $310,650
Previous Owner Nink James A $210,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/24/2021 05/24/21 Sold $401,000 +4.2% $168 / Sq Ft
05/01/2021 05/01/21 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale $385,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $9,888 $125,614 $27,148 $98,466
2023 $9,298 $116,623 $25,205 $91,418
2022 $9,298 $106,386 $25,213 $81,173
2021 $8,842 $102,117 $24,201 $77,916
2020 $8,556 $99,607 $23,606 $76,001
2019 $8,311 $96,716 $22,921 $73,795
2018 $8,244 $97,136 $24,103 $73,033
2017 $8,156 $94,352 $23,412 $70,940
2016 $7,544 $90,151 $22,370 $67,781
2015 $7,343 $85,500 $21,216 $64,284
2014 $7,402 $86,592 $22,225 $64,367
2012 $6,895 $87,255 $22,395 $64,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11070122

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-18-304-041

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