Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,385 sqft

961 Knowles Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$168/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$125/yrHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

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!...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.

    Sold By Keller Williams North Shore West

    Listing closed: 05/24/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11070122
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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $430,000

    Avg days on market

    25

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.8%

    Gurnee, IL

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    Bedrooms
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    Square Feet
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    Property Information for 961 Knowles Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $8,311 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lake County
    • Area: Gurnee
    • Subdivision: Ravinia Woods
    • Township: Warren
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Colonial

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1995
    • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 50
    • Elementary School: Woodland Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Woodland Middle School
    • High School District: 121
    • High School: Warren Township High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 50
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Direction Faces: West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
    • Association Fee Includes: Other
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Full
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Office
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 26-30 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac, Fenced Yard, Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees, Backs to Open Grnd, Sidewalks, Streetlights
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 45X125X143
    • Other Structures: Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Flood Zone (Partial)
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 2385
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2021-04-29T21:14:55
    • Photos Count: 17
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: Video

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Size: 22X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 12X9
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 13X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Size: 12X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Size: 11X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Size: 18X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Size: 20X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Size: 8X6
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Size: 16X15
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 12X9
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office

    Property History for 961 Knowles Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 24, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #11070122

    $401,000—
    May 21, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1468040339

    $401,000

    +1.6% / yr

    May 1, 2021

    Pending

    MRED #11070122

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/24/2021

    Sold

    MRED #11070122

    $401,000
    05/21/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1468040339

    $401,000

    +1.6% / yr

    05/01/2021

    Pending

    MRED #11070122

    —

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public records

    961 Knowles Road

    Beds

    4

    Baths

    2.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    2,385 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    2,385 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    11,761 SqFt

    Schools near 961 Knowles Road

    This home is within Warren Twp Hsd 121 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - 1 to 3
    Public - 4 to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Woodland Elementary School
    Public1 to 3

    Woodland Intermediate School
    Public4 to 5

    Woodland Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Warren Township High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 961 Knowles Road, Gurnee, IL 60031
    $401,000
    4
    2,385
    11,761
    $329,900
    5
    2,530
    11,761
    $330,000
    4
    2,254
    13,068
    $300,000
    4
    2,385
    11,761
    $337,000
    4
    2,335
    11,761
    $389,000
    4
    2,652
    13,939

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