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4981 Darlene Drive

Gurnee, IL 60031

3 beds
2 baths
2,770 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$141 per sqft
1968 build
– on site

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Move right in to this beautifully updated home on an almost 20,000 square foot/almost 1/2 acre lot! Upon entering the home from the covered porch, you are greeted by a gracious foyer & soothing light gray walls & white trim throughout. The home features many modern updates, including recessed lighting throughout, handsome hardwood floors or elegantly warm tile throughout, a lovely white cabinet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances with an eat-in space/room for an island (and potential for further kitchen expansion!), an adjacent formal dining room & a sunroom with fabulous views of the impressive backyard. Both bathrooms have been made modern & each feature a walk in shower. Enjoy a formal living room with front yard views of fruit trees & expansive grassy areas through the beautiful windows & a less formal, inviting family room with a gas fireplace leading to an outdoor paver brick patio in the stunning backyard. The fenced in back & side yard includes gorgeous landscaping, including lush perennial foliage, mature trees, plenty of grassy areas, two storage sheds & so much peacefulness. Back inside, the over-sized lower level recreation room provides many possibilities to enlarging your living space. The attached 2.5 car garage offers a tool &/or work area, adding to the amazing storage throughout the home. Other updates to the original home include: sump pump system, radon mitigation system, roof, HVAC, hot water heater, kitchen appliances, garage door opener & more. This home is conveniently close to parks, the Des Plaines River Trail & Great America, a 15 min drive to the Metra, minutes to Starbucks, a variety of restaurants & grocery stores & a walk down the block to the casual-chic Primo Italian Restaurant. Come take a look at this splendid home for yourself!

Listing courtesy of MRED / RE/MAX Next as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11814253 —

The Building

Year Built:

1968
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Quad Level
Model:

CUSTOM MULTI LEVEL
Basement:

Partial
Exterior Features:

Brick Paver Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas
Living Area Source:

Other

Interior

Room Type:

Recreation Room, Sun Room, Foyer
Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2770

Location

Directions:

Grand and Milwaukee S to South Rd W to Darlene Dr. S to 4981
Location:

86672
Location:

87656

The Property

Parcel Number:

07222020100000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

O
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

109X181X108X181
Lot Size Acres:

0.454
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

7376

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

Exclusions-Call List Office

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School District:

56
Middle Or Junior School District:

56
High School District:

121

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

5
Parking Features:

Off Street, Driveway
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

Owned
Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2.5
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Shed(s)

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Utility Costs

$206/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/17/23 Aug 17, 2023	Sold	MRED	$392,900	0.8%
8/11/23 Aug 11, 2023	Pending	MRED	$389,900
7/17/23 Jul 17, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$389,900

House Sold on 8/17/2023

$392,900

Listing provided by broker:

Kelly Gisburne Avalos

RE/MAX Next

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4981 Darlene Drive

Gurnee, IL 60031