Lake County property record for 7485 Bittersweet Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,766 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $14,041 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-18-403-034 |
| Primary APN | 07-18-403-034 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,766 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,275 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,629 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,137 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,298 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 899 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 403 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 7485 BITTERSWEET DR |
|---|---|
| City | GURNEE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60031-9119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BITTERSWEET WOODS; LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | BITTERSWEET WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WARREN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 861611 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7485 BITTERSWEET DR, GURNEE, IL 60031-9119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST AMERICAN BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20096493961 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007858400 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 7485 BITTERSWEET DR, GURNEE, IL 60031-9119 |
| Document Number | 0007858400 |
| Map Reference | DOC 3447350 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7858400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7485 BITTERSWEET DR, GURNEE, IL 60031-9119 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Property Address | 7485 BITTERSWEET DR, GURNEE, IL 60031-9119 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0007523216 |
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| Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7523216 |
| Name | FIRST AMERICAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Warren Township |
| Municipality | Gurnee Village |
| Secondary School District | Warren Township High School District 121 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,808 (+19.97%) Land $29,788 Building $142,020 | $515,476 (+19.97%) Land $89,373 Building $426,103 | |
| 2024 | $14,041.00 (+2.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,705.00 (+11.54%) | $143,207 (-1.43%) Land $24,829 Building $118,378 | $429,664 (-1.43%) Land $74,494 Building $355,170 |
| 2022 | $12,287.00 | $145,285 Land $27,000 Building $118,285 | $435,898 Land $81,008 Building $354,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GURNEE serves 30,193 people · EPA ID IL0970350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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