Lake County property record for 978 Ralph Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,119 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (17,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,961 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-14-404-006 |
| Primary APN | 07-14-404-006 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,119 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,247 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,119 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 40 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,001 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 978 RALPH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GURNEE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60031-2055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROWN-S SUB.UNIT 2 LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWN-S SUB.U |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WARREN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 861508 |
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 RALPH AVE, GURNEE, IL 60031-2055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 11, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20157236182 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006637135 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Warren Township |
| Municipality | Gurnee Village |
| Elementary School District | Gurnee School District 56 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Warren Township High School District 121 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,394 (+21.18%) Land $19,226 Building $101,168 | $361,218 (+21.18%) Land $57,684 Building $303,534 | |
| 2024 | $9,961.00 (+13.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,797.00 (+15.75%) | $99,350 (+6.21%) Land $15,865 Building $83,485 | $298,080 (+6.21%) Land $47,600 Building $250,480 |
| 2022 | $7,600.00 | $93,545 Land $16,638 Building $76,907 | $280,663 Land $49,919 Building $230,744 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 41 (1979–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Under 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 117 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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