Lake County property record for 979 Blackburn St, Gurnee, IL 60031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,469 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-13-313-002 |
| Primary APN | 07-13-313-002 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,312 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 979 BLACKBURN ST |
|---|---|
| City | GURNEE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60031-2205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHITTENDENS SUB LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHITTENDENS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WARREN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 861507 |
979 Blackburn St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 BLACKBURN ST, GURNEE, IL 60031-2205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0007968452 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 979 BLACKBURN ST, GURNEE, IL 60031-2205 |
| Document Number | 0007968452 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1394970 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 7968452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 979 BLACKBURN ST, GURNEE, IL 60031-2205 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 979 BLACKBURN ST, GURNEE, IL 60031-2205 |
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 | $95,082 Land $11,308 Building $83,774 | $285,274 Land $33,927 Building $251,347 | |
| 2024 | $8,469.00 (+13.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,442.00 (+15.17%) | $78,462 (+5.94%) Land $9,332 Building $69,130 | $235,410 (+5.94%) Land $27,999 Building $207,411 |
| 2022 | $6,462.00 | $74,062 Land $9,787 Building $64,275 | $222,208 Land $29,364 Building $192,844 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 Blackburn St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 979 Blackburn St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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